Differences are accepted and celebrated, which allows for unity and diversity. Monotheism is contained in polytheism, but the reverse is not true. Many Wiccans worship a Mother Goddess in her three aspects of Maiden, Mother, and Crone. This characteristic creates popularity of the religions in feminists that is unseen in patriarchal religions. Some also worship the ancient horned god-the God of the Hunt, the God of Death, and the Lord of the forests.
Worshippers look to the pre-Christian or ancient religions of Europe.
The beliefs seem similar to the Native American religion we studied in class because of their spiritual connection with nature and the worship of a feminine power. The idea that the modern practices directly stem from these ancient religions is questionable because over the many passing years, the practice has been adapted to current times and through this, tradition cannot remain uncontaminated. Isaac Bonewits, a historian on the subject, believes that in order to dodge persecution, Pagans changed with the times and hid under names such as Rosicrucian, Theosophists, or Spiritualists. Contemporary witches do not know what traditions are from the true family or what has been influenced by the names they hid under. Many who practice Pagan beliefs have no familial history to drawl upon.