Could you outline their general beliefs and point me in the direction of a book or website that would explain more in-depth?
2006-08-11 08:31:10 · 11 answers · asked by KATYA 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Phoenix, I could always use my last name, I guess. :)
Thanks for the answers! Shows my ignorance - I was thinking paganism = wicca.
2006-08-11 09:47:56 · update #1
There are all types of pagans. As a matter of fact Abrahamic religions lump in ALL religions that aren't theirs (Judaism, Islam, Christianity) as "Paganism".
I'd be happy to help you answer your question, but you'd have to be more specific.
A Pagan
Nicole Kadman: Great book!
2006-08-11 08:36:25 · answer #1 · answered by Ana 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It seems you know that Wicca is a subset of paganism (any non-christian or pre-christian belief structure). However, there is still no dogma, so it's really hard to even say what ALL wiccans believe. Here's a good website though: http://bluemoonwicca.org/synopsis.html
2006-08-11 23:58:23 · answer #2 · answered by Molly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This book would be a good start: Wicca: A guide for the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunningham. This book is geared toward Wicca which is one of many Pagan denominations.
There are many traditions to Paganism (just as there is to Christianity such as catholics, protestants, episcopals, etc.)
2006-08-11 15:35:38 · answer #3 · answered by nicolekadman 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Greetings... Paganism is a polythiestic path. The followers range from those who have very organized Sabbats and workings (as in Wicca) to those who are hedonistic in nature. Pagan means hearth worshipper, i.e. they worship at their hearth/home. Witchvox is a superior site for all investigations magical, especially for a beginner.
Blessings...
2006-08-11 15:40:41 · answer #4 · answered by chrysalystic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paganism is mainly polytheism, which is the belief in more than one god-like entity, mainly the moon goddess, and some pagans practice witchcraft which many think is an "evil" practice but no it's not evil, the bible says this but that's bullshit, when people pray they use a cross and such to help connect their prayers to God. When people cast spells they use herbs, stones, the moon phases, etc. to direct their desire into reality, which is similar if you think about it.
2006-08-11 15:38:19 · answer #5 · answered by Umm okay? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many types of Paganism. I am Wiccan and I worship a Goddess and a God and honor the cycles of the moon and the seasons. Blessed be (thats a Wiccan blessing).
2006-08-11 15:35:48 · answer #6 · answered by Ravenhawk 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have found in my 9 years of study & as a High Priestess, the best book out there for 'basic elementary' understanding of the Craft, is "To Ride A Silver BroomStick" by: Silver RavenWolf.
This book is easy to understand and is delivered in a format for beginners.
You can purchase it at:
http://www.rcgwholesale.com
In their Candle, Incense & Metaphysical Section.
Hope this helps...
BB~Prophetess
2006-08-13 15:37:50 · answer #7 · answered by prophetessqueen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oi, that's hard to sum up!
http://neopagan.net
^~~ That does it beautifully, though.
So does the following question I've asked:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AulL0q5rDCB2PGySuFd7zFXsy6IX?qid=1006051410653
- 16 yo Pagan
2006-08-11 15:34:30 · answer #8 · answered by Lady Myrkr 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pagan is very general. It encompasses hundreds of religions.
2006-08-11 15:34:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
There is more than one religious belief system called "Pagan".
And get my name off your avatar!!
2006-08-11 15:35:36 · answer #10 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋