Tell me a little about your faith and what you find is the most spiritual thing you do in your faith. What about your faith gives you the most peace?
2006-11-12 08:23:40 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It's the triple A concept that works for me. First be Aware of all that could be, because it is. Second be Aligned because all matter is in a state of vibration including sentient beings such as ourselves and this is the most important part because the emotion we feel is the "what" we bring into our existence. The emotional spectrum is ranged from negative to positive and each emotion vibrates at a different frequency thus attracting that which we feel. An example being when negative emotions like anger control our thoughts and being we attract more of the same. By Aligning to a postive emotion like hope we bring about that positive energy by way of this new vibration of our central being. Third Allow these good things into Your life because You deserve them. These elements give me control over my existant and allow me to manipulate my enviroment in both the tangible and meta physical realms thereby providing me with a happy and abundant life. Simple is best, because I believe it to be so; it is and I've proven it over and over again so I know it works. It's the stuff that is forbidden in traditional religion so I know it to be true from those venues as well, this giving a double confirmation to the verasity of my findings independant of my own research and experimentations. Some call it Wicca, others Witchcraft; still more refer to it as Paganism. Hey, call it what ever You care to. I live well because of this and I'll never give it up in fact if anything I'll use it more and more with each passing day. Life is beautiful for me and I hope it is good for You too no matter how You seek peace and love. All good things!
2006-11-12 09:22:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I believe in a god and a goddess representing the masculine and feminine aspects of the natural world. I try to live and let live, causing no harm to others. I would never harm an animal needlessly, but neither do I mourn a creature that dies fulfilling its purpose in life (and that purpose may be to clothe me or feed me). I have no problems with those who choose to hunt, so long as they use what they kill and do not merely take a trophy and leave the rest to rot.
The most spiritual thing I do in my faith is to commune with the gods by appreciating the world around us. I find peace in knowing that all living things are connected by the Great Weave.
2006-11-12 08:31:16 · answer #2 · answered by whtknt 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I am a Celtic Pagan.
the most spiritual thing about my faith. i would shave to say deep meditation and personel connection with the gods.
and the monthly moon rituals that i currently officiate at. (trying to get some of my students to take the lead)
and Marriage ceramonies (handfasting rituals). i do not get the chance to preform many, but they are always a spiritual and emotional time and i love them the most. i think that the gods pay special attention when people are proclaiming their love before them.
the most peace,
would have to be that in following the path of the Druids i am encouraged to study and experience other religions and faiths. and to embrace their gods if their gods woll embrace me.
this opens me to much wisdom that other people have and gives me a chance to really understand the spirituality of other people.
2006-11-12 08:34:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Firstly, it should be clarified that the term "Pagan" is an umbrella term. There are MANY religions that fall under Paganism. Wicca just happens to be one of them. But there is also Asatru, Druidism, Vodoun/Voodoo, Shamanism and Stregheria just to name a few. Each religion has a completely different set of beliefs and come from roots based in different parts of the world. Astaru's roots are Norse. Drudism's roots are Celtic. Stregheria's roots are Italian and Vodoun's/Voodoo's roots are both West African.
I personally don't follow any specific path under Paganism. I'm pretty eclectic. My beliefs are also long-winded and complicated, so I won't get into them here. LOL!
As to what about it gives me peace....well many things. I can give you an example. Part of what I believe is reincarnation. Now, I lost my mom in January of last year because she was killed in a car accident. She was broadsided by an 18-wheeler. For my dad and my brother, who's religious beliefs are different than mine. (They believe in God.) They had severe difficulty coping with the loss of my mom. My dad had to see a grief counselor, though he didn't want to, but he coudn't function at work. My brother should have, but didn't. I was the only one who was able to deal with it. Why? Because my beliefs helped me. I believe that the essence of what is her is not gone forever and she will be back, someday. As what, I don't know and when I don't know. And I most likely, I still will never see her again. But at least I know she has another shot at life because the one she had was taken from her too soon. So, that made me feel better.
Anyway, that was just one example. There are many things about my beliefs that bring me peace. But, if I got into them, I'd be typing all night. LOL. Anyway, I hope this answered your question.
2006-11-12 09:15:59 · answer #4 · answered by OranjTulip 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wicca is a somewhat new faith. It replaced into created interior the 1950's. It replaced into based, partly, on historical Pagan ideals. Paganism is a wide umbrella term for many faiths. surely any faith different than Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are seen Pagan. Hinduism, which could be seen Pagan, is reportedly the oldest faith. Paganism as i think of you recommend it (alongside with Druidism and different such religions) is surely older than Christianity. Many Christian trip trips, rituals, or maybe Saints are "borrowed" from the Pagan religions. Christmas case in point. same with Easter. Even the trinity. they're all "borrowed" from Pagan ideals. Saint Brigid replaced into at one time a Goddess. She replaced into lifted section and parcel from Pagan ideals and transplanted into Christian Sainthood. The Celts surpassed their religious ideals down via be attentive to mouth, they did no longer have a written historic past early on. yet that doesn't negate the reality that it predates Christianity via extremely some time. as a depend of actuality, the Romans forcefully switched over the Pagan hundreds for the time of Europe ("borrowing" their rituals, trip trips and Goddess/Gods to make the conversion much less complicated to take). So needless to say, the Pagans have been there first.
2016-12-14 05:59:39 · answer #5 · answered by lacross 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From an eclectic Pagan perspective:
I believe in a dualistic Deity who is both male and female. Whether this means that there are two Deities or just one, I cannot say. I use a lot of Kemet terminology to describe what I feel, because I feel it fits the best, so I refer to the Deity as the Hidden One. I firmly believe in the concept of Ma'at, which is the goodness and order to the universe. I feel that we need to live in tune with Ma'at and we need to strive for selflessness, knowledge, and respect for others.
What gives me comfort is my belief in the eternal soul. I had a close friend die when she was only 21, and I need to believe that she is eternal and I will see her again.
2006-11-12 09:50:37 · answer #6 · answered by Mrs. Pears 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a Christian and have been one since my mid-teens. However, I view God as the Author of all Magick. I don't feel that Witchcraft, herbalism or rituals contradict God's Word in any way. In fact, I believe He expects us to take advantage of the resources, elements and energies that He created for us to help ourselves, each other and more importantly His kingdom.
Being on this side of Christianity has definitely taught me how to be loving and accepting of those of all faiths since I've become a target for not just Christians but many other groups.
Blessed Be
2006-11-12 08:52:08 · answer #7 · answered by Celestian Vega 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure what I into. I'm sort of pagan sort of Wiccan sort of occultist.
The thing that helps me find peace is the feeling I get when I astral. I believe that from path working I going into Yesad. When I'm there I know the love that can only be called "God".
2006-11-12 08:32:04 · answer #8 · answered by Tedi 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I follow a Celtic Reconstructionist path.
I am a polytheist and some of my deities are Taranis, Lugh and Epona. Two important tenets of my religion are honor and hospitality (there are more). My religion is offertory in nature and it provides the structure and methods for me to deepen my relationships with my deities. I believe that deities have both positive and negative traits just like anyone else. I do not believe that any deity is all-knowing or all-powerful. I also believe in land and water spirits/deities. I believe in reincarnation and give daily offerings of incense, food and drink at my family altar. I honor my ancestors. After death, I believe that I will go to the Otherworld to feast before reincarnating again to learn more.
The most spiritual things that I do are prayer, meditation, and giving offerings. Prayer and meditation (basically talking and listening) help me to deepen my relationships with my deities. This is by far the most important things and the main purpose of my practices. Giving offerings--whether at our altar, to a charity, to wildlife, or simply to others--helps me to honor my deities and focus more on the importance of giving rather than myself. It helps me to keep my priorities in the forefront of my mind and back them up by at least one simple gesture every day.
2006-11-13 06:28:27 · answer #9 · answered by Witchy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh I am spiritualist ( i never know what catagory i fit into lol ) but i think i can answer this
we believe in spirit communication and that in itself has to be the most wonderful thing about my faith .. speaking with spirit is awsome
the most spiritual thing i do is give these messages which brings peace and hope to others
which in turn brings peace and hope and happiness to me .. that i have been able to do this for others xx
thank you for such a wonderful question
2006-11-12 08:27:23 · answer #10 · answered by Peace 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋