2006-11-12 13:16:38 · 14 answers · asked by chea 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Of course we do. It's just that what books a Pagan thinks is holy is different from what a mainstream religious might consider (in fact, some of the main-streamers might consider burning...which is a sad sad thought.) To me many books are holy; not for their content but because they are books. To me the Bible, the Quaran, the Torah and other such religious tomes are just as sacred as books about humour or art or other religions. They're the thoughts of both Man and Deity set on paper; they're the thoughts that trickle down to Now from centuries or millenia ago. By the thought they contain paper and hide become sacred.
2006-11-12 13:23:54 · answer #1 · answered by Mama Otter 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not in the way that the bible is holy for Christians.
There are books of lore, and those are important. But you must realize that Paganism is a set that contains subsets, like Wicca, Asatru, etc., and that they are NOT all the same. I can only speak with authority about Witchcraft. There may be others here who can answer for other Pagan religious practices.
For the Craft of the Wise, most of us have books, written in our own hand, in which we record the passed-down sacred wisdom of our Tradition.
By the way, to whoever said "Jesus called everyone who did not follow his rule or teachings pagan", I do not believe you are correct.
Please cite the chapter and verse where he said that.
Here, btw, is some information on the origin of the word "pagan":
http://www.religioustolerance.org/paganism.htm
2006-11-12 13:59:43 · answer #2 · answered by Praise Singer 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well paganism is a very broad religion, which has described things from Greek Mythology, Roman Mythology, Celtic Mythology, Norse Mythology, Wicca, etc.
To my knowledge there are any holy books, as in "this book is perfect and completely true" in these religions, but sometimes there are stories or books of poems that are considered important.
Like the Eddas (a collection of poems) for Norse Mythology
or stories written by Heisod or Homer.
2006-11-12 14:44:50 · answer #3 · answered by LearningGuy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would depend on the type of Pagan.
Certain branches of Paganism do have written books of lore, that can contain everything from mythologies to ritual instructions. Others do not have anything as structured, with perhaps a notebook of thoughts, poetry, etc.
In most cases, none of these are treated in the same manner as books such as the Bible or the Koran.
2006-11-13 01:22:34 · answer #4 · answered by ArcadianStormcrow 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What do you mean by "pagan"? Most religions have their own holy books.....
2006-11-12 13:19:29 · answer #5 · answered by musicgurl1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not as most people consider books like the Koran or Bible. For most of us, books are just ways to learn new ideas or ways of doing things. We don't need to worship any book, as any faith or belief should come from inside.
2006-11-12 15:35:35 · answer #6 · answered by quietwater 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first thing you have to do is define ..."pagans"...then you can ask your question ......I am of the Wicca...and YES we have a "holy book"...BUT...you wont find it in any book store.....nor will you find it in someones house that is in the Wicca.....we keep it tucked away, and only pull it out when it needs to be.....i hope this answer is just as confusing as your question ......
2006-11-12 16:17:59 · answer #7 · answered by mark22059 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes and no. there are no so called holy books that you can go buy to learn our beliefs. each coven and grove has different beliefs.
however i have 3 books that i consider holy or sacred.
my spellbook
my book of days (rituals)
and my gorve's book of law.
these are all written by us and for us. my spellbook and my book of days will be buried (cremated actually) with me they are for me and me only.
the book of law will move on to the next priest to continue our tradition.
2006-11-12 13:24:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus called everyone who did not follow his rule or teachings pagan. To not believe that Jesus shed his blood for your sins, and was resurrected, is an insult to God. God gave the chance for us to be able to redeem ourselves through the blood of his Son.To deny his Son is a sin against him. To accept his Son and be born again in the blood of Christ makes us Holy and one with Jesus. Pagans are not Holy they are antichrist, so they could not possibly have'Holy Books' ! To go against the heavenly Father is to be in association with satan the devil.
2006-11-12 13:22:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
It was written by NIKE. JUST DO IT!
They'll work out the Karma in a 1000 years or so!
2006-11-12 13:20:02 · answer #10 · answered by Tegghiaio Aldobrandi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋