new and need help/advice

I am still learning about it, the Wiccan religion seems to really resonate with me and I agree and find comfort in what I have learned so far. But before I say I am “Wiccan” I still want to research it more as it is all still very new to me.

When it comes to Wiccapedia I do not know what’s exactly wrong with it since I am still very new and can’t tell what is and isn’t correct as I simply don’t know either. I first started doubting the book when Wiccans on youtube were talking about the different Wiccan paths but none of them spoke about the “Agelic“ Wiccan path which was highly and mainly focused on in Wiccapedia. I did some research and found that their claim of “No one follows god/deses/deities anymore” to be completely false. Which only leads to me wonder what else could be wrong and having to believe when other more experinced people say it’s inacurate.

((sorry for misspelling or inconsistencies in my reply, it’s late and i’m not feeling very well <3))

The book itself does have a decent amount of information in it but I just went back and thumbed through to find the line you quoted and I can see where the problem is. The problem with this book is that they are claiming Wicca when in fact they are simply interchanging the term Wicca and witchcraft which is fundamentally incorrect.

My personal beliefs are that of Christian Magic (a bit of a conundrum in itself by common beliefs) where I have one central God and due to his gifts I am able to manifest extraordinary things into my life and utilize a number of various abilities to aid others. My beliefs are complete mixture of relationship based Christian faith and witchcraft/metaphysical (though if I were to claim any title it would be that of wizard, just out of a masculine preference). I do also believe in the existence of other powerful beings that have the titles of gods to other individuals.

The reason I point this out is because if I were to write a book, which I intend to do, on my approach to the world of magic and the metaphysical there would be clear references to my own personal beliefs. That is what is taking place within Wiccapedia as well, the authors are sharing their own beliefs and experiences from their personal craft. The only mistake they made was in claiming Wicca when they are practicing witchcraft without specifically following Wicca. There are a multitude of factors that could cause this mistake and I doubt that it was meant with any ill will initially. The information within the book regarding most of the individual topics is good so I would recommend finishing it, even if it's just to say that you've done so.

I would strongly encourage you to continue reading from other sources just to gather a full and overarching understanding of everything that's out there. Regardless of your path you can never have too much information. Meditate on what feels right for you because in the end you are the one in control and you hold the power over your own course.

Don't let the concern over what may or may not be "true" affect you and don't feel that you have to follow Wicca to practice your craft. If you feel doubts and if you feel like you're forcing yourself into it then maybe there is another path that aligns better with who you are and what you truly believe. Stay true to yourself, gain as much knowledge as you can from a variety of sources, and do what you can to stay calm in the process. The right path is the path you choose.