I don't believe in God or Satan, but if they did exist, I believe that God is evil and Satan is good. Probably sounds weird to some people, but think about it...God is the one that wants to be worshipped, God was the one who ordered people to be murdered, and doesn't accept those who are...
I started into Paganism when I was 14...and struggled until I was at least 19. I threw out more of my Pagan things in that time just because I thought I was going to hell. Now, I feel I am secure with what I believe, and my beliefs doesn't include hell.
It will probably take a while to find your path, and even then it might not have an official label. I started learning when I was 14, I am 21 now and still learning and have only just realised where I belong I have also learnt not to limit yourself...especially early in your path. You might just...
Just thought this might be interesting. Basically, who influences and/or inspires you in your religion/spiritual path/etc. Could be anyone at all...the founder of that religion, an author, a family member etc. Who influences you the most?
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You should check out Evolutionary Witchcraft and Kissing the Limitless, by T. Thorn Coyle. From what I have heard they are good books on the Feri Tradition.
I doubt it, humans usually need something to cling to in order to get by, and most especially to explain the unexplainable. Deity or not, I think religion will be here to stay for quite a number of years to come.
Andys, lightstorm wanted to know more about Paganism, not how to be a atheist. As much as everyones opinion is important, I don't think you have the right to tell someone to be atheist when it is clear that is not what they are looking for.
Telling teenagers not to do something is probably the worst thing ever, or not teaching them. Because when they find out, they will be even MORE curious. And if they are having sex anyway, why not go ahead and teach them how to be safe?
When I have children I will want them to be as safe as...
In my opinion, saying porn is bad is like being an alcoholic and blaming the people who produce the alcohol. It's all in how you use it and view it. Although I admit there is some porn out there which is obviously abusing women and completely degrading them, however you have to be very gullible...
First thing to do is search for a list of all the Pagan religions, and read up on the general beliefs of each one. Not forgetting witchcraft of course, as there are many paths under this name as well.
It could take you a while to figure out where you belong, or maybe you will come to realise...
I believe it is your subconcious mind that knows the answer and it reflects that in divination. Such as if you read tea leaves, your mind see the shapes that fit with your answer which your brain already knows.