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Apr 11, 2008 at 01:58 AM
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Are there any other pagans on the board...or am I the only one????
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Apr 11, 2008 at 03:52 AM
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I don't know much about Paganism. Is it like Wicca?
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Apr 11, 2008 at 12:47 PM
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wicca is a bit like paganism...only not. lol
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Apr 11, 2008 at 01:32 PM
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I'm out here. I practice an ecclectial blend of things. Ironically i go to a catholic college (by choice). keeps things interesting.
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Apr 11, 2008 at 04:59 PM
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I consider myself to be a human being.
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Apr 11, 2008 at 05:27 PM
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I am unaffilated with anything that could be called religion, but I am curious about different ones and would like to hear more about Paganism sometime.
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Grand Member
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Apr 11, 2008 at 05:32 PM
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Sometimes I just feel like I'm the only one...was just wondering is all...
Ah true Paganism is more deep rooted than the current Wiccan movement...I believe nothing is truly wrong though(but have been told I am wrong by other so called witches). |
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Apr 11, 2008 at 06:11 PM
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Pagan is a group of religions and Wicca is just the best known by non-pagans and darling of the news media.
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Apr 11, 2008 at 09:02 PM
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Oh yes...very Kemetic...
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Apr 11, 2008 at 10:50 PM
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What's Kemeticism?
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Apr 11, 2008 at 11:53 PM
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A modern religion based upon the ancient Egyptian family of gods/goddesses and the concepts of Ma'at (all) and Netjer (the divine force). While many gods and goddesses are revered or acknowledged, the Kemetic religion is not polytheistic in the same sense that many other Pagan or Heathen religions are. In many sects of Kemetism, the concept is better described as a 'monolatry' or one god manifesting as many distinct personalities and divinities. Rituals and offerings are often elaborate and great value is placed upon both ancient texts and modern archeological discoveries and research.
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Apr 12, 2008 at 02:46 AM
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"the concept is better described as a 'monolatry' or one god manifesting as many distinct personalities and divinities"
sort of like Hindu if i am not totally off base??? __________________ Credits: ChildlikeEmpress and Pseudonym for this lovely image. alt="Universal Life Church | ULC" border="0">
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Apr 12, 2008 at 05:47 PM
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That does sound like Hinduism, Druidism, and the religion of early Mesopotamia (I can't remember the name.) Then again, many of these religions are interconnected in origin, so it's not that surprising.
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Apr 12, 2008 at 09:22 PM
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It it black magic or white magic? Just curious?
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Apr 12, 2008 at 09:27 PM
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Oh wow...is that the biggest misconception in the whole world!!!! Magic is neither black or white. It's all in the person and how they use it.
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Apr 12, 2008 at 09:33 PM
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hmm my grandfather practiced both white magic and black magic. I am told he could heal people. And he could put spells/curses on people.
My father got into it a bit with grandfather's books but something scared him and he stopped doing it. My oldest brother got into the same stuff. And something scared him big time and he stopped doing the part that scared him.. 
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Apr 12, 2008 at 09:35 PM
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i think it is very interesting that all people, regardless of their belief, produce a form of magic as they go about their daily, normal activities.. it is in the energy we give to this or that task.. the affect we leave behind as we move through our average daily life... some are only more aware than others imo...
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Apr 12, 2008 at 10:22 PM
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I only ask because I am curious. I know very little about this stuff. Maybe I am curious because I want to learn about what my grandfather did. Family only touches the surface with hints of the dark areas. Isn't a "big deal". I don't even believe in this stuff.
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Apr 13, 2008 at 01:38 AM
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I agree - it is how it is used that is benificial or not - not that there is black or white majick or good vs the dark arts. It is the choices people make as they utilize it. If the intention is to harm - there you go. Like in Wiccan, "harm none" is the first tenant.
And really, all peoples of all faiths have had power - and wielded power - and at times used their power for bad purposes. ALL RELIGIONS. Often in the name of their gods or God. __________________ Credits: ChildlikeEmpress and Pseudonym for this lovely image. alt="Universal Life Church | ULC" border="0">
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Apr 13, 2008 at 02:44 AM
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That's very true, Kiya, and I find it very sad.
I myself am Christian, but I love to learn about all faiths, because I believe you shouldn't just dismiss something without even finding out about it. __________________ As far as we can discern, the sole purpose of human existence is to kindle a light in the darkness of mere being. -Carl Gustav Jung |
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