we have churches ... we have services
but there are no books to read from
we have philosophies and healing sections ... followed my mediumship demonstrations....
besides the main religions which i know about ...
do Pagan religions have churches ... books etc that are used during services etc ?
what about other religions along the same lines ?
i would be interested to read about others , so please share what your faith involves xxx
2006-12-05 07:31:36 · 10 answers · asked by Peace 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
by books .. i mean like scripture based
2006-12-05 07:33:21 · update #1
Julia .. there are Christian spiritualist who do as you say yes ...
this is not the same thing though
i know of no spiritualist church that use a bible
2006-12-05 07:39:25 · update #2
Wicca/Paganism has no "holy book." Each individual Wiccan writes hir own "scriptures," called a grimoire or book of shadows. Often, covens and circles (groups, or "churches" of Wiccans) will write a collective grimoire. Grimoires often contain various words of wisdom, as well as magickal guidelines, spells, definitions, various instructions, and experiences.
I'm working on opening a "nexus," which would serve as a physical building that welcomed all Pagans and their friends for worship and magickal services. There are places like that in existence, but they are few in number.
2006-12-05 07:36:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 4⤋
There's many books on Paganism, but none claim to be the only truth. Budhism has Siddhartha's words or books to teach from. He claimed it to be the only truth to follow (just like Jesus) did any of them mean it in that sense? I don't know. I don't think we need books to know the truth. Even in Christianity Jesus said that Heaven (or the kingdom of God) is within. So, there is really no need to go to church or to follow anything in any book since the book is not 'within'. All the wisdom of the world and the universe can be found within yourself.
2006-12-05 07:55:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I studied the Bible a lot and i got all my questions answered by reading the Srimad Bhagavatam and Bhagavad Gita As It Is, by Srila Prabhupada.
"Sri Hari, the Supreme Personality of Godhead , is situated beyond the range of material nature; therefore He is the supreme transcendental person. He can see everything inside and outside; therefore He is the supreme overseer of all living entities. If someone takes shelter at His lotus feet and worship him, he also attains a transcendental position." SB 10.88.5
We are spiritual soul, therefore we belong to the spiritual world, the transcendental world, therefore, the philosophy or religion that can't take us there, is useless.
2006-12-05 07:48:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Daemonolators have temples and services. We also have books of prayer we read from (written by more poetic Daemonolators) and standard rites we perform on certain days or for specific rites of passage. Sometimes we modify those rites to tailor them to a specific individual and we can also write our own prayers if we choose. We have books to guide us on our individual paths to spiritual enlightenment and fulfillment, but none of them say, "This is the truth" or "You must do this or that." Instead, they offer suggestions for finding our own truths and what works for the individual spiritually. We also have philosophies, rituals for healing and participatory exercises in mediumship.
2006-12-05 07:40:09 · answer #4 · answered by swordarkeereon 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, I'm Wiccan, which is a specific branch based on many pagan beliefs, and I'm sure there are "scriptures" that covens use. There are so many different Wiccan paths that first you have to pick one that you feel calls to you best. Then, if you want to join a coven, you do, and I'm sure there are specific books for different traditions that list out what that tradition follows. I don't know as Paganism is quite so structured, though. I have one friend who prides himself on being a Pagan, and he's never spoken of any scriptures that he follows. He does a lot with creating his own runes and ritual work based loosely on Norse traditions, but as far as I know he doesn't have one set book that he follows.
Blessed be!
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2006-12-05 07:37:00 · answer #5 · answered by wyvern1313 4 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Some Pagan churches exist but most die-hard pagans will tell you Nature is their church, no specific books are used(in-line with the traditional druid practices) but sometimes an influential or meaningful statement or poem is read, such as "Charge of the Goddess". Personally, the only book I carry with me into the circle is my book of shadows.
2006-12-05 07:36:07 · answer #6 · answered by enslavementality 3 · 6⤊ 2⤋
pagans do not have "churches." they may have regular meeting places - a park, a forest, living rooms, but very few have buildings dedicated solely for that.
they do not have books for services, generally, or even any specific central books. books are more for self-development; or for ideas - more like a recipe book - you find (and maybe modify) the ones that you want to use.
2006-12-05 07:37:08 · answer #7 · answered by kent_shakespear 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Spiritualists go by the bible,they still believe in God,Jesus etc.i suggest you pay more attention sweet pea.
spiritualist just believe in life after death and try to prove it through medium ship.
all in all similar to most religions accept with a slight twist !!
2006-12-05 07:38:14 · answer #8 · answered by julia 1 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Use your spirituality and Bible will make sense to you!
2006-12-05 07:38:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I BELEAVE IN JULIA THE MASTER ,GET ON UR KNEES AND PRAY TO HER, U EARTH WORMS BEFORE ITS 2LATE
2006-12-05 07:34:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋