I have found this online and was very alarmed with the content ......I didn't realise that people would stoop so low as to use women and children (yes children) that want choose the wiccan /pagan path in such a way ....If you come across anything like this online then please report it to the
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Please read the page in its whole as I think it is very disturbing ............
The following is an excerpt from a website
that has been moving around the Net and has caused great concern in the Pagan
Community:
I will make this short and sweet.This sight will not be up
long so reply to it fast. First i will be be initationating any females from the
ages of 13-20 in to the pagan word. This is only for the serious for if you
choos to enter there is no backing out. I will only be doing this for a short
time for i must move to another city soon. this is for the residents of sumter
south carolina only at the moment. If you are truly interested write me at hxxxx@xxxx.com
This is the rules. If you come to me you must never speak of what went on.
Secondly if you come to me you must go through to the end regardless of what it
intales, for you you are truly serious about getting into paganism you would do
what ever it takes. lastly you must prove your self to the gods. and finaly if
you are skittish about sex or nudity dont bother coming for paganism also
intales sex magic and worshiping in the nude. (the best but not that
important... virgans will be the strongest to join.... meaning if you enter as a
virgin you will be much stronger than those that are not.... but not necessary
to be one.....contact me for more infor.......lastly ages 13-20 only and if
13-17 come alone or bring another to follow the gods.....but after every thing
is done no word will ever be spoken of what has gone on for it is the first rule
of entering...
1. must be 13-20;
2. must go through no matter what it intales...if you come to me you better be
prepared for anything
3. must never speak a single word ever
4. must be ready for sex magic and worshiping in the nude for that is part of
what paganism is
5. must be ready to give your self to the god and goddess and ready to learn
6. must not have any sexualy transmited deseases
7. must come to me to the place of my choosing
9. and finly no harm will come to anyone...no forcing to do anything you do not
want to do
10. but if you write me....come to me..... and go to where i choose to meet you
.... you must do what i say for at that point i need no fear...for you must be
prepaired for any thing.
11. this is what will happen...... 1....begin the initiation by opening the
circle and all clothing except the hipriest which is me will be removed and
placed out side the cirle. 2.small lock of hair will be cut and placed in the
flame. i will ask what your new name you choose is. to begin your teaching and
to build energy to prove your self to the gods we preform the ritual sex magic(
like i said its part of who we are.... virgins on not frome the ages of 13-20
only). those that come in as virgins have more power for the fact they loose
there virginity by taking on the god and goddess and the ways of the witch. 13
is the earliest one can join for by then in the ways of the witch that is when
they are meture enough to choose.when you name is choosen and your jucis and
body is given as proff of your loyalty to the godds. we seperate and go seperate
ways to begin your learning.....find others and initate them....and never speak
to any one of what went on to any one ever. so mote it be....this is the
initation. write only if you are serious.
Besides the fact that this is clearly
written by an illiterate........most true pagans would know how to spell "High
Priest" or "initiate" and its derivatives.....it is clearly designed to draw
young women only for sexual acts and it is a gross misrepresentation of
paganism.
1. BEWARE of any group that recruits with a
maximum age restriction.
Some groups will place a minimum age
requirement on their membership (e.g.: must be over 18) but anything that says
you must be "between the ages of" or "under the age of" is not legitimate!
2. BEWARE of any group or contact that is "only available or accessible for a
short or limited period of time".
Legitimate pagan groups do not need to
hide from the law, or relocate frequently to ensure the safety of their members.
Many groups will be discrete, but these groups aren't likely to advertise on the
internet. Furthermore, most groups that are looking for members want a long term
commitment and will encourage members to carefully think through a decision to
join . True pagans know that a Pagan Path is not easy and is not for everyone.
3. BEWARE of any group that tells you that you cannot back out once you join.
Again, true pagans know that a Pagan Path
is not easy and not for everyone. True pagans will encourage you to refrain from
doing anything that does not feel right.
4. BEWARE of any group that tells you sex and nudity is mandatory and/or "is"
paganism .
Pagans DO have different attitudes toward
sex and nudity. Sex is sacred for pagans and is viewed as something to be
celebrated and cherished. Sex acts and Sex Magick are not mandatory practices in
pagan rituals. Pagan views on the human body are the same and so nudity is often
accepted and practiced, and some groups do prefer to do their work in the nude
("skyclad"). Legitimate pagan groups who practice skyclad will tell you that
this is the preference for their group and that there are other options for you
within the pagan community if you are not comfortable with nudity.
5. BEWARE of any group that "initiates" you right away.
Initiation is a ritual of dedication that
requires preparation and study. It is important that you understand the religion
and the Deities before you can dedicate yourself to them! Legitimate pagan
groups will demand that you at least demonstrate SOME understanding of the
religion before they would have you participate in an Initiation Ritual.
