Unfortunately, predators exist in and around all religious and spiritual establishments. The Pagan path is no different. Please educate yourself on your rights as a seeker.
I. The Right to Verify Credentials: Seekers shall not be obstructed from contacting persons who can substantiate or disavow claims made by a group or teacher. In the case of elders who were inspired to create a new tradition, the seeker has a right to know the circumstances surrounding the inception of that tradition.
II. The Right to Anonymity: Seekers have the right to keep their involvement in the occult a secret to preserve their personal and professional lives.
III. The Right to Financial Stability: Seekers shall not be required or coerced to take on financial burdens on behalf of a teacher or a group.
IV. The Right to Compensation for Professional goods and services: Seekers have the Right to be paid for goods produced and/or [for] skilled labor from which they would normally receive an income. Seekers shall not be required or coerced to provide “freebies” or discounts on behalf of a teacher or group.
V. The Right to Sexual Freedom: Seekers shall not be required or coerced to [have] sexual relations with unwanted persons. Nor shall seekers be restricted from sexual relations with consenting adults.
VI. The Right to Physical Well-Being: Seekers shall not be required or coerced to submit to any form of physical injury.
VII. The Right to Abide by the Law: Seekers shall not be required or coerced to commit any illegal act.
VIII. The Right to Consistency: Seekers have the right to expect consistent policies from a teacher or group. Seekers should be formally informed in a timely manner of any policy changes.
IX. The Right to Separation with Impunity: Seekers have the right to discontinue association with any teacher or group without fear of harassment or reprisal.
X. The Right to be at Peace with One’s Conscience: Seekers shall not be required or coerced to commit any action contrary to their own sense of ethics and morality.
