All Things Pagan Thread

A past misty and mystical Summer Solstice at Glastonbury Tor. Also known as the Isle of Avalon.



Yesterday's Summer Solstice at Averbury Stone Circle and at Stone Henge.



 

Had to look up Mabon. Never heard the term before, or did I just forget I knew it? Seems strange I'm only hearing it now for the first time. AI said:
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Mabon is the Pagan and Wiccan celebration of the Autumn Equinox, a mid-harvest festival of thanks, balance, and preparation for winter. While the name was adopted in the 1970s from the Welsh mythology of Mabon ap Modron, it serves as a significant time to give thanks for the year's harvest, reflect on the balance between day and night, and express gratitude for abundance while preparing for the darker half of the year.
 
Trila said:
Welcome @WOLF ANGEL
I have only been on this thread for a few day. I'm hoping that it will be a place to share the peace and harmony that we look for in our lives.
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Now that there's more than just one (@shout out to @Magna-Carta for his contributions as well), practicing Pagan (though I use that term loosely for myself), I think we can make it a nice space for connection and sharing.
 
I don't know. 'Pagan' is defined as any spiritual belief not encompassed by an established religion, but actually, historically, it has established beliefs of its own, so surely Paganism is an established religion.
If 'Pagan' is equated with any evil backward, blood-drinking devil-worshipping witches and warlocks who eat their human sacrifices, then it's still a recognized religion even if it's mostly dead, as opposed to a cult or something (which requires a living spiritual leader).
Definitions should be kept as simple as pos, I think, like maybe:
Paganism: a faith or group of faiths of the Pagan people with core practices built upon tradition and nature.
Happy Halloween!
 
JustDave said:
Pagan: A person who believes in... something else. That's loosely defined, but all of us could be pagans on that score.
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gruntlabor said:
I don't know. 'Pagan' is defined as any spiritual belief not encompassed by an established religion, but actually, historically, it has established beliefs of its own, so surely Paganism is an established religion.
If 'Pagan' is equated with any evil backward, blood-drinking devil-worshipping witches and warlocks who eat their human sacrifices, then it's still a recognized religion even if it's mostly dead, as opposed to a cult or something (which requires a living spiritual leader).
Definitions should be kept as simple as pos, I think, like maybe:
Paganism: a faith or group of faiths of the Pagan people with core practices built upon tradition and nature.
Happy Halloween!
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Paganism: Is not a Religion it is a Faith.
When I was /am asked of the difference I try to keep it simple

Religion: Are Teachings which tell you what to believe.
Faith: Encourage to believe.

Paganisim is a multitude of diverse community groups concentrating on specific traditions, practices or elements such as ecology, witchcraft, Celtic traditions .
Wiccans, Druids, Shamans, Sacred Ecologists, Odinists and Heathens all make up parts of the Pagan community
 
WOLF ANGEL said:
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Paganism: Is not a Religion it is a Faith.
When I was /am asked of the difference I try to keep it simple

Religion: Are Teachings which tell you what to believe.
Faith: Encourage to believe.

Paganisim is a multitude of diverse community groups concentrating on specific traditions, practices or elements such as ecology, witchcraft, Celtic traditions .
Wiccans, Druids, Shamans, Sacred Ecologists, Odinists and Heathens all make up parts of the Pagan community
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What she said!!!!

Long before other religions came along, there were Pagans. Many/most(?) religions incorporate Pagan beliefs.

A few examples:
* Pagans cherish all life. The 10 Commandments teach "thou shall not kill.
* My Buddhist friend chants to clear her mind, I meditate.
* Holidays overlap: Easter = Ostara, Halloween = Samhain, Christmas = Yule

Honestlly, this is not something that I wish to discuss or debate. I'm here to spread and to receive Positive Energy. For me, that is enough.
 
gruntlabor said:
I am sorry, Medusa. I'm afraid I make too much of the word 'forum'.
I will leave you guys now in peace.
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Different threads have different purposes. I'm comfortable with who I am, and what I believe. I'm also comfortable with what anyone else chooses to believe.

I just don't want to be in a position where I feel like I need to justify myself, or my beliefs. No one is forcing me to respond here. I think I need to step back.

Please don't leave on my account.....
 
Trila said:
Different threads have different purposes. I'm comfortable with who I am, and what I believe. I'm also comfortable with what anyone else chooses to believe.

I just don't want to be in a position where I feel like I need to justify myself, or my beliefs. No one is forcing me to respond here. I think I need to step back.

Please don't leave on my account.....
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Let me be clear: I'm not asking anyone to leave. @gruntlabor is right about this being a forum, of course. I was merely hoping we could focus this thread on enjoying paganism rather than debating it.

Edit: typo
 

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