I know there are a lot of different pagan "religions" and I have always been interested in them. What is the best way for me to find out which one is good for me? And how do I presue it?
Thanks
2007-03-30 08:09:44 · 15 answers · asked by Zoe 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There is a book called "Drawing Down The Moon" by Margot Adler. Many tradtitions and pagan paths are outlined in that beefy (though somewhat dry) tome. You could also research online here is a good place to learn about a few different ones http://www.religioustolerance.org/neo_paga.htm.
or you could look here http://www.selectsmart.com/FREE/select.php?client=pagantraditions
or here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Pagan_Traditions
I also agree with Lokisanna, I searched high & low, looking into as many different sects of paganism that I could find, but what ended up taking me were the tradtitions of my ancestors, as they are reconstruced in modern Germanic Heathenism. So It would proabaly be best to start with researching the tradtitions of your ethnic heritage...
2007-03-30 11:12:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are tons, the best place to start is within. You need to take a look at what you think of the universe, the gods or lack thereof, maybe your own ancestory, or the parts and cultures of history that intrigue you. Then hit the library or Barnes N' Nobles. Many pagan religions are hold overs from ancestral history (Celts, Norse, Greek etc) and mst pople are drawn to their ancestors, but there are other groups too. Witchvox can be a good place to meet up with pagans, but it is mostly Wiccans there. You can google any myt structure and you will get a hit or two from modern practitioners of that religion. Do remember that any old jerk can have a website so just because it claims to be Druid, or Norse etc, doesn't make it real or valid. If you have a particular religion in mind, there are plenty of us around, just ask.
2007-03-30 15:16:47 · answer #2 · answered by Momofthreeboys 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why do you put religion in quotes?
Anyway, you know all those stories you were taught in school? The Greek, Roman, Norse, maybe even Irish mythology... and Gilgamesh? Those are based on Pagan religions. Read those again, but this time read them with the same attention that Christians are supposed to read the Bible. Something will ring true for you and then you'll have your starting point.
http://www.sacredhearth.com
2007-04-02 09:49:47 · answer #3 · answered by kaplah 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read, read, and read that’s all I can suggest. Most people start out reading any way, You have the internet, one of the greatest recourses eva! Why don’t you use it to search and look up the different branches of paganism that you had in mind? That’s the best that I can do for your question, hope it helps!
2007-03-30 15:21:13 · answer #4 · answered by I Smoke Cigarettes 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Pagan Primer (link in sources) might help you figure out which pagan religion you want. Ask yourself these questions: Do I believe in one god, many gods, or something in between?
Do I believe it's important to worship the gods the same way they were in pre-Christian times, or is it important for me to worship them in more modern context?
Do I believe it is important to stay in one pantheon/religion, or to do a combination?
Do I feel drawn to an nature-based or urban-based religion?
Am I interested in magic? If so, am I more drawn to "high" magic (ceremonial magic, OTO, etc.) or "low" magic (folk magic, hoodoo, etc.)?
What part of the world/cultures am I drawn to?
What personalities, archetypes, or qualities of gods am I drawn to?
Those are all of the questions I can think of right now. Hope that helps.
2007-03-30 15:27:29 · answer #5 · answered by lalasnake 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well there is one thing no other creed can give you, no matter what is said, a connection with your heritage. Whatever your race or nationality might be the ancestral ways of our fore bearers call to us all. Your genetic inheritance links you to them in the same way your family line, so whether you would connect to the Norse Asatru, Chinese Taoism, African Yoruba, or Caribbean Santeria, all of us have an ancestral path to return to.
2007-03-30 15:33:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Most people start with Wicca because it is so easy to find books, websites and material on it. Then once they have that down they expand out from there. The best place to start is to look up things on the internet and visit your local library or metaphysical store.
2007-03-30 15:13:21 · answer #7 · answered by janicajayne 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why do you need a certain religion? I take from them all. They're all interesting really. I would just study them all and see what's more comfortable. You could follow your ancestral religion also- for example if you have ancestors from Northern Europe you could follow the Asatru religion.
2007-03-30 15:13:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
She didn't ask where is the closest christian church douche bags, she asked where to find more info on Pagan religions. Stop trying to convert people.
2007-03-30 15:24:33 · answer #9 · answered by danzahn 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Read, read, and then read some more. Most pagans I know said that as they were learning, the "right one" spoke to them.
http://www.religioustolerance.org/neo_paga.htm for some information on neopagan paths.
Also, you may want to consider taking this quiz:
http://www.beliefnet.com/story/76/story_7665_1.html
and seeing which one(s) most closely echo your current beliefs.
2007-03-30 15:14:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋