I would like to know. I am in the process of educating myself in the ways of the Pagan faith. I feel that it is the path for me. I am pro-gay rights and I would like to know what the rest of the Pagan community thinks. Thank you!
Peace and love to all.
2007-01-07 12:36:15 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If you are a fundie Christian than don't answer this question. I already know what you people think....
2007-01-07 12:36:45 · update #1
Hooray! I am happy to see that Pagans agree with my views.
And thank you kindly for welcoming me to your faith.
2007-01-07 12:40:47 · update #2
Julia B: I apologize if I had offended you. That comment was directed towards the funie Christians, not all.
2007-01-07 12:43:04 · update #3
By Pagan I mean one who follows Earth bound religion
2007-01-07 12:44:26 · update #4
"An harm ye none, do what ye will" and "All acts of pleasure and love are scared" ...
I'm a Pagan and I haven't really met any others who have a negative view of homosexuals. We believe in live and let life.
2007-01-07 13:44:16 · answer #1 · answered by Tlazohtzin 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Pagans View of divorce, homosexuality, and gender equality are generally very supportive of human differences, equality, and personal choice. Many believe that involvement in community action, especially regarding environmental concerns, is integral to the belief in human interdependence and worship of the Earth Mother.
Neo-Pagans are a community of faiths bringing ancient Pagan and magickal traditions to the modern age--including mostly Wicca but also Druidism, Asatru, Shamanism, neo-Native American, and more. Neo-Pagan is an umbrella term for various and diverse beliefs with many elements in common.
I find great comfort in this because I am a native American and preferred the ancient teachings.
2007-01-07 12:41:53 · answer #2 · answered by Cherokee Billie 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The Charge of the Goddess says, and I'm paraphrasing, that all acts of love and pleasure are Her sacraments. This is a Wiccan piece. Also, the Wiccan Rede says, "'an it harm none, do what thou wilt". I would say Pagans are pretty accepting of gays, and I've been active in the Pagan community in my region for over 10 years. Can't speak for everyone, but I've never seen any attitudes other than acceptance.
2007-01-07 12:41:38 · answer #3 · answered by warriorwoman 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
the vast majority of cutting-edge pagans are very GLBT-pleasant; in reality, there's a extremely extreme percentage of the pagan inhabitants (compared to the inhabitants at tremendous) it really is no longer instantly and/or cisgendered. You do get exceptions, for sure. some pagans are nonetheless transphobic because they could't wrap their head around the concept that genetics doesn't continuously equivalent gender id. And there are some uncommon cases of homophobia, consisting of Wiccan author Mark Ventimiglia, who become ousted from the Seax-Wica custom for homophobic comments (a million); in case you seem up his e book "The Wiccan Rede" on Amazon and browse the comments some human beings have also referred to his homophobic interpretation of the Rede. For the most par,t although, pagans tend to be fairly "stay and allow stay" about the completed ingredient.
2016-12-28 08:42:03 · answer #4 · answered by daloris 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What's the Pagan faith? I always thought the word came about long ago to describe anyone not of the accepted faith. For instance, if most people in a society were Christian, they would look at non-Christians as pagans. So, using this, I'm sure some pagans think being gay is fine and possibly some don't. It would seem it's all up in the air.
2007-01-07 12:39:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
I am Pagan and can speak only for myself and the folks I know. I can honestly say it does not matter to us what a person sexual orientation is to any of the Pagan community that I know.
2007-01-07 12:40:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
That would be a personal issue. The religion itself as far as I know doesn't make any stipulation. Of the books i've read on paganism, I've never seen a negative statement on the subject of gay rights.
2007-01-07 12:42:29 · answer #7 · answered by DishclothDiaries 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I am a Christian and I was a Wiccan for 6 1/2 years. Pagans and Wiccans tend to have a live and let live approach to life. As for your comment about Christians, not all of us are like that. Some of us actually realize that we are not God and it is not for us to judge anyone.
2007-01-07 12:40:45 · answer #8 · answered by Julia B 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
People have got to be true to themselves, that applies to sexuality too. I have Pagan tendancies and I reckon that life is about the pursuit of inner peace and happiness so that means that gays must feel free to be themselves.
2007-01-07 12:43:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
You might mean Wiccan, but I'll state mine [I'm more of a city Pagan, like a Greek would be.]
I don't care. Sex is sex, it feels good [and if it dosen't, don't do it.]. If you want to love a man [if you are a man], go ahead. If it's wanted, it makes you happy.
Now, that said, I do find believe thorough consent is necessary.
2007-01-07 12:47:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋