Official Pagan Thread!

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I wish that thread had remained opened - because it was for all of us who are nature based in our religion, not just for Pagans.

The term pagan is from the Latin paganus, an adjective originally meaning "rural", "rustic" or "of the country."

 

[lighthawk]

The term pagan is from the Latin paganus, an adjective originally meaning "rural", "rustic" or "of the country."
Having been born catholic I remember the in early days of my education the clergy insisted that anyone who was not catholic was a "pagan". Made it sound like a dirty word. That included Luthurens, Methodists and all other religions. Even to read about Astrology or Numerology or heaven forbid, Druidism or witchcraft (considered to be "Black Arts") was explained to be a "sin".
Being 60 now my spiritual education came not at the teaching of the clergy but through my own journey. Research of various cultures and their beliefs has seen common threads in many if not all of them. Since then I have learned to look inside for answers to my questions rather than blindly follow any doctrine or for that matter depend on anyone else for them.
Inspiration comes from many sources. Just as mentioned earlier in the thread having your eyes, ears, heart and mind open to it determines whether or not you will find it. JMHO.

 

[CoopCrazy]

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I wish that thread had remained opened - because it was for all of us who are nature based in our religion, not just for Pagans.

I am sorry.. I had done it to keep like minded folks on one page discussing all things pagan .. This thread is very much for evryone I feel .. So dont be sad that the other is closed .. We still want to talk about other beleifs and yours especially as it is something I had not heard about...If need be I may see if they can unlock again .. Not sure if they can...

 

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Or maybe we can rename this one?

 

[cybercat]

Why would we need to remane this thread when pagan is an umbrella term for most nature based paths. I have to say that suggestion got to me since this is meant to be a pagan thread and changing names on it would turn it into something else. I would not expect a christian thread to be changed over because there were pagans talking in it. Ok I have said enough I am not ticked off just had to say my piece.

 

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Fair enough

 

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Exactly!! Amazing description, Farmerlor! I love it!

 

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I kinda feel the same way.

Anyone who observes the Solstice in any way is acknowledging something that can still fall under the pagan umbrella. As mentioned earlier, a Christian or Muslim or Jew can be pagan as well.

 

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