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Has anyone ever taken Wiccan 101 classes?

During the past two years I've come to the realization that I do believe in a higher power but do not believe in the bible. In my lifetime, I've been pushed towards the Wiccan way & my Christian domestication always prevented me from pursuing it. Now that I'm a little older( 21 mind you.) I believe I'm at a point where I can make this decision & feel okay about it.
The few practicing wiccans I know aren't reliable sources of information. I respect this coven & it's non-conventional ways but I have a strong desire to learn from a more experienced individual.
I'm fortunate enough to have a free wicca 101 course in the area. Have any of you ever attended as a beginner? If so did you feel informed & confident enough to start practicing on your own?

answer: No, but if it's free, go for it. Also get some books from reputable authors so you can compare what you're being taught and what has become established beliefs or practices in the community.

btw: avoid Raven Silverwolf and most of DJ Conway's stuff.

1)Ignore the fundies saying you’ll go to hell and are opening yourself up to demons. We don’t believe in either.
2)Get the book: Wicca, a Guide for the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunningham (Amazon.com used books is a great resource)
3)Avoid Silver Ravenwolf, DJ Conway and most Llewellyn books
4)Do NOT pay for lessons over the internet. You can’t ask for references. Do NOT give out personal information to anyone over the internet. Get a PO Box.
5)www.witchvox.com http://wicca.timerift.net
6)Learn and keep learning about various paths in paganism.
7) get the book: "Drawing Down the Moon" by Margo Adler (an older book that's a little dated, especially concerning Asatru but a good resource) - it gives an overview on a lot of pagan traditions.

Prayer For Beginners $9.95 Peter Kreeft brings his unique insights to this most important area of our spiritual lives. He claims he himself is still a beginner in prayer, and this book is for all those, like him, who feel that they are not good at praying but desire to become much better at it. Thus, Kreeft offers simple, but profound advice and practical steps for developing a prayer life based on the time-tested wisdom of the saints and great spiritual writers, especially the principles found in Brother Lawrence's classic, The Practice of the Presence of God . In short, straight-forward and unsentimental chapters, Kreeft covers all the key areas for understanding and developing that intimate form of communication with our Creator that we call prayer. He covers such areas as the necessity of prayer, various motives and methods, steps, patience, suffering, sin, faith, and grace. "There's no shortage of good doctrinal material today. But, for the post-Boomer generations, the burning question remains: How do I begin to pray? Peter Kreeft answers that question in a simple, direct way that will reach ordinary unchurched Americans " as well as devout Catholics who have hit a dry spell. This book can be a powerful tool in the new evangelization." "Mike Aquilina , Editor, New Covenant "This is the best short introduction to prayer I've read. Read it and pray." "Ralph Martin, Author, Called to Holiness

Prayer For Beginners (e-book) $9.95 Peter Kreeft brings his unique insights to this most important area of our spiritual lives. He claims he himself is still a beginner in prayer, and this book is for all those, like him, who feel that they are not good at praying but desire to become much better at it. Thus, Kreeft offers simple, but profound advice and practical steps for developing a prayer life based on the time-tested wisdom of the saints and great spiritual writers, especially the principles found in Brother Lawrence's classic, The Practice of the Presence of God . In short, straight-forward and unsentimental chapters, Kreeft covers all the key areas for understanding and developing that intimate form of communication with our Creator that we call prayer. He covers such areas as the necessity of prayer, various motives and methods, steps, patience, suffering, sin, faith, and grace. "There's no shortage of good doctrinal material today. But, for the post-Boomer generations, the burning question remains: How do I begin to pray? Peter Kreeft answers that question in a simple, direct way that will reach ordinary unchurched Americans " as well as devout Catholics who have hit a dry spell. This book can be a powerful tool in the new evangelization." "Mike Aquilina , Editor, New Covenant "This is the best short introduction to prayer I've read. Read it and pray." "Ralph Martin, Author, Called to Holiness '

Retreat for Beginners (Downloadable Audio) $24.95 No Description Available At This Time

Inside the Bible $17.95 This book is a popular introduction to each of the 73 books of the Bible designed to help the reader grow in the knowledge and love of God's Word. The introduction to each book includes the time frame and author, the theme, a summary of the contents and some comments about the context in which it was written, the theology of the book, an outline, and a prayer taken from the book. Fr. Baker provides quick access to essential information the daily or occasional reader of sacred scripture should find helpful. The book may also be of help to more advanced students who wish to refresh their memory of a particular book of the Bible. By carefully reading Inside the Bible one can have a thumbnail summary of each book of the Bible at his fingertips. "Many Catholics revere the Bible without reading it. They find themselves paralyzed, not knowing where to start reading. Fr. Kenneth Baker comes to the rescue. In brief synopses of the 73 books he guides new readers through the threshold and shows them how they can move forward on their own. Inside the Bible will transform almost-readers into avid readers of the sacred text." "Karl Keating, Author, What Catholics Really Believe Fr. Kenneth Baker, S.J. , is the editor of Homiletic and Pastoral Review and author of the 3-volume series Fundamentals of Catholicism . '

The Bible and the Qur'an (Book on CD) $23.95 Read by Chris Knufke 'A Catholic missionary examines differences between the Bible and the Quran.