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was it all you hope it would be? or are you pleasantly surprised or shocked by some areas?
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Re: being a pagan
Mon, May 26, 2008 - 11:45 AMWhat a fabulous question!
In some ways it is all I hoped, and more. In other ways it is a huge disappointment.
And I guess I can say that the difference lies in which particular group of "pagans" I happen to be associating with at the moment. Some of them are totally on my wave length and others are lightyears away. I suppose it's the same with any religion, really.
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Re: being a pagan
Tue, May 27, 2008 - 7:38 AMI'm on the same wave as you. On some levels its more then I hoped for. But there are aspects that I find challenging and wish would improve.
For instance, the rights of pagans, the opportunities to have more group access or access to centers or places of worship. Also the fact many of us have to rely on private groups to "accept" us into their circle.
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Re: being a pagan
Mon, February 9, 2009 - 11:59 AMIt could just be my nordic streak, but I feel that the fact we can worship on a purely individual level is a blessing.
I was closer to my brothers and sisters in the coven than almost anyone else. The notion of "acceptance" is strange to me, however. I have been nothing but welcomed by other pagans...this is only my own experience.
The way some think that the Divine listens to them or loves them more when they enter a particular building is something I have never understood.
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Re: being a pagan
Sat, March 7, 2009 - 5:26 PMInteresting that I saw this question right at a time I am pondering this.
Its been an incredily dichotomous experience.
I've been practicing over 16 year and out in the open about it for 14 or so. On a personal level I am constantly learning how much there is yet to know and it has brought me the connexion to my roots, ancestors, and the Otherworld that is deep and powerful.
On the interpersonal level...other than my clan and some peple who are as close as family it has been a tremendously disappointing experience. I have not found many who share my worldview (Celtic, reconstructionist, shamanic) and many others who treat it as a fad or lifestyle or hobby. I've found the changes over the last 15 years very very disheartening. Most of my experiences with group events in my part of the country have left me wanting for a real sense of community in all the ways that matter that I am familiar with from back home. honestly might have satyed in the Catholic church if I knew then what I know now. -
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Re: being a pagan
Wed, March 25, 2009 - 7:33 AMWell I was born and raised in a Southern Baptist house and pretty much forced to go to Sunday School and church. I read and listen - I had questions - my questions were either not answered at all or I was told to accept it all on just faith. Well this Virgo just can't take things on just faith alone. Being a Pagan for me has brought answers to my questions, have shown me things I would have never seen if I stayed in an organized politically correct religion, basically it has opened my eyes and heart to wonderful things.
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