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We believe in a duality. That is to say a God and a Goddess. Through history our God and Goddess have had many names depending on the languages spoken by the followers of the Pagan Faith. For example, our Goddess has been known as Mother Nature, Diana, Brigid, Aphrodite, Athena, Hera, Selene, Oshun, Eostre, Nerthus, Venus, Neith, Isis, and the list goes on and on. The list of names for our God is just as long. Names such as Oden, Hades, Pan, Geb, Horus, Imhotep, Osiris, and etc. etc.
Other then believing in a dual deity structure, we believe much the same as most religions (that is in part because other religions took examples of our ceremonies, beliefs, etc. and adjusted those things to fit into their own religions). We do not worship the devil, that is to say an evil horned "God". We believe in loving/caring/helping one an other, just as our Gods love/care for/help us. We believe in allowing each person to walk their own spiritual path and we do not believe in forcing our beliefs on to others.
If you want to learn more, I recommend the author Raymond Buckland and his book "Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft". If doesn't hold every piece of information about Paganism, but it is a good start to your research.
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∙ 12y agoPaganism is a very broad term, with many definitions. The word itself comes from the Latin Paganus, as an adjective meaning "rustic" or "rural", and as a noun meaning "country dweller". This was a term used by early Christians in the Roman Empire as a way to insult the non-Christians, implying that they were "uneducated country folk". The most common modern definition is "all non-Abrahamic religions".
More recently, Paganism has come to specifically mean the practice of reconstructed pre-Christian religions, such as Asatru, Hellenismos/Hellenic Reconstructionism, Celtic Reconstructionism, Kemetic Reconstructionism, Religio Romana, and others. In this usage, it also includes modern, eclectic religions based on pre-Christian religions, such as Wicca. The term, when used in this sense, is sometimes interchangeable with the term Neopaganism, the prefix Neo derived from the Ancient Greek prefix meaning "new".
To summarize, Paganism is not in itself a religion, but is an umbrella term that covers many religions and faiths.
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Who were the pagans in roman mythology?
Those who believed in the gods of Roman mythology were pagans - (that is the Roman state and citizens). This is because a pagan is an adherent of a polytheistic religion in antiquity.
In the older times was there such things as witches?
Unquestionably, there were people who were believed to throw curses about. Whether that is really witchcraft is another question. There were also pagans, but pagans were not usually accused of being witches; they were objects of conversion.
Did religion in Greek society focus on understanding nature?
No, they were pagans who believed in mythology until they became educated about Christianity and converted to Christianity.
Who was the god in Medieval Times?
Aside from pagans, nearly everyone in medieval Europe believed in the same God, who was the God of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
What are facts about ancient Halloween?
The holiday was originally used to celebrate the dead. It is believed to be originated from the Celtics and the Pagans but was later Christianized into the holiday it is today.
When was The Pagans created?
The Pagans was created in 1977.
What do pagans drink?
There are no restrictions on what Pagans may drink.
Was Morgan le fay left out sort of?
Yes and no. At the time, England was in great religious upheaval. Some decided to follow the old religion of the pagans, while others followed the Christian faith. Those of the Christian faith believed that Arthur, a male, had a more right to the throne of England, while those of the old religion believed that Morgan should rule, as the pagans had traditionally had woman rulers.
Who are the enemies of the pagans?
Pagans, as a people, hold no animosity to anyone.
Why did the Christians kill pagans?
The pagans wouldn't convert to Christianity.
When was Pagans In Recovery created?
Pagans In Recovery was created in 1989.
What are Greek pagans?
Pagans who live in Greece in the modern world. OR Pagans who worship ancient Greek god(desse)s
