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#237006 03/14/06 02:34 PM
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Neo-Pagan and Pagan faiths in general are a minority in the world and are often misunderstood. Take a look at some of the common misperceptions about Paganism.

Misunderstanding Paganism

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ouch smak i never looked at the bible in that exact light. but i am glad that i am not the only one that connects God and AVON lol!!! and I AM a CHristian lol


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That is a great "article" (for lack of a better word). I'm not super familiar with the Bible. The Adam & Eve story always did strike me as odd/gross. I mean, if they really were the only people on earth, there would have to be a WHOLE LOT of inbreeding going on. The inbreeding was my explanation for why the world is a bit messed up now... I guess I can't use that anymore!!

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I've met the author, and his real point is, most Pagans are just fine and happy and healthy that way, despite many attempts by some to tell us that we are not.

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He made some great points about that. I know that not all Christians are like the ones in his story, but I wish more people could have a live and let live to people in general. The world would be a much happier place.

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When I get confronted over being Pagan, and refuse to engage in verbal or written arguments with whoever it is that's giving me a hard time, they often get really angry that I won't fight with them. And then they start hurling really nasty and personal insults, trying to get me to interact with them. And this behavior is coming from people who insist they are coming from a space of love, and that they are only acting with my best interests at heart.

I find it both hypocritical and sad, really.

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I experienced a sort of bad reaction by a quilt group I belonged to. I did try and talk to them but that was a huge mistake on my part. The ring leader called me at home and told me how ashamed of myself I should be and that it's a wonder that my child has not been taken from me (no I'm not kidding about this). To be honest I was really shocked. But being the smart alec that I am I did ask her if she gave the same "courtesy call" to other new comers after she finds out what religion or spiritual path they are. For my sons sake, I make it a sort of personal rule to not discuss religion/spiritual paths with people we do not know. I don't want my son to be put in a bad position just because of our beliefs. I am not really sure how it would be viewed here.

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I haven't had an experience as such yet. I believe it will come along sooner or later, though. My course of action is as Rae has done in the past. Do not engage! If the person is genuinely trying to figure out what it means, then I'll tell them the basics while keeping it short. Otherwise, I can figure out pretty quickly when someone is asking questions for ammo purposes.

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I have to say, being the editor of this topic has really educated me when it comes to these sorts of situations. I was never outright attacked for my beliefs until I took this position.

However, my decision to become the editor here was also a part of my finding a very strong and wonderful real world spiritual community, so I've always had a fantastic human support system to help me though the rough spots. I still practice as a solitary in my day-to-day life, but I have a network of like-minded persons who I can call or email at any time for connection.

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I have only ever received one bad reaction, from an ex-boyfriend. Most people seem really turned off by the word Pagan, though...as if you're going to sprout horns and start throwing around hexes on the spot! <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> I tend to say I'm non-christian/agnostic and if I'm asked more questions I'll go into details (divine feminine, Goddess, etc.)

I have to say that I really think there is a shift happening. I'm meeting more and more women who are coming into contact with/realizing that there is this Divine Feminine concept, more women who are embracing themselves as women. It's really quite wonderful!

P.S. Very excited to find this forum, as a woman and a Pagan!

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