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What type of paganism should I I was thinking probably some
form of celtic or norse
paganism, definitely not like
civilized paganism like
greco-roman. I don't care that
much about magic, and I don't
think wicca is right for me, I
would like a very nature based
religion, with nature spirits,
the green man, you know, that
type of thing.
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It sounds like you need to go shopping at Religions R Us and find one you like. Get one for a friend while you are there. |
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How can i get more into I have been interested in
Paganism for about 8 years now
but not practiced for around 5
years, can anyone help me with
websites and info please! No
haters either please!
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another good page is http://www.wicca.com/ Also good place to go is the local bookstore they always have a section on new age studies and you should be able to find alot there. |
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In Paganism, is the structure i.e. In ancient Europe and
North Africa a Priest of Isis,
or a Priestess of Jupiter
would be a specialist. In
modern Paganism, I've yet to
see a coven/church/ etc that
is formated in this way. Some
specialize in an entire
Pantheon, others in an
Eclectic mix of pantheons.
Still, Neo-pagan churches are
more generalized than their
Paleo-Pagan counterparts.
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I think nowadays, it's just for practicality's sake. :) Our overall numbers are few, and we're generally pretty spread out geographically, with no large concentrations in any one specific path, though there are areas that are beginning to form. For instance, including yourself (I just moved back to my hometown), I know of only about 7 other people following a Pagan path of any sort within a 30-mile radius of me. And I don't know any of these people in real life, just from various online forums. Of those 7 people, only one follows my specific kind of Paganism. I couldn't even hazard a guess as to whether or not we have a strong interest in the same deities. Most of honor the 12 Olympians and then some other Greek deities, but most of the time, there's some gods you're closer to than others. Add to that, that I live out in the burbs and not the city proper, and I once again find myself in a very Christo-centric, politically conservative area where I'm wary about who I disclose my religion or political stance to. I'd love to see temples done the individual gods like in ancient times (and to give credit, some people are doing such things, as well as creating small shrines), I'd settle for just having a place where I could go to be with other like-minded people, whether they share my exact religion, or worship the same god as I do. |
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Can anybody help me with my I want to learn more about the
religion as a whole before i
commit to anything else. So if
somebody could tell me about
experiences they have had with
paganism, it'd really help.
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http://www.witchvox.com/ Always good for information, they have a book list that you should check out. You can also find people in your area to talk to and classes. But if you're under 18 most teachers, groups and covens are going to want to meet and talk to your parents first before they even discuss Paganism with you. |
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What are the basic beliefs of I don't want any answers that
do not pertain to Paganism.
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The maxim of “Ask 12 pagans, get 13 different answers” it true. For most of us who label ourselves as such, the definition is never set in stone, but constantly expanding and evolving as we ourselves learn and grow, expanding our horizons. I can only give you my personal opinions. The word Pagan comes from the Latin “Pagi”, which were fortified places in the country around Rome where common folk and farmers could flee to avoid hostile invasions. With the coming of Christianity, those who did not want to convert fled to these closed communities. Christianity in its early years was an urban religion and "Pagan" was an insult hurled at the country cousins who saw no need to convert to the new religion. These days it is a generic term encompassing a diverse range of religions excepting the main three Judaism, Islam and christianity. There is debate as to whether or not it includes Hinduism. Generally Paganism is not considered a religion, just as monotheism is not a religion; however there are those of us who are eclectic and simply prefer to self-identify as Pagan. Paganism includes any of the pre-christian religions. Today’s Pagans are technically “Neo-Pagans” as we are reconstructing what our ancestors believed/worshipped etc. Although they have their roots in ancient practices, this cluster of religious beliefs has been refigured in modern times, often in association with an interest in eclectic New Age practices. Pagan beliefs can be broadly categorised in three streams – Polytheism (belief in many gods), Pantheism (belief that the whole of reality is divine) and Animism (the belief that spirits are active in aspects of the environment). Some movements have a strong feminist/Goddess orientation. Within those broad definitions, Neo-Pagan traditions proliferate. Pagans can include Pantheists, Agnostics, soft or hard Polytheistics, Eclectics, Druids, Shamanists, Re-constructionists (Norse, Celtic, Kemetic etc), Monolatric (One God/Many Godheads) or any of the generally indigenous religions (American Indian, Australian Aboriginal, African), However some Atheists self-identify as Atheistic Pagans, and there are Pagans who are Monotheistic, only worshipping the Divine Feminine. The main thing that I always stress is that not all Pagans faiths are nature (earth) based, and that not all Pagans are Wiccan’s or Witches. As an additional note, Eclectic Paganism is often misrepresented by those new to Paganism. It doesn't mean picking from a salad bar of Gods and Goddesses and using what ever you want. It means having a sound knowledge of your core religion and integrating non-competing ideas. People who honor deities from different religions are poly-religious or multi-faithed. |
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