RELIGION LIBRARY

Paganism

  • Overview
  • Origins
  • History
  • Beliefs
  • Rituals and Worship
  • Ethics and Community

Beginnings

Rooted in ancient magical spirituality while finding new expressions in the postmodern age, Paganism encompasses many different beliefs and practices. read more

Influences

A wide array of spiritual, cultural, and philosophical currents combined to affect the rebirth of Paganism in the post-modern world. read more

Founders

Numerous people have played key roles in the development of Paganism, particularly in its mid 20th-century renaissance. read more

Sacred Texts

Paganism by definition has no written sacred scripture. Its "sacred text" and source of authority is the natural world and the personal experience of each individual practitioner. read more

Historical Perspectives

Whether they see themselves as returning to ancestral practices or creating a new Paganism for today's world, contemporary Pagans constantly deal with questions of authenticity, identity, and historicity. read more

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