I know very little about Pagans. Is it similar to Wicca? Is there a supreme being? Thanks for the imput. We can hope that a lot of people have the desire to learn something new.
2006-10-12 04:59:26 · 21 answers · asked by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Well, I assume you mean Celtic Paganism.
Celtic Paganism actually predates Christianity, and Wicca takes a lot from the Celts (Wicca is actually about fifty years old). There are festivals based on the seasons for the various Gods and Goddesses, which include Gaia, Chucullain (not sure I spelled that right), Oestre, and others. Followers typically choose one patron God or matron Goddess that they follow above all the others. I don't have one right now, but I'm looking seriously at Thor. My girlfriend's matron is Gaia.
Feel free to e-mail me if you have more questions-- you know my e-mail.
Oh, and Thor isn't part of Celtic Paganism, he's Norse. My girlfriend and I are both eclectic with a focus on Celtic Paganism. We also study and worship some of the Egyptian and Norse deities.
2006-10-12 05:05:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 6⤋
Paganism is basically an umbrella-term for nature-based, usually polytheistic, nonAbrahamic (Judaism, Christianity, Muslim) religions. Wicca is a branch of Paganism, like Catholicism is a branch of Christianity. All Wiccans are Pagans, not all Pagans are Wiccans. Also, some say not all Wiccans are Witches and not all Witches are Wiccans. Depends on personal opinion, how you define Wicca and Witchcraft.
Some other examples of Pagan religions are Asatru and Santeria.
2006-10-12 05:22:00 · answer #2 · answered by BlueManticore 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Wicca is part of Paganism. And there are many different outlooks as to whether there is One Supreme Being, or several... or one with several lesser gods under him/her/it. There are different sects within Paganism, just like denominations with Christianity. So, you would have to start with a certain culture to find out what those beliefs are.... Celtic, Greek, Egyptian... etc...
2006-10-12 05:18:46 · answer #3 · answered by Kithy 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There are many neo-pagan paths. Some of the more well-known paths are Wicca, Neo-Wicca, Druidry, Asatru, Hellenism, Kemeticism, and Celtic Reconstructionism. (there are many more!)
For a good site about Wicca:
http://wicca.timerift.net/
Definition of Neo-Wicca:
http://www.witches-tutorial.com/paths/neowicca.html
Druidry (links at the end of the essay to various druid websites):
http://religiousmovements.lib.virginia.edu/nrms/drud.html
Reconstructionist paths in general:
http://www.ecauldron.com/reconindex.php
http://www.thetroth.org/memsvc/stewards/flyers/benw/reconflyer.pdf (there are links at the end for various recon paths)
Celtic Reconstructionism:
http://paganachd.com/faq/index.html
http://www.ecauldron.com/reconcelt.php
Canaanite Reconstructionism:
http://www.witchcraft.co.il/circles/natibqodesh.html
Anglo-Saxon Reconstructionism:
http://www.ealdriht.org/
2006-10-12 05:52:17 · answer #4 · answered by Witchy 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
"Pagan" is an umbrella term. Many people I've met who call themselves Pagan are Wicca-influenced, but not necessarily Wiccan "to a T."
2006-10-12 05:08:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
No Pagan is not the same as Wicca, they dont do spells. Pagans are naturals they beleive in the sun and moon and earth and sky. They do not beleive in an external God but rather a God within each living thing.
2006-10-12 05:06:47 · answer #6 · answered by elaeblue 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2607509120382530850&q=demystifying+paganism&hl=en
Here's a great video, actually a sermon from a Christian, discussing Paganism and trying to debunk a lot of the rumors and misinformation about what Pagans and Wiccans do.
If you're still interested, there are more questions answered here:
http://www.witchvox.com/va/dt_va.html?a=usfl&c=white&id=1938http://www.witchvox.com/va/dt_va.html?a=usfl&c=white&id=1938
2006-10-12 10:01:12 · answer #7 · answered by AmyB 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-19 06:42:36 · answer #8 · answered by lagrone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many of the people who posted so crudely are the fine examples of Christianity we are told to look up to. Now you see why I no longer ask questions.
Chicky is Pagan. If you see her out and about, try sending her a message. She's a lovely lady who can probably help.
2006-10-12 05:09:09 · answer #9 · answered by . 5 · 4⤊ 3⤋
http://www.witchesway.net/links/paganism/beliefs.html
This is a site that will answer alot of your questions. It's amazing how many negative remarks you get for asking this kind of question. It would be nice if more people were open to learning about different religions so that we could all understand each other a little better.
2006-10-12 05:03:30 · answer #10 · answered by lynnca1972 5 · 4⤊ 4⤋