What are your favorite "Pagan" religions?

[Jainarayan]

I'm on board with:

1. Asatru/Norse-Germanic (oh really, ya think? ).
2. Druidry/Celtic in a tie w/ Wicca.
3. Hinduism/Santana Dharma (certain aspects only; not lock, stock and barrel).
4. Shinto in a tie with Native American and Other African religion (Yoruba).

 

[The Hammer]

I voted:

Druidry/Celtic
Asatru/Norse
Native American
And Shinto.

My path is slowly becoming a blend of Druidry and Asatru. Since one is philosophically spiritual and the other is religious. I have much respect for the Native Americans and were it not for this respect I would probably honor their deities as well. And I enjoyed exploring Shinto when I lived in Japan. There is much power and magick in those old Shinto shrines and temples. (Scary actually how strong of a vibe I get).

 

[Heim]

Thelema isn't on the list?

 

[Mophiax]

I like some of the concepts of Shinto. It feels natural to me to express the beliefs of the Shinto worshippers.

 

[Riverwolf]

I voted:

Druidry/Celtic
Asatru/Norse
Native American
And Shinto.

My path is slowly becoming a blend of Druidry and Asatru. Since one is philosophically spiritual and the other is religious. I have much respect for the Native Americans and were it not for this respect I would probably honor their deities as well. And I enjoyed exploring Shinto when I lived in Japan. There is much power and magick in those old Shinto shrines and temples. (Scary actually how strong of a vibe I get).

When I was in Japan, one of the places we visited was the 1000 steps to Tokugawa's grave. There was power there, beyond any doubt in my mind.

I once thought that if Europe has not been Christianized, it might look like modern day India and Hinduism. But having thought more about it... no, it's probably more that Europe would have looked like that if the Christianization had been partial rather than complete.

No, Europe would probably more closely resemble Japan with Shintoism. Would that the Old Groves were still there.

 

[beenherebeforeagain]

When I was in Japan, one of the places we visited was the 1000 steps to Tokugawa's grave. There was power there, beyond any doubt in my mind.

I once thought that if Europe has not been Christianized, it might look like modern day India and Hinduism. But having thought more about it... no, it's probably more that Europe would have looked like that if the Christianization had been partial rather than complete.

No, Europe would probably more closely resemble Japan with Shintoism. Would that the Old Groves were still there.

Interesting thought, that!

 

[Quintessence]

Thelema isn't on the list?

In what way do you feel Thelema qualifies as Paganism? I have never seen it included on any lists of Pagan religions, and I would not personally consider it one. A Thelemite could also be Pagan (or some other religion) though.

 

[Sha'irullah]

I am a massive pagan fan and love what Europe has to offer. The art is wonderful and so many things beautiful. What I love most is the fact that it is apart of American history indirectly. Modern Europe is a product of paganism and exist all throughout America. Look at our monuments and architecture in Washington.

I don't see how one can settle on a specific form of Paganism. Seems impossible to me

 

[Heim]

In what way do you feel Thelema qualifies as Paganism? I have never seen it included on any lists of Pagan religions, and I would not personally consider it one. A Thelemite could also be Pagan (or some other religion) though.

It fits the criterion of being non-Abrahamic, which was used to compile this list.
Furthermore, Wicca is on the list. Thelemic ritual and philosophy played a significant role in the formation of Wicca. Both of them are religions/practices rooted in 19th century occultism and ceremonial magic. Thus I feel this list is broad enough to include Thelema.

 

[mimpibird39]

Hellenic Polytheism (Greek) and Religio Romana (Roman) are two different religious. The Roman religion existed pre-Greek influence and the Roman way of worship was/is different from the Hellenic way. The Romans also had some of their own myths. And Hellenism is actually different from both of them. Hellenism was/is the religion as practiced during the Hellenistic time period. Hellenism would also involve the synchronization of Greek, Roman and Egyptian deities.

I assume you were trying to include all three in that option though so I picked Greco-Roman Hellenism, Kemetism, Shinto, Celtic and Other (Wathan/Arabian).

 

[Salek Atesh]

My favorites are Dievturiba, Tengriism, and the PIE Religion. Sadly, none of those are on the poll.

 

[Vouthon]

I like Neoplatonism and Hermeticism. They both extensively influenced Christian mysticism.

 

[Jumi]

African, American and Asian native religions, Ancient Egyptian, Asatru and Aztec recons to name a few.

 

[Storm]

I'm an eclectic, which I don't think counts as a religious tradition (kinda the point!), but my favorites are Asatru and non-theistic neopaganism.