How does one become a born again pagan?
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By taking a close look at yourself. What do you believe? Do you feel connections with nature and others in the world around you?\n\nDo lots of research on pagan religions. (there are many) Find people of like mind, and have a good support group. Read books, talk to other pagans, search on the net. Question everything!!!\n\nOne author I recomend for Wicca is Scott Cunningham. in the new age section at a bookstore will have many books on pagan related subjects.\n\nHere are a few websites that may help you out.\nhttp://paganwiccan.about.com/od/paganism/\nhttp://paganwiccan.about.com/cs/wicca101/tp/aatpbeg_books.htm\nhttp://witchvox.com\nhttp://www.religioustolerance.org/paganism.htm\nhttp://www.bloomington.in.us/~pen/mpagan.html
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You are really where you need to be. When it comes to metaphysics and spirituality, question everything. I have been on this path for an awfully long time; I talk to the dead, have visions, and overall, very psychic. I never stop asking questions, including my favorite after a vision: Where the heck did that come from? ;-)\n\nAt this point, don't allow others to define you or what you should be doing. You say that you are Native American and born with the gift of healing. If that is true, then you know you have a very special gift---why not explore that and just see where it leads? Find other people with this gift and learn from them for the sake of learning. Do not lock yourself into anything, just explore, learn, and leave no stone unturned. This includes studying as many beliefs and ideas as you can pack into your brain, including (especially) myths and legends. Below is a site that is a good place to start.\n\nAll the best to you...
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You already have a good start just by being aware of things you need to change. The best way is to ask God to help you and make you into the man He wants you to be.
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I dont think there is any scientific way to do that.\nIf you believe in rebirth then the best way to be born again is...guess wht?..die
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Turn away from sins. \nAccept Jesus Christ as your Savior. \nThat will make you a Christian and inherit God's promises of everlasting life and a life full of love and blessings. \nLove others as you love yourself. \nLive in active faith in God.\nPray constantly and make the Bible as your source of truth. \n\nGOD is Good all the time!
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First you must confess your sins, accept the Lord into your heart and be baptized like he was...pray pray and pray!! and live your life according to Jesus...you got to believe that he died for all our sin's and you have to have faith...\nyou have to forgive the ones that have hurt you, and be willing to love your enemies no matter what, just try to do your best...after all there's only one PERFECT PERSON and that is the Jesus, he does not expect us to be perfect but he does want us to attend church when possible and to keep his commandments...hope this helps! God Bless You!!
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No where in the bible does it command you to pray to the mother mary.  She is not a god, only a holy vessel used by God for her obediance to the law commanding to stay pure until marriage, nothing more.  The bible says the only way you can be born again or saved is to accept Christ as your personal savior.  And as a born agian Christian you should be trying to convert others, trying to save them from hellfire, this is commanded by Christ.  If you have anymore questions contact me at sbosleyjr@yahoo.com
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"i have choosen my path for pagan whis is celtic what is next?"\n\nYour next step is to start reading through Celtic Pagan websites, and trying to meet other Celtic Pagans for guidance.\n\nHere are some recommended websites:\nhttp://imbas.org/\nhttp://www.adf.org/core/\nhttp://www.keltria.org/index.htm\n\nI highly recommend that you join the forums and discussion lists of these organizations, and read through their reading lists.  Stay far far away from DJ Conway, OBOD, and Wicca - none of which is authenticly Celtic.\n\n"i need to fine god and goddess right? "\n\nNot necessarily.  There's no rule in reconstructionist Paganism that you have to limit yourself to the worship of only one God and one Goddess from the pantheon you've dedicated yourself to.  Perhaps you've confused Celtic Paganism with Wicca.\n\nHere are some links on the Celtic Pantheon(s):\nhttp://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=celtic+pantheon&btnG=Google+Search\n\nAnd here's an article on why Wicca is not Celtic:\nhttp://home.comcast.net/~uberrod/text4.html\n\n"do i also have to find my lenage like find if i am a star or a bubble or a monkey?"\n\nHuh?  Lineage is a Wiccan concept, which is again not Celtic.  I'm not sure where you're getting this star/bubble/monkey business.  Sounds like you've possibly got some really strange ideas of what the phrase "Celtic Paganism" means.
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I was raised Roman Catholic, but I hated it. I was dragged to church, and forced to go to catholic school. I sat in religion class, thinking that God didn't exist and that religion was brainwashing.My school was very sheltered from the rest of the world, and they didn't really let us associate with other schools, cultures or religions. I barely knew that other people existed. \n\nWhen I reached Grade 9, I went to a public high school, and I was amazed to find out about other cultures and religions. I did research, talked to people, and eventually turned back to my native American pagan roots. I started taking part in full moon ceremonies, and other pagan celebrations, sac rid fires, pow wows,drumming circles,naming ceremionies and stuff. Eventuially this lead me to Wicca, which I practiced for a few years, which lead me back towards paganism. \nI left these behind last year. I was always interested in Christianity, but as a religion, not as truth.\nI went to a Christian bible study with my parents. I remember being in the car saying " wow this is just going to be some stupid Christian propaganda". We turned the corner, and headed to the church. When we left the church, I said the prayer to ask Jesus into my heart into my heart for the first time ever.I felt the need, not out of fear of hell, but out of love for my creator. Out of LOVE for JESUS. I realised that GOD loves me.\n\nI went home and was so confused. How could my stubborn opinions be changed in a few hours? How could my beleifs be altered?What was going on with me! I needed answers.\nI felt to so alive, but had so many questions.I was so hyper, so awake, so amazed. I went on the computer and started searching. I found this website and talked to someone who helped clairfy what happened.
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Hello, little daughter! I'm a Non-Denominational Happy Pagan Person. Be happy to answer if I can.
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Pray a lot. Try to discern where God is leading you.\n\nIf you want to explore that journey, you will have to start by joining the Catholic Church. \n\nCall your local parish and ask to talk to the Director of RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation). There is never any obligation to continue.\n\nWith love in Christ.
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Alright... welcome tony_copeland to Theos Mart! Here, we have a large selection of religions for you to believe in. Personally, my favorite would have to be the Pagan Religion. Now, with this religious group, you have a lot of choices! You could be a Druid, a Shaman, a Voodoo practicioner, a Witch, a Priestess, a Priest, or any number of other things! You have the freedom to pick and choose your Gods and Goddesses at will, though, they might not always get along. Should you join this religion, there will be a need for intensive study, such as reading books and finding things out on your own. I suggest that you find a spirit guide, should you choose Paganism. A spirit guide -- whether it be a fae, an animal, a dragon, a unicorn, a demon, an angel, a God, a Goddess, Buddha, whatever -- will help you through life and help you make the right choices! But wait, there's more! If you choose Paganism, you get a one-way ticket AWAY from Hell because they don't believe in it! So, what will it be?
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There is Wicca.  You can start there and decide which path you want to take.  For the written word I would look for Scott Cunningham and Raymond Buckland.  Both are wonderful for descriptions and simple to more involved rituals.  With Mr. Cunningham I would start with the book "Wicca for the Solitary Practitioner", as for Mr. Buckland I would suggest "The Complete Book Of Witchcraft".  Another really good author is Starhawk and the book entitled "The Spiral Dance".\n\nAnd you can go from there.  You are correct that there are MANY different religions under the umbrella of Pagan.  You will discover which is right for you, it will just seem right.   If you are looking for an on-line study course I would suggest Circle of Stars.  It is a yahoo group with a bunch of wonderful people for teachers and mentors.  I wish you luck on your path and the brightest of blessings.   :)\n\nSo I'm not the only Pagan around...glad to see you all.  :)
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I was a practicing Celtic wizard for 12 years, and a Christian for 10. Do not believe any of it. It's all bullshit. There is no God, Goddess, or anything. There was no messiah, and there will never be an anti-Christ. \n\nReligion is a crutch for the weak. If you really want that girl, figure out what kind of guys she like, and become that guy. Learn some game, and lay it down. \n\nThe more you pray, the more you cast spells will not effect your situation in any way.
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It is possible, although when you are truly born again, God gives you a new nature.  So you don't feel the same way about sin as you did before.  II Cor. 5:17
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Welcome home!\n\nHave faith in God. In Him all things are possible. We are all prodigal sons and daughters at certain times in our lives and the Father will always take us back.\n\nStart by going regularly to Church.\n\nBecome involved in your parish.\n\nAs you become comfortable, go to confession and begin receiving the Eucharist.\n\nTake classes that discuss the doctrines of the Church, most of your struggles may be based on misunderstandings.\n\nWith love and prayers in Christ.
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How about becoming a legally ordained minister... easiest course in the world. You just give them your name.\n\nThen you can go around absolving people, marrying people and baptizing babies. Its fun!