i geuss my label would be "Pagan" right?
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No a pagan worships gods other then The God.\nYou may be an athiest or agnostic.\nWhat do you worship?\nRomans 10
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dont push it under their nose just live your life to the pagan ethics . they arent that different to the regular religions . why is it so important that you are accepted by any one . if it what is in your heart and your mind then you only need to worry about being true to yourself.\nblessed be
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As a Pagan, it really makes me sad to see my fellow Pagans take history out of context and ignore the parts that make our own predicessors look bad.\n\n#1. Christianity is full of Pagan concepts, much more than Jewish concepts- Virgin birth, child of a God born of a mortal woman, the trinity, all Pagan concepts. Therefore, why we feel the need to throw up an impenetrable wall, I don't friggin know!\n\n#2. Umbanda, Voodoo, and Santeria are three Christian/Pagan blends with HUGE followings that have been around since long before you were born to complain.\n\nI am not going to even address your dubious history except to point out that Pagans also killed Christians, and most of these killings were political in nature, rather than religious. \n\nThank you. Move along.
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I am a pagan myself in uk. I attend a pagan group every month and the group has about 50 members. From Wiccans to druids. You've got to remember paganism started in this country. I only live in a small town of 180,000 population, and in this group alone are three covens of 20 members, most of whom do not attend this group plus various others who do rituals etc in large groups. Paganism is very open in UK, especially where I live. You very rarely get someone chastise you for your practices over here. Anyone who does, we simply try to explain what we do. I have many christian friends who are quite open to my religion, but then I don't berate them for theirs.
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I think the word you are looking for is Pagan:\n\npa·gan    ( P )  Pronunciation Key  (pgn) n. \n1. One who is not a Christian, Muslim, or Jew, especially a worshiper of a polytheistic religion. \n2. One who has no religion. \n3. A non-Christian. \n4. A hedonist. \n5. A Neo-Pagan. \n\nadj. \n1. Not Christian, Muslim, or Jewish. \n2. Professing no religion; heathen. \n3. Neo-Pagan.
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There is nothing wrong with being Pagan.  There is nothing wrong with believing in any religion.  Everyone will have their own opinions, beliefs and religions.  It is not fair to say that one is right and everyone else is doomed to a life of hellfire and damnation.  You can be any religion that strikes your fancy as it is your decision and nobody else's.
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"Pagan" is hard to define; a lot of people think of it as "any religion that's not Christianity, Judaism or Islam." I don't think that's quite accurate, but it's okay to start with. \n\nSince your sister talked about a "Wiccaning" (not "wickening), she's talking about the pagan religion Wicca (and here's where I start quoting Wikipedia): Wicca is a religion, and although its adherents often identify as witches, Wicca and witchcraft are not necessarily the same thing.\n\nWiccans may worship a Goddess and/or a God; they observe the festivals of the eight Sabbats of the year and the full-moon Esbats; and they have a code of ethics that most live by. Wicca is thus generally considered to be distinct from witchcraft, which does not of itself imply any specific religious, ethical or ritual elements, and is practiced in various forms by people of many religions, as well as by atheists.\n\nWicca does, however, incorporate a specific form of witchcraft, with particular ritual forms, involving the casting of spells, herbalism, divination and other forms of magic. Wiccan ethics require that magical activities are limited to good purposes only.\n\nAccording to Gerald Gardner [the one who brough Wicca into modern public awareness], the religion derives from a secret but widespread witch-cult of early modern Europe, which incorporated all of the key religious beliefs and ideals and the distinctive ritual structures found in modern Wicca. While this historical interpretation is now much criticised, it makes it difficult to conclusively say whether Wicca is a religious form of witchcraft or a religion incorporating witchcraft.
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The official: not believeing in one God:  paganism refers to 'one who worships something other than God'\n\nPaganism (from Latin paganus, meaning "a country dweller" or "civilian"). It goe back to even Witchcraft, Wicca and astrology \n\nIf you further interested in history:\nhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/paganism/history/history.shtml\n\nBUT TO SUM IT ALL WITH WORDS FROM A PAGAN\n(for more question from him directly: earthreligions@yahoo.com)\n\n\n\nWhat are Earth religions? \nWhat is Paganism? \nWhat kinds of people are Pagan? \nDo Pagans worship Satan? \nWhat god do Pagans believe in? \nDo Pagans have holidays? \n \n\nWhat are Earth religions? \n\nEarth religions are religions which focus on connection to divinity through nature. Sometimes they are called alternative religions or earth-based spiritualities as well.\n\nWhat is Paganism? \n\nPaganism, many times referred to in our times as Neo-paganism, is a religion, or perhaps a set of various spiritual paths and traditions, that celebrates reverence for the Earth and all its creatures. This question is actually quite complex since every follower of an earth-based spiritual tradition would probably give you a different definition. Fortunately, there are several concepts that seem to be quite popular among most of us. "Pagans" generally believe that all life is interconnected and try to experience this interconnectivity as part of their religious practices. Some may choose to do this by taking care of the space they inhabit, while others try to deal with the problems that are destroying the earth on a wider scale. The ways in which each of us views our connection and duty to the Earth are truly limitless.\n\nWhat kinds of people are Pagan? \n\nThere can be no one stereotype applied to any of the individuals who follow these spiritual paths. Any person may choose to be Pagan no matter their station in life, and just because an individual is interested in this group, or in any of the traditions that fall under the general "pagan" umbrella, does not mean they are Pagan.\n\nDo Pagans worship Satan? \n\nThis is a very old myth, and one I will be happy to dispel. No, Pagans do not worship Satan. In fact, Satan is not even a part of Pagan lore. I'm sure there are some of us who agree with Christians and believe in the existence of the Devil, and just as fervorously as any Christian, I would also hope that no person would worship that type of evil icon.\n\nWhat god do Pagans believe in? \n\nPagans, in general, believe in many different gods and/or goddesses. Many individuals believe that the gods and goddesses are facets of the larger, unknowable Divine Source, which is neither male or female, and cannot be described with any specific characteristics since it is all inclusive. It is up to the individual to decide which god(s) or goddess(es), if any at all, they want to believe in and/or commune with. Unlike structured religions we do not have sacred, religious texts (ie. the Holy Bible or the Torah) describing a specific set of beliefs that we must follow. Some individuals see the Earth (or Mother Earth) as the ultimate divine symbol, while others believe in a single divine source referred to by many, many different names. Some also choose to worship a set of gods/goddesses derived from ancient pantheons (ie. Greek, Roman, Egyptian, African, Native American, etc). Generally, it is acceptable to believe in any divine concept, so long as that concept represents life-affirming qualities.\n\nDo Pagans have holidays? \n\nAbsolutely! Most traditions within earth-based religions have specific holidays that are observed by their members. There are too many holidays to name individually here, but many of our holidays tend to recognize the changing of the seasons, the passage of the earth around the sun, and the cycles of the moon. There are many resources (including the members of Earth Religions) available to help you learn about
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Do what you want.  Was that freak, or jerk?\nWho cares what people think?  You can play with tarot cards if you choose, and you can do whatever else you want, as long as it's legal, right?  And somebody's going to come along here and give you a definition and history on gypsies.  It's inevitable.  Do some homework and make your choice.  You're only labelling (sp) yourself, anyway.
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Welcome to the wonderful world of stereotyping! I am GodlyGothboy, and I will be your tour guide today. I am a Goth by way of style. I am also a Christian. People, some in my church, have called me a satan worshiper, a rebel, an evil person, a witch, etc. That is what we call stereotyping. I'm sure you are a very nice person, and you just have to get used to people being that way toward you.\nSorry, but its just the way things are!
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Technically speaking, yes.\n\nMost Christian holidays (Easter and the Easter Bunny, for example) and rituals have their origins with pagan ceremonies.  They were adopted by the Christian Church in an effort to abolish pagan practices- the logic was "hey, we have the same holiday, and we do it better, therefore your holiday is now outlawed".\n\nIn a sense, modern Christians unwittingly practice pagan ideals, and as such may be called, "Christian Pagans"\n\nYou will more than likely receive responses from those who say "CHRISTIANS ARE NOT PAGAN, WE WORSHIP OUR ONE TRUE GOD"\n\nBlind logic and assumptions without proof were also driving forces behind paganism.  Funny, no?
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Gothic is just a label.  There are nice goths and mean ones, just like every other group.  Most of the ones I know are nice.\n\nYes, you can be gothic an believe in God.  I know a couple of Christian goths, including a very devout Catholic.
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OK if you are going to convert Pagans to Christians it is easier if you incorporate there beliefs. For actual info on the Trinity look up Triune in almost any Pagan religion from that time.
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paganism is a huge thing, it simply means anyone not believing in the biblical god, so buddhists, shinto, native american religions, native african religions, aboriginal austrailians, eskimos, as well as wiccans and the followers of the ancient viking traditions are pagan, so which sort of pagan do you want to be? there are thousands of books out there.  drop me a line if you want more info. Blessed Be.
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Most pagans do.  Those who don't adhere to many gods, usually look upon Nature or the Universe as inherently Divine, ending up with something that looks a lot like the Force that Yoda told us so much about.  Some take on a mixture of both.\n\nPagan has traditionally referred to a member of any non-Abrahamic, monotheistic faith.  In recent times, particularly in the US, it has referred to adherents of the resurgence of tribal mythologies and expressions of belief.
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The thing about being a Pagan is that you don't have to follow any traditions. I am a pagan because I am an individualist, and follow my heart.  I have been considered a solitary practitioner.  I read and learn about everything, and just try to enjoy life.   I don't feel comfortable with any strict practice... it smacks too muchy of Catholicism to me... I suffered enough under that.
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You are making a big acusation......are you talking about one denomination in particular.  I agree that is the case with a denomination I am familiar with.....but tell me what reason would Pagans have for celebrating Christmas?