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This interest me because most religions have a set way that its adherents are supposed to believe. For example, a fundamentalists would say read the Bible with our interpretation of its words in mind. So, reading your words that you need to find answers within your soul is surprising.
I'm not sure what you meant by that, or if I read it right - surprising how?
I suppose you are right, in the sense of Christianity and the Bible. If someone today were to take the Bible literally they would be considered a bit backwards in our modern world. Over the years certain aspects of the Bible and the religion have been molded over time and parts of the system have been omitted, as with most religions.
As you know, if there were many written works of those old Pagan religions, most have been destroyed and lost. It seems that a large part of Paganism today is trying to recreate those aspects of it. I feel what better way to do that than with our own knowledge, emotions, experiences, and souls. Ultimately, no book or person can really tell me what I feel or want, and I think it is that way for quite a few people. The great thing about it all is that most Pagans will say to go with what works for you and what feels right within your own heart and soul.
My point was - Since there is minimal 'You can do this, this, and this, but you can't do this in this frame of mind etc. etc.' in today's Paganism, do not get caught up or assume that just because one author says something, that it does not make it so.
I guess, personally, it was harder for me to realize that you can 'make your own kind of music'.
Again, just what I believe.
Surprising might not be the word. Refreshing might be better.
This interest me because most religions have a set way that its adherents are supposed to believe. For example, a fundamentalists would say read the Bible with our interpretation of its words in mind. So, reading your words that you need to find answers within your soul is surprising.
I'm not sure what you meant by that, or if I read it right - surprising how?
I suppose you are right, in the sense of Christianity and the Bible. If someone today were to take the Bible literally they would be considered a bit backwards in our modern world. Over the years certain aspects of the Bible and the religion have been molded over time and parts of the system have been omitted, as with most religions.
As you know, if there were many written works of those old Pagan religions, most have been destroyed and lost. It seems that a large part of Paganism today is trying to recreate those aspects of it. I feel what better way to do that than with our own knowledge, emotions, experiences, and souls. Ultimately, no book or person can really tell me what I feel or want, and I think it is that way for quite a few people. The great thing about it all is that most Pagans will say to go with what works for you and what feels right within your own heart and soul.
My point was - Since there is minimal 'You can do this, this, and this, but you can't do this in this frame of mind etc. etc.' in today's Paganism, do not get caught up or assume that just because one author says something, that it does not make it so.
I guess, personally, it was harder for me to realize that you can 'make your own kind of music'.
Again, just what I believe.
Surprising might not be the word. Refreshing might be better.
