What are the basics of Pagan beliefs and practice?

Answer 1

Some pagans worship specific pantheons. Some of these are Celtic reconstructionism, Kemetic (Egyptian), Asatru (Norse), and Hellenismos (Greek).

There's also Wicca, which believes in the God and Goddess, and all gods and goddesses are aspects of them.

There are others as well, like the Church of All Worlds or Church of the Eternal Source, but reconstructionism and Wicca are the most common.

If you are curious, I'd recommend reading Drawing Down the Moon by Margot Adler. It's an excellent book on the broad world of Neo-Paganism.

Answer 2

Paganism is a blanket term. There are different traditions within Paganism, and different influences for Wicca as well. For example, a Wiccan might choose a Dianic philosophy or maybe a Sumerian one-or something else altogether. Depends on the person. Same thing for pagans.
Some similarities between us all is that we do not proselytize-that is try to convert others, and we respect our Mother Earth and realize she very direly needs our help.

Answer 3

Paganism is a broad term that refers to any religion outside the abrahamic ones. They include (but aren't limited to) Hindu, Buddhist, Wicca, Tao, Shinto, Native American.

Answer 4

Too big a question to answer. "Pagan" is an umbrella term that covers a wide variety of religions, NOT a specific religion itself. In its broadest meaning, it is any religion that is not one of the "Big Three" (Judaism, Christianity, Islam). More narrowly, it often refers to a group of modern and reconstructionist religions that TEND to be earth-focused and polytheistic.

You might want to try asking this question again, about a single religion like Wicca, Astaru, etc.

Answer 5

To love, honor, and respect ALL life. That diety is male and femalé, equal and supportive of each other, and that there is Magick in the air for us to harmonize with in thought and deed.