MISSION AND PRINCIPLES
of the Council of the Magickal Arts
The Council of the Magickal Arts promotes spirituality based on Pagan beliefs and practices, by holding religious programs and gatherings for members to celebrate the holidays of Beltane and Samhain, and by publishing a quarterly magazine devoted to the religions and practices of the magickal arts.
Principles
These are the guiding principles of CMA:
Inclusiveness
CMA is open to adults of all traditions or religions who
wish to celebrate nature, spirit and community, who are
on or wish to explore a Pagan or magickal path.
Tolerance
CMA strives to operate in a spirit of harmony, goodwill
and acceptance toward others.
CMA neither advocates nor condemns any religion, tradition or spiritual path and takes no position on credentials of any practitioners or clergy.
Integrity
CMA strives to conduct all its affairs according to the
highest standards of honesty, fairness and professionalism,
to comply with local, state and federal law, and to act
in the spirit of the Pagan maxim “in perfect love
and perfect trust.”
Confidentiality
CMA will safeguard the privacy and confidentiality of its
members, as far as is possible under the law.
Members’ identities, place of residence and other personal information, including the fact of their membership in CMA, will not be revealed without their permission to anyone either in the organization or outside it.
Officers of CMA and employees of its Board and certain appointed staff are given access to such confidential information as needed to conduct the activities of the organization.
Liberty
CMA supports personal responsibility and individual freedom
of thought, belief and action. At its gatherings, CMA strives
to provide the least restrictive environment possible consistent
with the safety and privacy of all who attend.