The Elder Faiths

The Elder Faiths, as we define them, are a group of related polytheistic nature religions tracing their roots to preChristian times. They are commonly known collectively as Paganism or NeoPaganism, Witchcraft, or Wicca. While there are many such religions in existence, stemming from the ancient practices of many cultures, those practitioners under the auspices of the SEF share a common creed and ethical code. While these religions do not descend in an unbroken line from their antecedents, practitioners look to ancient times through the study of history, archaeology and anthropology to inform their faith as individuals, as well as through the creative inspiration provided by both ancient and living polytheistic cultures.