There a number of forms of the Wiccan religion which include Gardnerian magic, Crowlish magic, Druidism and neodruidism, and Shamanism. Throughout history, persons practicing the wiccan religions have persecuted, ostracised, stigmatized and murdered. History shows that thousands of persons were accused, tortured and convicted on charges of witchcraft even though involvement was slim to none. Thus in many cases, true witches escaped and managed to blend into society. Many of the Pagan ceremonies resemble those carried out by Satanists.
Confusion occurs in discussions of the various forms of magic.
Black magic is used for purposes while so-called white magic is summoned to perform good. All the members of the church of Wicca strongly deny any connection with Black magic. Instead, they claim the title White Witches. Their aims, they assert, are only good ones. They dislike the term witches, and prefer to be called Practitioners of Wicca, The Craft, or The Old Religion.