What is the deal with the hate on for...?

Question

and ONE who is in the learning phase - my bad

Answer 1

ravenwolf does to paganism what hollywood does to literature

Answer 2

I've found a pretty good site which contains an essay describing exactly why all books, past and future, written by Silver Ravenwolf should be banned, burned, or otherwise disposed of.

I'm a creative writing major, so to get me so worked up about a book (or author) as to suggest that it be banned/destroyed takes a LOT of work.

The link below is directly to the essay in question.

Answer 3

I'm with Gianni on this although I've picked up her books on occassion and I've been involved in Wicca for 10 years.  To Ride a Silver Broomstick was the first book I'd ever read on the subject and I've since had the opportunity to meet her on more than one occassion.  (I live only a little over an hour away from her and get to her area at least once a year.)  I have NEVER read a book on Wicca by ANY author that I've agreed with 100%.  We all have to find our own way.  Her books were just a stepping stone on the path that I don't regret taking.

Answer 4

who or what is Silver Raven Wolf?

Answer 5

Had to think about this. It's been a long time since I read anything by her. Still, I find that I do agree with you to a point. She is a decent entry level writer and has probably brought Craft awareness to more people than anyone else that comes to mind. I can remember a time ( long before computers) when mainstream bookstores like Kroch's or Waldens carried her books and possibly those of Raymond Buckland. Nothing more. It was a pleasure to obtain a book that actually written by one of us, for us. For that, I'll always be grateful to her. BUT now in retrospect, I find that she does go a bit overboard on the Christian/Burning Times issue and some of her lessons are just plain wrong. Even so. Most people who are past that stage in their journey don't read her anyway. Guess the best I can say is that I don't read her anymore, but I won't slam her either.

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Greetings Obelinda. I can see your point. You want him to get the best information possible. Depending on his age, there are quite a few books that I could recommend. Scott Cunningham is very straight forward in his approach as are Margot Adler and Farrar & Bone. Silver really isn't a bad place to start though (at least her first two books) as she will lay out the basics in an easy to understand way.

Answer 6

Answer - You are never the only one.

You can't get those odds in Nevada either.

I'm on a 3 week paid vacation.

I won't ask for your excuse.

Answer 7

Ravenwolf has her place. I've recommended her to the kids on here just as a start for newbies. She's a fluffy bunny and makes Wicca look easy. She's a very good place to start, but if you want to grow, you need to move beyond her (and beyond most books, really) and look to yourself and your personal relationship with your chosen deities.