The Isle of Skye
12-11-2004, 16:42
INTERNATIONAL NEWS:
The Isle of Skye, following several encounters with nations and diplomats over the Issue of witchcraft, is seeking a definition for the term. The Minister of Religion, Warren Willis, spoke on the subject earlier today at Avalon University. Various members of Academia from many nations were in attendance, and were able to speak after the MoR's opening speech on the new view he wishes the IOS to take.
"Thus, we seem to have multiple definitions for the word "Witch." Witches must be either one of two things. Gothic Satanists, whom ally with daemonic forces in exchange for power, or Neo-Pagans, who are relatively benign. It seems that the earliest definition for witch was that of the gothic satanist. In the Definitum Diaboli, witches are defined as "Wives of Satan," women who have sold their souls to satan in exchange for otherworldly power.
"The second definition is that of the wiccan. a nature-respecting pagan. One who communes with nature. The various forms of Neo-Paganism are quite popular here in the Isle of Skye due to our Celtic history, and understandably so. The wiccan branch as far as I have been told, does not believe in the Christian hierarchy of demons, and therefor does not worship them. I believe that IOS law should reflect the fact that wiccans are merely pagans, and therefor are not a threat under IOS Anti-Demonaity laws.
"Wiccans, who call themselves witches, are not daemonic in nature, nor do they worship demons, and thus we feel that the term "Witch" does not apply. Indeed, they are Pagans, or Neo-Pagans if you will, but since they do not consort with demonic forces, the term 'Witch' does not apply.
I now open the floor for further comment."
IOS Anti-Demonaity Law:
Any person or persons who 1) willingly summons daemonic forces, 2) attempts to willingly summon such forces, or 3) is taken by a daemonic or otherwise otherworldly force will be handed over to the Paladin Order for their own protection. All buildings or persons affected by the daemonic presence will be Exorcized and otherwise cleansed of said presence.
Definitions and Case law:
Exorcism and Cleansing as defined under the Anti-Demonaity law is defined as “Removing said demonic presence(s) from all affected persons or properties.” Death and or Injuries to affected persons or properties during the process is not acceptable and will be investigated by a judicial committee.
See:
Gardiner Vs. IOS
IOS Vs. Gardiner
IOS Vs. Rosemary
IOS Vs. LaVey
Lavey Vs. IOS
IOS Vs. LaVey II
The Isle of Skye, following several encounters with nations and diplomats over the Issue of witchcraft, is seeking a definition for the term. The Minister of Religion, Warren Willis, spoke on the subject earlier today at Avalon University. Various members of Academia from many nations were in attendance, and were able to speak after the MoR's opening speech on the new view he wishes the IOS to take.
"Thus, we seem to have multiple definitions for the word "Witch." Witches must be either one of two things. Gothic Satanists, whom ally with daemonic forces in exchange for power, or Neo-Pagans, who are relatively benign. It seems that the earliest definition for witch was that of the gothic satanist. In the Definitum Diaboli, witches are defined as "Wives of Satan," women who have sold their souls to satan in exchange for otherworldly power.
"The second definition is that of the wiccan. a nature-respecting pagan. One who communes with nature. The various forms of Neo-Paganism are quite popular here in the Isle of Skye due to our Celtic history, and understandably so. The wiccan branch as far as I have been told, does not believe in the Christian hierarchy of demons, and therefor does not worship them. I believe that IOS law should reflect the fact that wiccans are merely pagans, and therefor are not a threat under IOS Anti-Demonaity laws.
"Wiccans, who call themselves witches, are not daemonic in nature, nor do they worship demons, and thus we feel that the term "Witch" does not apply. Indeed, they are Pagans, or Neo-Pagans if you will, but since they do not consort with demonic forces, the term 'Witch' does not apply.
I now open the floor for further comment."
IOS Anti-Demonaity Law:
Any person or persons who 1) willingly summons daemonic forces, 2) attempts to willingly summon such forces, or 3) is taken by a daemonic or otherwise otherworldly force will be handed over to the Paladin Order for their own protection. All buildings or persons affected by the daemonic presence will be Exorcized and otherwise cleansed of said presence.
Definitions and Case law:
Exorcism and Cleansing as defined under the Anti-Demonaity law is defined as “Removing said demonic presence(s) from all affected persons or properties.” Death and or Injuries to affected persons or properties during the process is not acceptable and will be investigated by a judicial committee.
See:
Gardiner Vs. IOS
IOS Vs. Gardiner
IOS Vs. Rosemary
IOS Vs. LaVey
Lavey Vs. IOS
IOS Vs. LaVey II