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Author Topic: How would discribe paganism?  (Read 647 times)

dodi90

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How would discribe paganism?
« on: March 05, 2015, 11:40:24 am »
What is your definition of paganism, this includes wiccan, shamanism, Qabalah,santeria and other forms of religions?

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« Last Edit: March 06, 2015, 08:03:55 am by SunflowerP »

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Re: How would discribe paganism?
« Reply #1 on: March 05, 2015, 01:03:37 pm »
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What is your definition of paganism, this includes wiccan, shamanism, Qabalah,santeria and other forms of religions?

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Each of those sub areas are HUGE. You may have to refine your question:)
« Last Edit: March 06, 2015, 08:04:37 am by SunflowerP »

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Re: How would discribe paganism?
« Reply #2 on: March 05, 2015, 03:25:34 pm »
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What is your definition of paganism, this includes wiccan, shamanism, Qabalah,santeria and other forms of religions?

I would define paganism as an umbrella term that encompasses numerous extremely diverse religious and/or spiritual beliefs and practices.

I don't think a more specific definition is really possible because of that diversity.

*Who* is included under that pagan umbrella depends on whether that person identifies themself as pagan. If they don't identify as pagan, they're not "pagan", regardless of their beliefs or practices.

(This is how "pagan" is defined here at TC.)
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Re: How would discribe paganism?
« Reply #3 on: March 05, 2015, 05:48:43 pm »
Quote from: dodi90;172454
What is your definition of paganism, this includes wiccan, shamanism, Qabalah,santeria and other forms of religions?

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I remember seeing someone mention that the term 'pagan', as currently used, is more of an adjective than a noun. It's used to describe certain things, but it's not a thing by itself. (If that makes any sense) Is there something in specific you're curious about? As Carillion said, it might help if you  narrowed down the field a little.
« Last Edit: March 06, 2015, 08:05:36 am by SunflowerP »

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