For Neo-Pagans: Is there a wrong way to be a Neo-Pagan?

Question

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Answer 1

There are hundreds of ways to cook an egg, but that doesn't mean there are no wrong ways.

Yes, there are "wrong" ways to be Neo-Pagan, in that the result is not Neo-Pagan religion, or the result is not functional spirituality at all. They tend to be fairly extreme, though... Let's see... praying for forgiveness at a Catholic church is a "wrong way to be Neo-Pagan."

Answer 2

It would appear to be completely antithetical to almost any definition of paganism or neo-paganism that most could provide for someone to call themselves a pagan yet support practices that devastate the earth. Reverence for the earth is common to the vast majority, if not all, of paths within the umbrella term of paganism.

Answer 3

Depends upon how broad of a category you're looking at. In terms of neo-Paganism in general, likely not - there's simply too many religions that fall under that religious umbrella, and many of them are fairly permissive in their practices. If you're referring to a particular neo-Pagan religion, then I can see how there would be certain ways (such as consistantly acting against the precepts of that particular religion.)

Answer 4

I would say that atheistic beliefs would not meld well with neo-paganism. Other than that, "neo-pagan" is such a broad term that it covers many areas and practices. There is very little common ground among all neo-pagans.

Answer 5

what the hell is a neo pagan?

Answer 6

not wrong, but mix a pagan path with monotheist dogmas is too weird.

Answer 7

No.