2007-09-05 23:54:56 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I have visions of a group of well hung naked gnomes stealing chillis now... Thanks very much Cat
2007-09-06 00:12:25 · answer #1 · answered by Nemesis 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Well, Paganism is our state of natural self and so is nudity.
I feel so sorry for the Christians who are gifted with a human body and find it disgusting. What a shame. This magnificent flesh, bone and blood machine and to think it is sinful just because it exists! I don't get that. Can you imagine animals and plants being embarrassed for existing in their skin? How funny would that be? Good thing they're not hung up about their bodies!
There's nothing more innocent feeling than being nude in nature.
I don't know of a lot of rituals today that have nudity. Only in some very private covens, ritual pagan gatherings, is nudity an option during meetings, and a few rituals. For us, its no big deal and has far less taboos on it than most religious folks.
Blessed Be
2007-09-06 11:28:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Nudity may attract some human attention, but to the Goddess how you are dressed makes little or no difference. Nudity is neither required nor is it prohibitied in my religion. It's up to you, and if it makes you feel more open, more natural, I don't have the least problem with it... however I do not see it actually happening very often. After the ritual, I do see a lot of nudity and sexual activity of course. That's a way of celebrating life, and as such, it's a beautiful thing.
2016-05-22 02:57:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Posers? For what, a Life Drawing class?
In the interest of truth, I'll answer seriously, at least for the Wiccans (can't speak for the other pagans.)
Being naked represents freedom. Freedom from expectations, authority beyond ourselves, or slavery of any type. It says we have nothing to hide, from each other or from the goddess.
Also in the interest of truth, it should be pointed out that not all members even of denominations that encourage ritual nudity actually practice it. Some people are just not comfortable without their clothes on, and never will be. And that's fine.
2007-09-06 01:02:10 · answer #4 · answered by Jewel 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Not all Pagans practice in the nude at all.
But the real question is why is nudity frowned upon so greatly? Why is there so many negative connotations to it?
Oh and Glenda, What was that? " Sexual sins"? OH COME ON NOW!!!!
IS not it a natural thing?
IS not it a needed thing? ( for pro-creation)
IS not it designed to be a pleasurable thing?
It's only a "sin" because you have been told that it is a bad and sinful thing by your parents and clergy.
Truth be told: It's been going on for quite some time now...Like from the beginning of time.
2007-09-06 02:13:37 · answer #5 · answered by Rebecca 5 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Nudity might work for some people.
But I live in NY.
There's two seasons here: 1) So cold that going outside nude will mean that certain body parts that are very near-and-dear to me will get frozen off, or 2) So hot and humid that going outside nude will mean those same body parts will be assaulted by mosquitos the size of a large housecat.
Can't speak for anybody else, mind you, but I'm gonna stay clothed, thankyouverymuch.
2007-09-06 05:36:58 · answer #6 · answered by ArcadianStormcrow 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I am not a pagan, yet I practice ritual nudity every evening. In fact, I am nude as I type this.
2007-09-06 10:42:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Not all Pagans practice ritual nudity....
Some sects require Tin Foil Hats (of course they must be made by the practitioner for the best effect)
2007-09-05 23:58:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anne Hatzakis 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Dang, how come I don't get invited to those?
I've been a practicing Pagan for over 25 years, and I've only ever been at ONE ritual where there was nudity.
And, dang it, there was nothing sexual about it.
~sigh~
Guess it's those "other" Pagans who do that; the ones in your imagination.
2007-09-06 02:02:00 · answer #9 · answered by Raven's Voice 5 · 7⤊ 0⤋
posers? posers of what? nudists?
we should all just walk around naked anyhow --- global warmings gonna be a biatch anytime now, might as well get used to it.
Seriously, imagine it *cue dream sequence*
Naked board meeting at noon.
Naked lunch-time at tacobell.
Naked beer-pong anyone?
Naked wii championships.
Naked pumpkin patch outings.
Naked Inaugural Ball and/or Naked State of the Union
Naked Nap-time.... wait, i do that already.
Seriously, need i go on? Naked for everyone! Boardgamedork for President 2008! Damn Right.
2007-09-06 00:41:06 · answer #10 · answered by Jewls 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
"Because most pagans practice sexual sins"
Do you really want that can of whoop as* opened?? Do you really want incidents of "good,wholesome god fearing kristjans" violating children, those of the same sex?
Sounds to me like someone is frustrated, nothing AA batteries cannot help.
2007-09-06 01:12:58 · answer #11 · answered by Thrudheim 3 · 7⤊ 0⤋