Satan, or any form of such an evil, does not exist in the belief system of Wicca; because of this they vehemently state that their religious system is not at all connected to that of Satanism, which worships Satan. However, this is not so. From a historical standpoint, Wicca has direct influences from authors who also shaped modern Satanism with their works. As well, many of the Wicca ceremonial practices and symbols are extremely similar to those of Satanism, down to the pentagram which is the most commonly known icon of Satan worshippers. And though Wicca does not have a concept of Satan, as Matthew 12:30 states, those who are not on the side of the Lord are by default on the side of Satan. Wicca, along with all spiritual beliefs or followings other than Christianity are, at their cores, the worship of
Satan, or any form of such an evil, does not exist in the belief system of Wicca; because of this they vehemently state that their religious system is not at all connected to that of Satanism, which worships Satan. However, this is not so. From a historical standpoint, Wicca has direct influences from authors who also shaped modern Satanism with their works. As well, many of the Wicca ceremonial practices and symbols are extremely similar to those of Satanism, down to the pentagram which is the most commonly known icon of Satan worshippers. And though Wicca does not have a concept of Satan, as Matthew 12:30 states, those who are not on the side of the Lord are by default on the side of Satan. Wicca, along with all spiritual beliefs or followings other than Christianity are, at their cores, the worship of