Paganism

The term paganism originates from the Latin word paganus, originally meaning country dweller but later on a pagan. It is analogous with heathenism and heathenry. Paganism is a rather new concept, formed in the pre-Christian Europe by Christians to describe the ideology of those who weren't Christians. The latter lived most often in the countryside, while the first Christians lived in cities. Hence the expression paganism.

Nowdays, paganism includes many old polytheistic, shamanistic, pantheistic, animistic and indigenous folk religions, and also some newer ones such as neo-paganism. Common for them all is belief in many gods, lack of need for converting others and a richness of mythology .

Nowadays paganism is no longer merely a pejorative term used by monotheistic religions, and the blogosphere is saturated with pagan content. Find out about the relationship between Catholicism and Witchcraft or about different kinds of practitioners of paganism. One can also align oneself with the rhytms of the earth, learn about old pagan myths or about Candlemas according to the old traditions.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Paganism”

• News Update: Paganism, the Military, and Fort Hood

  
  Merry Meet — Authority: 113
  D uring the holiday season, discussions of Paganism seem to increase. Talk of the Pagan origins of Christian holidays often spark debate. This year, the New York Times published a full feature article on the increasing presence of Paganism in mainstream culture, academia, and the military. Additionally, the ...
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• Why fundamentalism will fail - The Boston Globe

  
  A Heathen's Day — Authority: 122
  Why fundamentalism will fail - The Boston Globe Posted using ShareThis FTA: IN 1910, A COHORT of ultra-conservative American Protestants drew up a list of non-negotiable beliefs they insisted any genuine Christian must subscribe to. They published these “fundamentals” in a series of widely distributed ...
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• The season of marigolds

  
  Driving Audhumla — Authority: 106
  The last few pieces of the Dia de los Muertos altar need to be brought in, and the fading marigolds fed into the gaping maw of Kali Ma, also known as my compost bin . Theres a definite chill in the air, and sunset is beginning to encroach on 5 p.m. We are truly entering the dark time of the year. For me, ...
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• Quote of the Day - Steyn

  
  Chronicles of Atlantis — Authority: 135
  "What happened to those men and women at Fort Hood had a horrible symbolism: Members of the best trained, best equipped fighting force on the planet gunned down by a guy who said a few goofy things no one took seriously. And thats the problem: America has the best troops and fiercest firepower, but no strategy for ...
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• Facing Realities

  
  Chronicles of Atlantis — Authority: 135
  And for the souls who are tired of being told to ignore the obvious by the MSM, the left-speak guardians of public discourse, and the Last Self-Help Administration, here is a tonic breath of affirmation of your gut-intuition. I, for one, will nod and say, "Yes, comrade, we know what you say is true," to those who ...
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• Poll Results (at last!)

  
  A Heathen's Day — Authority: 122
  Here (belatedly) are the results of the latest poll. The question was: "If you are a Pagan, what is your approach to Paganism? Using a model by Bil Linzie, who in turn worked from a model created by Garman Lord, we will look for answers based on “classification of intent”" A new poll appears to the ...
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• A Tonic from Spencer

  
  Chronicles of Atlantis — Authority: 135
  And for the souls who are tired of being told to ignore the obvious by the MSM, the left-speak guardians of public discourse, and the Last Self-Help Administration, here is a tonic breath of affirmation of your gut-intuition. I, for one, will nod and say, "Yes, comrade, we know what you say is true," to those who ...
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• Wiccan Files Lawsuit Against Google

  
  Merry Meet — Authority: 113
  Nothing in this report is surprising, really. I am sure it happens all the time to people of all backgrounds and religions and spiritualities. That doesn’t make it right, though–so more power to this guy for standing up to it. I am doing everything in my own power to be my own boss, mostly because of ...
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• Prayer to the Shaman

  
  autumn twilight — Authority: 116
  The sky is perfectly blue this morning. The leaves are suddenly gold and orange, and many trees are already bare. This autumn has been an odd one for me, and winter is almost here. I slept deeply last night, and awoke with a head full of fantasies. “And then he dreams of cutting foreign throats, drums in his ear, ...
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• Halloran Wins Race, Queens Elects Americas First Heathen

  
  Jeremiah Films Announcements — Authority: 145
  Holy Tyr! Queens voters made American history tonight, when they chose Dan Halloran as the nations first openly heathen elected official. Halloran will serve as the City Council member from the 19th district, representing Bayside, Auburndale and part of Flushing. He and Kevin Kim were involved in a bruising campaign ...
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• Pagan Ritual Thursday – Thanksgiving

  
  2 Witches Blog — Authority: 122
  While Samhain was only a few days ago we all know that Thanksgiving will fast be upon us.  With a few weeks to prepare it is a fitting time to consider what traditions you might want to add to your own holiday dinner, while keeping in mind that a ritual need not be formal or lengthy to be powerful. Fill a bowl with ...
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• Prayer of the Phoenix

  
  autumn twilight — Authority: 116
  Mighty Phoenix I adore thee. Grant me the power to transform myself and the world around me. I breathe in of your light and touch the flames. I exhale of my love, and fan the flames. I am changed and I change. I am healed and I heal. Blessed are the flames of transformation to which I open my heart. Ta kya te. ...
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• You are headed for a Devils hell

  
  Truth Be Known News | Blog of Acharya S — Authority: 117
  Havent had one of these in a while - it appears the Christ-insanity is being spread around to more sites these days. I have little doubt that this well wisher hasnt read a word of my writing. He obviously has no clue about history if he thinks "there is [sic] no remaining pagan writings to support your own ...
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• Last Nights Real Winners: Pagans

  
  http://www.doublex.com/blog/xxfactor — Authority: 650
  Dan Halloran is the next City Council Representative for New York’s 19th district. He is a Republican. Also, he is the "First Atheling," or prince, among members of a local pagan group that worships Norse gods. "It is our hope," he explained on his now-missing website, "to reconstruct the pre-Christian religion of ...
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• Pagans Were the Real Winners in Last Nights Election

  
  The XX Factor — Authority: 139
  Dan Halloran is the next City Council Representative for New York’s 19th district. He is a Republican. Also, he is the "First Atheling," or prince, among members of a local pagan group that worships Norse gods. "It is our hope," he explained on his now-missing website, "to reconstruct the pre-Christian religion of ...
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• Publication: Talking to Goddess

  
  Wombat's World (a blog for writer K. A. Laity) — Authority: 118
  My sonnet for the goddess Kali makes another appearance, this time in a collection gathered by Dvorah Grenn of The Lilith Institute , called Talking to Goddess . The book is available in both print and digital formats, so you can decide which you need. I seem to recall that this came about in conjunction with the ...
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• He’s Kinda Cute, Maybe I Will?

  
  Killing the Buddha — Authority: 590
  Hi! Dan Halloran.Nice to meet you, Ms. Jensen.I’m a Republican running forCity Council in your district.The robe? Well, I’m also the FirstAtheling of New Normandy…what  your people call “New York.”You could basically call methe New Normannii Reik ofTheodish Belief. What? It’sno biggie. Just me and ...
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• The mainstreaming of Paganism

  
  Cranach: The Blog of Veith — Authority: 552
  The New York Times reports that paganism in its different guises is becoming just another religion. From Paganism, Just Another Religion for Military and Academia ; From academia to the military, in the person of chaplains and professors, through successful litigation and online networking, Paganism has done ...
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• May The Dance Continue On

  
  2 Witches Blog — Authority: 122
  I have been a bit remiss in my blog posting as well as my blog reading.  My laptop is sick and wont be repaired for a couple of weeks.  Right now we are waiting for the girls’ computer to get out of the shop and I’ll wait a couple of weeks before putting mine in to save us the sticker shock. My time on the one ...
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• Please elect Dan Halloran

  
  Deep Thoughts — Authority: 505
  Dan Halloran is a  conservative republican and pagan who is running for City Council in Bayside . If you promise to elect him, I promise to make him the poster boy for pagan silliness. Imagine the fun we could have! Dan Halloran, the Republican candidate for a City Council seat in northeastern Queens, ...
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