User:Amarfa/Harm none

"An it Harm None, Do as thou Wilt." This is the single most widely held moral ideal in the wiccan/pagan world today. This idea is derived from the Charge of the Goddess, as written by Doreen Valiente. It applies not only to magick and magickal works, but also to everyday life. One very important distinction made when describing this principle to others is the importance of self-defense. Actively do your best to respect others and live kindly towards yourself, others, and your environment, and allow none to tarnish that respect. It is acceptable, advisable, and even mandatory that an individual protect themselves from harm.

At first glance, it may seem as though "harm none" is exactly the same as "turn the other cheek." However, it is clear that they are different, if you dig a little deeper. Even the phrases indicate subtle differences. "Harm None" is an action, it is something you do; whereas "Turn the Other Cheek" indicates something someone does to you.

Harm None is an ideology of self-discipline and self-responsibility. The fact that a person is responsible for themselves is an important inclusion to make when thinking of Harm None.