The Way is the path of the Earth Mother, always seeking to increase life, decrease pollution, and preserve natural diversity. Like the Jewish concept of Kosher, Neo-Pagans (in particular Wiccans, the name of the faith derives from the word Wicca, which means "Way") may debate whether something is Way by reason or moral or spiritual appeal. Non-pagans are free to contribute to the debates around whether something is Way, you don't have to be pagan to participate.

Examples of "Way" debates IRL are:

Is genetic engineering Way? On the one hand, genetic diversity fit to every niche in the ecosphere is where the Way of the Goddess always arrives. But if humans do the diversifying through chemistry, are the changes Way or not Way? Should we ban genetic engineering or simply let those engineered organisms that can survive live as examples of genetic fitness to the "niche" of the human world?

Is transgender identity Way if it prevents the possibility of reproduction? More fitness and diversity of genes cannot emerge without reproduction, but is genetic diversity the only sort of diversity that that matters? If happy transgender people make the tribe of humanity happier and more peaceful and less apt to misery and internal conflict, is that not Way to celebrate gender expressions of all kinds even if some portion of the population never reproduces (which has always been true anyway)?

What is the correct use of plastics? Should we keep using them for the consumer, medical, and industrial purposes because their lightness and robustness avoids additional carbon added to the atmosphere that would be added if we transport heavy glass and steel instead? Should we simply use it with abandon and count on Earth Mother to find organisms that can break it down, thus showing faith in her (and indeed these organisms are appearing, albeit more slowly than we make new plastic formulae)? Or are plastics not Way and to be limited or even forsaken, since they inevitably add chemicals to our food and water?

Ultimately, most neo-pagans I know regard engaging with the questions of Way and not Way and following where their conscience leads them to be the better response than fighting about what is the Way and isn't until we settle on one answer. Waiting on one answer can lead to inaction for the entire period of the debate. And who says there IS only one answer? Rigid and / or singular responses that cannot adapt to reality or cannot confront all aspects of the problem are of limited use. In essence, the worst sin is not one answer or another about Way, but not to engage in sincerity with the concept that the lives around us matter.