Which God(s)/Goddesses do you worship, and which would you recommend a beginning Pagan worship? And Christians, please don't tell me "Don't worship any of them, worship Jesus".
2006-09-01 09:59:54 · 28 answers · asked by Nowhere Man 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Everyone should pick a crazy symbol or word and worship it.
My symbol will be:
A llama.
ok go.
2006-09-01 10:01:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 8⤋
I'm going to assume you are serious about this question and answer that way.
First off, I wouldn't recommend 'becoming' a Pagan of any stripe without research. First you need to do some serious soul-searching and find out what you truly believe. Perhaps there is something in Christianity, Islam, Hindu or any of the organized religions that truly strikes a cord in your heart. If that is the case, there are many places to find further info on the religions themselves (which is NOT necessarily the same as the public practice of those religions).
If, after study, you find nothing that pleases your spirituality, continue searching. Look through books (and online, though do be careful for crack-pots and scams) about the various beliefs tied to each type of Paganism (Shamanism, Druidism, English Paganism, Polytheism, etc) and the gods associated with each type. If any of those strike a nerve, continue studying, find a mentor, whatever you need to do to find out whether this truly does suit you.
In the end, YOU are the only one who can decide what you want to worship/revere, what god/dess you prefer to lift your soul to and what face you wish to apply to your worship.
Just remember, it's the actual thought, the worship itself that matters, not the beauty of the god/dess, not the intricacy of the symbols. All of that is just an earthly version of what's truly in your mind, heart and soul.
2006-09-01 10:08:07 · answer #2 · answered by vampkiera 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I worship the God and Goddess. They are also called the Lord and the Lady.
Seems there are several people on here that need to educate themselves. I know they are probably the Christians and they don't know any better, but they wouldn't like it if we Pagans said they all worshipped Satan and made up such lies against their beliefs.
2006-09-01 10:28:23 · answer #3 · answered by historybug 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to study the different deities of several cultures and then chose one or more that you feel fits with your beliefs about life. You do not really "worship" as in Christians worship God or Jesus, but try to live by their good qualities. That is what being a Pagan is about...the good of the earth and everything here. (PS. choseI have three different goddesses I chose to follow their paths, one Greek, one Celtic and one Yoruban)
2006-09-01 10:06:57 · answer #4 · answered by diturtlelady2004 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just worship The God and Goddess. And Pagans, beginner or not, should worship whichever deity they are comfortable with. If you need guidance, I suggest reading up on a few Gods & Goddesses. Blessed be.
2006-09-01 10:03:24 · answer #5 · answered by Maria Isabel 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I guess anyone who does not put their faith entirely in Jesus is a pagan ... so count me in. I'm Native American and worship the Great Spirit ... I believe that to be "God" and who according to Christians is Jesus' Father. Personally, I believe we are all Children of "God" and, Jesus is a temptation. - If Christians would just read and accept the First of the 10 Commandments, they would realize their making a huge mistake.
2006-09-01 10:06:40 · answer #6 · answered by pickle head 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Many people who claim to "worship" pagan gods, do not really worship them, but consider them as symbolic of elements in nature, so it's more like they study the figures and perform symbolic rituals. For most people it is not literal.
2006-09-01 10:03:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I worship Continental Celtic (Gaulish) deities. For a great article on Gaulish deities:
http://www.geocities.com/nemetoneponas/deities.html
I would suggest to a new pagan that they research different cultures and see which one draws them the most. Then to learn as much as possible about the history of the peoples who once worshiped those deities and learn specifically where and how their deities were once worshiped. For me, a combination of daily rituals to honor my deities, academic study of them and their culture, and personal inspiration deepens my relationships with them. I would definitely suggest a balance of academic sources with New-Age sources since many times New Age sources are fictional (although they may be inspiring) and it is difficult for someone just starting out to be able to weed out the fiction.
If you decide to explore Celtic deities, e-mail me and I will give you some excellent places to start your search.
2006-09-02 03:02:22 · answer #8 · answered by Witchy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't usually use a name, just The Lord and Lady. I might use Bright Lord or Lady, depending on how I'm feeling at the moment. If I do use a particular name, it is usually depending on the spell I'm working. Sometimes invoking a particular deity helps with what your doing.
As for beginning, I'd go for Scott Cunningham books and Raymond Buckland. They help me to this day with all sorts of information. Learning is a never-ending process, but it is always a grand one!
Blessed Be on your journey!
2006-09-01 13:47:44 · answer #9 · answered by drewsilla01 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I practice Vodou and I worship God. When I practiced Wicca I worked primarily with Egyptian deities!
Many beginning Wicca books use the Celtic pantheon. I would suggest res arching various pantheons to find out with deities you would like to work with or which ones call out to you.
2006-09-01 10:36:10 · answer #10 · answered by Nelly 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I worship energy. There is no gods or goddesses, only energetic force that makes the world go round.
2006-09-01 10:05:21 · answer #11 · answered by sawtooth_honey 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋