You don't have to be afraid of us. We don't want to convert you. And please don't try to convert us. We are much more similar to you than you think. I would hope the military officials would take a second look at the decision they made .
Comment relates to Wiccan soldiers having the same religious rights as others in the military.
Wicca is a recently created, Neopagan religion . It is based largely on symbols, seasonal days of celebration and deities from ancient Celtic society, fleshed out with Masonic and ceremonial magickal components . A follower of Wicca is called a Wiccan. Wicca and other Neopagan religions are currently experiencing a rapid growth in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Many North Americans of European descent, who are keen to discover their ancestral heritage, are being attracted to this religion.