Many Sages One Truth
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Well, what do you think?
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What do you personally think of Paganism?
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sandandfoam
Veteran Member
I think of druids and holly groves. Rowen trees and ancient mountains. Cloaked figures moving through the mist.
Breathe
Hostis humani generis
I like a lot of Pagan groups.
I don't like the brooms, fluffy bunnies, and things that some people do in order to be as stereotypically witchy/pagan as possible, though.
It's a pretty varied group though, but as a whole I like it. My main concern is with the anti-Christian sentiment a lot of people hold. Thankfully I've not seen it here amongst the Pagans.
I don't like the brooms, fluffy bunnies, and things that some people do in order to be as stereotypically witchy/pagan as possible, though.
It's a pretty varied group though, but as a whole I like it. My main concern is with the anti-Christian sentiment a lot of people hold. Thankfully I've not seen it here amongst the Pagans.
Many Sages One Truth
Active Member
Odion that last thing you said was hilarious
Breathe
Hostis humani generis
The broom and being as stereotypically witchy as possible?
Many Sages One Truth
Active Member
Yes, cause I know people who do that, and while I can see the fun in it, it's not what Paganism is about. Paganism is a category of religions in actuality, ancient religions.
Breathe
Hostis humani generis
Definitely true, I agree.
Paganism shouldn't be cheapened by following fakelore and historic, fanciful claims like using a broom because there are stories of witches using brooms, for example, that bugs me a fair bit. If it's a bit of fun, I don't mind though.
Gaura Priya
IRL
Not my thing...
Although I remember seeing a graphic historical picture of a 'witch' 'flying' on her broom in ecstasy... *ahem*
Although I remember seeing a graphic historical picture of a 'witch' 'flying' on her broom in ecstasy... *ahem*
Gjallarhorn
N'yog-Sothep
I immediately think of "fluffy bunnies" and shudder.
...and usually, all of these:
How to Become A Witch in Nine Easy Lessons -- Pagan Humor (The Cauldron: A Pagan Forum)
Giant pentacle/gram necklaces seem to fit my mental image too.
The beliefs themselves are a bit too scattered to judge as a "whole", but I enjoy the company of Pagans more than a lot of other groups.
...and usually, all of these:
How to Become A Witch in Nine Easy Lessons -- Pagan Humor (The Cauldron: A Pagan Forum)
Giant pentacle/gram necklaces seem to fit my mental image too.
The beliefs themselves are a bit too scattered to judge as a "whole", but I enjoy the company of Pagans more than a lot of other groups.
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I don't understand it, honestly.
Mainstream religions I get... kinda.
No religion at all I get (obviously).
... but choosing to belong to a minority religion, and one that still gets vilified a fair bit to boot? It kinda seems like the worst of both worlds to me.
Mainstream religions I get... kinda.
No religion at all I get (obviously).
... but choosing to belong to a minority religion, and one that still gets vilified a fair bit to boot? It kinda seems like the worst of both worlds to me.
Jeneshisu
Smile ^^
I don't want to step on toes... but I would say that Wiccans bother me quite a bit. Just because a lot of them (not all) are just hardcore harry potter/charmed/twilight fans...who think that Wicca=Witchcraft=Paganism, etc etc. People who jump aboard for all the sparkly stuff and spell casting stuff without understanding anything or taking the time to understand what the religion is actually about. Lots of tweens, etc. People rebelling against their Christian families, etc.
They ruin it for everyone else. Really.
But as for Paganism in and of itself, I have no issues with it.... I mean, it has it's issues, but it's alright. I follow a number of pagan practices, myself.
They ruin it for everyone else. Really.
But as for Paganism in and of itself, I have no issues with it.... I mean, it has it's issues, but it's alright. I follow a number of pagan practices, myself.
Gaura Priya
IRL
I used to be a Wiccan, actually, in my teenage years. The difference was that although my religious philosophy changed, my style of dress, my speech patterning, and etc. did not change. But I also believed blindly that Wicca was an actual old religion of pagan Europe and somehow magically been passed down from Gerald Gardner into the modern era, and that the Burning Times was directly related to modern Wicca.
In any case, I don't mind Wicca, but as long as they are intelligent enough to understand that much of modern Wicca is really an amalgamation of European neo-Paganism with very liberal and free perceptions.
In any case, I don't mind Wicca, but as long as they are intelligent enough to understand that much of modern Wicca is really an amalgamation of European neo-Paganism with very liberal and free perceptions.
Many Sages One Truth
Active Member
Well I don't practice Wicca, and wasn't necessarily speaking of Wicca, but of like Greco-Roman Paganism, Egyptian, Norse, Celtic, etc.
Gjallarhorn
N'yog-Sothep
For those who aren't familiar with the term, this entire description is generally what people call "fluffy bunny".
"Fluffy Bunny, or Fluffbunny, is a pejorative expression used since at least 2001 in Wicca (and in Neopaganism generally) to refer to adherents of the religion who are thought to be superficial or faddish. They are considered to dislike darker elements and emphasize goodness, light, eclecticism and elements taken from the New Age movement, or follow it as a fad."
Gaura Priya
IRL
Yes, and much of neo-constructed older religions is still largely practiced by a minority.
It's the reason why I dislike the name 'pagan' and 'paganism' because the religious ideas of the Greco-Roman religion was different than that of the Egyptians, or the religions of the Amerindians (the aboriginal inhabitants of North, Central and South American), Polynesians, etc. 'Paganism' is another lumping together of differing spiritual systems that may or may not be similar culturally, socially, ethically or morally, etc.
Gaura Priya
IRL
Gjallarhorn
N'yog-Sothep
True, but there's always those few people that fit it to the letter...scary people they are. :yes:
Many Sages One Truth
Active Member
I'm into Egyptian reconstruct and I admit some Egyptian Pagans do throw the term "fluffy bunnies" at Wiccans and such, but I personally do not. I actually like the term Pagan covering such a diverse spectrum of beliefs, it helps unite us together. The mocking title given to us by our enemies has become our greatest treasure as far as the unity of "Pagans".