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- 1.Paganism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- ... its broadest definition, pagan denotes all non-Abrahamic religions, that is to ... the main streams of developed religion as gnostic, dharmic, Abrahamic and pagan) ...
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aganism
- 2.What do "Paganism" and "Pagan" mean?
- ... (past and present) of the term "pagan" complete with references and links to ... a single faith tradition or religion as to the "correct" definition of "Pagan. ...
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Pagan religion...?
I'm interested in learning
more about the Pagan religion.
Can someone suggest a good
book or a website where I
could read more about.
I'm not looking to convert but
am quite interested in
learning more about the
religion.
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Semantics evolve over time. Neopaganism--a series of religions that are based partly, though not solely, on pre-Christian European religions--has reclaimed the word. Initially it just mean any religion other than Christianity, Judiasm and Islam, and it originated from the Latin "paganus", which basically meant "backwoods hick". The reason fro this was because once Christinaity was accepted as the official religion of Rome, it became very popular in the cities. People in rural areas who hadn't been exposed to it yet were seen in the same way as rednecks are today, and so "paganus" was a derogatory term. Isaac Bonewits, in his book "Real Magic", was the first person to differentiate between paleopagan, mesopagan and neopagan religions. Paleopagan refers to any original pre-Christian religion (which would include Hinduism). Mesopaganism refers to the first wave of reconstructed pagan religions and paths, which includes Afro-Caribbean religions like Voodoo and Santeria, which are composed partly of traditional African religions, as well as orders such as the Golden Dawn and the revival of druidry that occurred in the 18th and 19th centuries. Neopaganism basically started with Wicca, which was created in the 1930s based on a whole hodge podge of material, and today includes everything from Wicca to Asatru to Celtic reconstructionism, and even just plain "I'm a neopagan". So it really depends on who you talk to and what the context it. Some Christians still use it as a derogatory term; about the only people who use it to describe themselves are neopagans. As for links, I highly recommend http://www.witchvox.com and http://www.twpt.com as well as http://www.davensjournal.com I have more links I like at http://www.thegreenwolf.com/li nks.html And if you like books, you can see some of my recommendations at http://lupabitch.wordpress.com Good luck :) |
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How did the early Church deal How did the Church "convert"
the Pagan populations
especially in Central and
Eastern Europe?
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They usually killed pagans that didn't convert, but they also created holidays that were at the same time of year as various pagan holidays. This way the locals could still do their celebrations for the summer and winter soltice, Samhain, and the like we know these holidays in the christian world as Christmas, Halloween/All Saints Day. However that's not to say the church wasn't brutal in in tactics, but you can't have any power if you kill everyone, so they killed the most outspoken and allowed the quiet ones to keep to themselves or at least live and do slave labor. |
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new to the pagan religion Help So I am new to the pagan
religion. I have parents who
are catholic. As you know
pagans and catholics differ on
many beliefs. Should I tell my
parents who are rather old
fashioned on some ideas. I
don't want them to get angry
with me for my choices.
PS. Don't give me the bs that
sounds right. I wat an answer
not "do what feels right"
bull.
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1. Which pagan religion or tradition do you belong to? Pagan is a blanket term- there's actually no "pagan religion" per say. I mention this only because a lot of new pagans want to come out to their family and friends early on. New members of religions are generally very excited about what they've found and want to share. Problem is, if you're still figuring things out or don't have the vocabulary yet to discuss your path clearly, your coming out experience can be confusing, muddled and worrying for family and friends. At best you may not be taken seriously and at worst your parents may be quite upset and angry. You've got a lot of time to sort everything out, please don't feel rushed to share if you're not ready to do this right. 2. Are you dependent upon your parents for anything right now? Schooling, a roof over your head, childcare? Can you handle it if your parents decide to remove that support? Or give you an ultimatum? 3. Consider *how* you're going to tell them. Waving around words that sound frightening and unfamiliar doesn't help your message. You can be open and honest while using neutral terms. For example, talking about Divinity instead of "the gods" or "Goddess." You can discuss religious observances instead of "sabbats." Etc. You've got one shot to do this right so think it through carefully. Only you can determine if now is the right time and how you want to go about sharing. |
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