I heard a radio interview with a young couple with a two year old and another child on the way. The couple quit their jobs and are living on their savings which they've budgeted to run out on the 12st. So when the rapture doesn't come, what are they going to do when they are jobless, homeless...
Moving clockwise or counterclockwise is all symbolism. Magick uses symbolism to help program and "talk" to our subconscious. How your brain translates that symbolism is what is important.
The Wiccan Rede is not so much a law as it is a way of life for many who choose Paganism or Wicca as their path. You can compare it to the Golden Rule. Treat others in the way you want to be treated.
However, there are Laws of Magick much like there are the Laws of Physics. If you're curious...
Could you give me an example of what you mean by sensitive?
For many people that I know who hunt and fish it is their understanding and respect for nature that draws them to the "sports". They have a deeper relationship with and a better understanding of the animals and nature itself than most...
When was the last time you used the word bully in its original meaning?
When was the last time you used gay in its original meaning?
Most words have more than one meaning and tend to evolve and change over time.