I am sorry to post controversial topics, but I do believe they are interesting and important to analyze. When it comes to Wicca, or Paganism (whoever you like to term your beliefs, though yes, Wicca is not the broad branch Paganism is) sometimes the questions will come to mind, talk about it?
I mean, seriously who wouldn't want to at least talk a bit about the God and Goddess, and how magick is beautiful good and helps our lives from time to time?
In alot of covens, secrecy of a rule, and I think that is a good respectable rule. If you read some books that site witchcraft rules in the old times, you find it that it is said -to keep your art silent and never to talk about the gifts-. I am not quoting.
Modern times have given Wicca, Paganism, and our craft a huge commercialization; the community grows and grows, until many of us are in the public eye. Many a people know what it means to wear a pentacle, and what it means when somehow the neighbor is kind of "weird", they bow to the moon, and have weird special "ceremonies".
Wicca has been part of documentaries, series (though I personally dont like how they have portrayed the religion); we have grown to have music groups, gatherings, and book publishings. Some covens have even allowed and filmed their rituals, some can even be found on youtube.
How many times have I not wanted to scream out I AM WICCAN! And had to hold back because of discrimination. Many have not experienced it, but some, like myself have. Because I do not believe that hiding my reality is being myself. Its not about bursting out, yes I'm a witch, yes I light up candles, and believe in spirits, and familiars. But to create awareness in a society that seems to not want to be aware (this is my case of course).
SO my question is, should it be kept, or said? Should we suffer racism because of our beliefs, and stay quiet in order to have a job!? (Employers can get so unprofessional when they learn about your private life) Or should we stand up and try to make the best of it?
I stand between two sides, one that says -no, dont say it- and one that says -scream out!- I do believe it depends on the situations, but then should it?