Why can't Christians and Pagans get along?!?

Question

Seriously! I'm a Pagan and I don't want anything more to do with demons than anyone else. And I know I'm not being deceived because as Tolkein put it "A servant of the Enemy would look fairer and feel fouler."

Does it matter what we believe, or does it matter how we act to our brothers and sisters of the world?

Answer 1

If you mean on here-well the internet attracts Christian fundies for some reason and when they tell Pagans that we're evil etc they tend to get people a bit upset and you get arguments.Just ignore any disputes you don't feel like getting involved in.

If you mean in real life -are you in America?I understand it's harder being Pagan there as you have a lot of Christian fundies who hate us.

I live in the UK.We have very few fundies and Pagans tend to be left alone.Maybe you should consider relocating?

Answer 2

You could also ask why don't Catholics and Protestants get along, or why don't Jews and Muslims, or why don't Chinese Communists and practitioners of Falun Gong get along. Unfortunately, some human beings believe that people who are "different" from them are "wrong", and this tendency especially shows up when religious beliefs are concerned. It doesn't help that some elements of Christianity can be interpreted to suggest that "Christianity is the only way." For example, Jesus is recorded to have said "No one goes to the father except through me" in the Gospel of John. Some Christians interpret this to mean that all non-Christian faiths are automatically wrong (if not downright evil). In fairness to Christians, there are Pagans who are just as convinced that Christianity is "wrong" -- because it is sexist, intolerant, homophobic, etc. In other words, it doesn't matter what religion you adhere to, if you have the mentality of "my way's the only way," you will tend to be intolerant of others.

Now for the good news: there really are some Christians (and some Pagans, and some members of all faiths) who believe that people with different religions need to get along. Those are the kinds of friends worth having. Often, these more liberal-minded Christians (and Pagans, etc.) like to get involved in organizations or programs that specialize in interfaith dialogue and work. Look in the yellow pages or on the internet to see if there is an interfaith alliance in your community. That's a great way to make friends (of many different faiths) who share your commitment to tolerance.

Incidentally, I'm one of those Christians! :-)

Many blessings,
Carl

Answer 3

I am a pagan as well and I get along with most christians, there are those that i cant stand because they have closed their minds and refuse to let other beliefs enter into their thoughts and meanwhile condemn me and my beliefs. I personally dont believe in demons but christians tend to and why do they still feel the need to denounce everyone and threaten them with demonic figures in order to convert someone, how many people does that work on. I know the path i am on is the one im meant to be on, the priest at the church i was at before leaving told me that i was meant for a differant path outside christianity so even those christians who say i am following a path of evil i say to you how can that be if your beliefs come from your soul which is given to your body by the divine, and also how can you deny that my path is right for me if even the divine has told a leader of a religious community. What matters is how we live our faith, most people who continue to say things from the bible and call themselves christian in the end turn out to be doing the opposite of what they preach, i think that we can best show our beliefs through what we do to each other and the world around us. All religions have the same core belief, to treat others the best they can be treated and not to harm one another in anyway. Beyond that what does it matter if i am Pagan and you are Christian, we are all still people in this world, why not live with the differances and embrace one another like we should and strive to make the world last for as long as it possibly can instead of harming it and letting it die along with humanity.

Answer 4

Some can, some can't - it all depends on the individuals communication skills and ability to agree to disagree whilst still being able to talk about one's views. There is no fun with dealing with a person who does not talk religion/politics simply because they can't handle disagreement, or someone that argues that his point is the right way for everyone. That's the thing about Christianity - it's their way or the highway, usually. If they could get over that, debates would be a lot more interesting and friendly.

Answer 5

Most people outside my circle of friends don't know that I'm Pagan, because I don't feel I have to justify it to anyone (Christian) who would want to tell me I'm going to hell. I tried to be Christian for many years, been there done that.. it didn't work for me. I have Christian friends who don't know I'm Pagan and wouldn't know what it was even if I told them. The ignorance is staggering and I have more interesting things to do than explaining myself to people who could get off their lazy keesters and learn something about other beliefs if they really were as tolerant and open-minded as they claim to be.

Answer 6

Because Christians can't butt out or be respectful while the Pagans litterally do not care about the Christians one way or another. It has to do with the behavior of people.

Answer 7

I get along with the Christians here at home.. I find some on this to be a tad judgmental. I wont name names but most Wiccan/pagans know about our lovely evening troll who claims to be christian but probably isn't.

Answer 8

I get along with most Christians offline. There are a few I just can't seem to get along with, so I avoid them all together.

It matters how we act. What we claim to follow doesn't mean anything if we don't treat each other with a common respect/courtesy.

Answer 9

Tolkein was wrong.
A servant of the enemy would pass for a friend to learn your points of vulnerability.

Christians know this, and acknowledge the Biblical truth that even Satan can transform himself into an angel of light.

Answer 10

what diffrence does it make.. look around not every person believes in god, and even so they still get along...the reason
were all the same....im a christian but in no way do i slander others with it, demons on the other hand what are they..what purpose do they serve other then destroying human souls.. in which we have total control of.. mayeb they are just jealous that us humans have so much freedom they dont...anyway everyone has a choice...oh expect demons of course,lol
have a nice day