n the beginning of the 17th century, the second Witchcraft act was done away with. The act was replaced with a new law in 1604 and lasted until 1736. This new law, which was much more severe, lead to the first hanging in Connecticut. During 1692 the Salem Witch Trials began. The hangings advanced to drowning and merciless burning, which is why this Era was labeled as the Burning Times. In 1736, King George repealed the first Witchcraft Act. Many Wiccans who were in hiding now felt it was safe to come out from underground. Wiccan reference books and spiritual novels were written and then published in England. At the end of the 19th century spiritualism in the Wiccan religion was prospering (Pagans Path, 1-2).
             During the current century an anthropologist named Margret Murray composed her theory of organized Wiccan cults, and the theory became accepted by the government. The spiritual beliefs and practices became legal in 1951. In 1980 Wicca was believed to be a woman's religion and was often suggested as "feminist spirituality." Native American beliefs became part of the Wiccan practices, and became widely accepted by society (Pagans Path, 2).
             Wicca uses the earth for the foundation of their religion. These practices rely on the balance of nature, people, and with the universe. The ways off this religion are all about being at peace. In tune with nature and all living things. The people that practice this lifestyle often refer to themselves as witches. The familial of Wicca find happiness by following their true inner feelings. If they feel something is not right within their balance, it is probably not the path they want to be on. Many Wiccans refrain from the practice of magic, although they can cast spells. There is a belief that what you cast out into the world comes
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