Could/should Wicca be institutionalized? Read this article:

[icymist]

A welcome for wiccans
A month after bisarjan, a western pagan cult worshipping the Mother Goddess looks set to rise from oblivion in the city.

The Wiccan Brigade, to be launched some time in mid-November by Ipsita Roy Chakraverti, will be a platform for those interested in studying wicca and using the branch of knowledge to holistic effect.

Though wicca was predominantly practised by women, Wiccan Brigade does welcome men into the fold.

“Close to 100 people, comprising professionals, some housewives and many students, have approached me on the Net to start the group. I think it’s the right time to institutionalise wicca,” says Ipsita, who was trained in the pagan cult at a chalet in the Laurentian mountains.

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Good luck!?! Not only is the spelling atrocious in this article, but, I believe this scheme of Chakraverti's is more New Age and not Wiccan. The impression I get is of a money making 'school' focusing mainly on scholastic theories, meditation methods, and psychological aspects associated with the religion of Wicca and very little, if nothing, on the religion itself. The very idea of 'institutionalizing' a group of independent Priestess and Priests is laughable. The mere fact that a newspaper gave this print coverage is telling of how much work there is yet to be done in educating the public of what Wicca really is all about.

[Chovexani]

1. Like herding cats

Good luck with that! :sarcasm:

[LeftCoast]

2. People don't expect all Christian denominations to fall under one roof

why should Wiccans? Besides, COG already functions as an umbrella organization for many Wiccans.