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Old 02-29-2008, 09:04 AM
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Default Have you ever tried any pagan religions, such as wicca or neo-druidism?

I've recently become interesting in Noe-druidism which of the pagan religions did you try? And wearer you satisfied with your choice?
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Old 03-04-2008, 09:04 AM
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Wicca is not of God.......God says that anyone who practices witchcraft will not enter heaven.
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Old 03-09-2008, 10:04 AM
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I'm nonreligious but I love to read on all sorts of beliefs. Wicca is really a very misunderstood religion as is LaVey satanism. *braces for shots*. Yes, there were sacrifices back in the day, just like Christians used to make sacrifices. Outside media and those who mistake it for fact, it is considered a vile act.
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Old 03-13-2008, 10:04 AM
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I was Wiccan for about 4 years, then I discovered Asatru (Norse Heathenism). I'm still a Heathen almost 18 years later.

I have many friends who are Wiccan, Druid, Celtic Reconstructionist, and eclectic Pagan.
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Old 03-18-2008, 10:04 AM
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I've tried eclectic paganism, LaVey Satanism, and Hellenic Reconstruction. The duality of Wicca didn't do it for me and the Celtic and Norse gods didn't talk to me. Belief-wise I'm polytheistic and focused on the Greek gods, with the notion that humans and gods/lesser spirits form a partnership of beings with vastly different capabilities. Of course, there are many signs that my notion is wrong. The last I saw, my type was called Hellenic Noe-Pagan.

There is choice and there is choice. I was called by Apollo about 10 years ago, I think. After that I was not able to adopt any other belief as my own. I was claimed then ignored; Hermes makes his presence known in my life instead so maybe he won me in a bet or something. During this time, I've studied Quakerism (Society of Friends), Soka Gakkai (the "Nam Myo Ho Renge Kyo" people), Judaism, Episcopalian, Native American spirituality and Unificationism (as in "the Moonies"). I can study all I want at home; I even baked Charla and celebrated the Jewish sabbath. But somehow I only manage to go to whatever "holy/worship/gathering" place the other religions have once or twice. I'm just not allowed.

I'm fairly comfortable with my (not really a) choice. I don't have any crazy bans or taboos. The b**ch-slap for not giving regular offerings isn't even noticeable, so maybe they're ignoring my insolence. I do have to help travelers so if there's money on me, beggars always get. Last weekend, a women even came up to me and my friends in a night club asking for bus fare because she drank all her money. Pantheons can be battlegrounds. Your divine "friend" may have some enemies. If a god chooses you, other gods may hate you based on their relationship with that other. I've been trying to get Hera to listen to me for years and provide a husband, but since I'm "part of Hermes' entourage" she doesn't care. And Aphrodite keeps sending me other women's husbands. You just learn to roll with it. Good luck!
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Old 03-22-2008, 10:04 AM
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"Tried"? It's not a fashion statement. I experimented with the Wiccan wheel of the year while I studied some Wicca. I decided I did not like Wicca but did like the Wheel of the Year. I have been eclectic pagan ever since... there is no "try" only "do" or "do not" and I did.
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Old 03-24-2008, 10:04 AM
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I have been to a number of ADF rituals here in Pittsburgh. It is a pretty cool tradition, deep and psychologically beneficial.
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Old 03-27-2008, 10:04 AM
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Since when is religion something you "try on for size"?

I haven't "tried" any religion...I've studied many, including Abrahamic religions. I've found Wicca to be the path that best fit the beliefs I held within me, and my lifestyle choices. If I wasn't satisfied with my path, I wouldn't still be walking it.

Go ahead and study some pagan religions...learning about a religion doesn't automatically mean you are a follower of it, that you are converting, but rather that you are educating yourself. Pursue your interests and really learn about them before worrying about putting a label on yourself.
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