Someone desribed it as Conservative. Is there a Celtic paganism thats more "conservative" cause so far all I have found is really "wicca-like" hippieish.
2007-11-28 07:32:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Celtic Reconstructionist is what you're looking for.
2007-11-28 07:36:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's kind of hard to say. Ancient Celtic religions were spoken, not written. The most we have in writing are Roman viewpoints on the Celtic people. There is not a lot to go on. In my opinion most people do their best to reconstruct Celtic religion in modern groups. We do have practitioners of Druidism and etc., however, it's tough to decide how much is based on the actual belief system and how much is made up. I'm not an expert by any means, on Celtic paganism, but I would assume these things by what I DO know.
Check out this article on wikipedia on Celtic polytheism:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celtic_polytheism
2007-11-28 15:40:48 · answer #2 · answered by Azure AM 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Celtic Reconstructionism or traditionalism is probably what you're looking for. Definitely check out the CR FAQ which others have recommended; that should give you at least a basic understanding of the movement.
CR attempts to modernly and accurately revive pre-Christian religious traditions, and a lot of emphasis is placed upon historical accuracy and cultural context and tradition.
2007-11-28 20:57:56 · answer #3 · answered by VitaBella 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Search online for things like "Reconstructionist Celtic Paganism" and you should find some good sites that aren't Wiccan-ish. Jordsvin
http://home.earthlink.net/~jordsvin
2007-11-29 03:03:17 · answer #4 · answered by jordsvin1313 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every path has it's conservative, middle ground and fluffy side - Asatru included. (We call one extreme Wicca-Tru). I think Celtic and Asatru are generally more conservative overall than other pagan paths and Wicca - Asatru is known as the path with the homework - LOL
2007-11-28 15:40:05 · answer #5 · answered by Aravah 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
celtic reconstructionism is closer to asatru than wicca. But, there are things I don't like about it myself.. I think you'll find that most paths that others create are like that. So, take things with a grain of salt and find the way that's right for you.
Here are some links to cr sites:
http://www.paganachd.com/faq/
http://www.celtictale.com/
http://www.imbas.org/
2007-11-28 15:41:32 · answer #6 · answered by Kallan 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Druidry is certainly a form of celtic paganism, and the grove I work with is anything but wicca-like hippiesh lol, but I do have to say that it does of course vary from group to group.
2007-11-28 15:37:23 · answer #7 · answered by Diane 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋