Wicca's charm : understanding the spiritual hunger behind the rise of modern witchcraft and pagan spirituality
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Sanders, Catherine Edwards.
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Subjects

LC Subjects
Christianity and other religions -- Neopaganism.
Neopaganism -- Relations -- Christianity.
Occultism -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.
Witchcraft.
OCLC Fast Subjects
Christianity.
Interfaith relations.
Neopaganism.
Occultism -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.
Witchcraft.
Other Subjects
Nonfiction.
Occultisme -- Aspect religieux -- Christianisme.
Sorcellerie.
witchcraft.

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Book
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xix, 233 pages ; 23 cm
Language
English
UPC
9780877881988

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General Note
"A Shaw book."
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-227).
Description
When a routine magazine assignment led Catherine Edwards Sanders to reassess her stereotypical views of Wiccans, she set out to understand why Wicca and other forms of Pagan spirituality were rapidly attracting followers. During a year of in-depth exploration, she confronted such questions as: Why do seekers find the Wiccan worldview and its concern for the earth so compelling? Are they right in saying the church doesn't "get it"? How can the church nourish the hunger of those who seek a.
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Holistic and authentic worship experience?
Description
With the support of a journalism fellowship, Sanders interviewed numerous Pagans and witches and found a common theme in every conversation: followers of Wicca long to find meaning in a fragmented and secular culture. From Halloween rituals in Salem to anti-globalization protests in New York to coffee-shop conversations with Wiccan teenagers, Sanders's travels brought her to a greater appreciation for her Christian faith-even as she saw the powerful attraction of a spirituality that claims.
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To celebrate the wonder of creation and the life-giving energy of women.
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A compassionate and vivid narrative about Wicca intended to challenge Wiccans and Christians alike, Wicca's Charm contrasts what seekers find in Paganism and what they perceive as lacking in Christian tradition. In doing so, this book offers astute insights and real-life answers about one of the fastest growing spiritualities today. Book jacket.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Sanders, C. E. (2005). Wicca's charm: understanding the spiritual hunger behind the rise of modern witchcraft and pagan spirituality . Waterbrook Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Sanders, Catherine Edwards. 2005. Wicca's Charm: Understanding the Spiritual Hunger Behind the Rise of Modern Witchcraft and Pagan Spirituality. Colorado Springs, Colo.: Waterbrook Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Sanders, Catherine Edwards. Wicca's Charm: Understanding the Spiritual Hunger Behind the Rise of Modern Witchcraft and Pagan Spirituality Colorado Springs, Colo.: Waterbrook Press, 2005.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Sanders, C. E. (2005). Wicca's charm: understanding the spiritual hunger behind the rise of modern witchcraft and pagan spirituality. Colorado Springs, Colo.: Waterbrook Press.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Sanders, Catherine Edwards. Wicca's Charm: Understanding the Spiritual Hunger Behind the Rise of Modern Witchcraft and Pagan Spirituality Waterbrook Press, 2005.

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