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#61
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Close enough. The assumption was historically accurate. But, do you see my point about the strict definition of labels not always being all that accurate to the reality of the social phenomena?
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We can call a tree a goat if we like, it doesnt mean a tree will eat grass. But there is a difference between eclectic and syncretic. Then again I understand most people here are young. Each to their own. Do you remeber the website "I hate wiccans.com" created by a wiccan? It was very informative.
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As I mentioned, paganism is a social movement, and if a single individual is bigger than a label, then a social movement is one big, amalgamated entity that's not easy to pin a definition to.
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I thought it was a "religious" stance or perspective. I guess paganism has become a fashion accessory, essentially,is what you are saying? Like goth, punk, emo, crusty, greebo... I think pagans would have a problem with this idea!!! but maybe not: Putting the “Pagan” in Pagan Values « Chrysalis accordign to wiki: Social movements are a type of group action. They are large informal groupings of individuals and/or organizations focused on specific political or social issues, in other words, on carrying out, resisting or undoing a social change. Ah so paganism has become a collective group. Ok so obviously we are looking at a very narrow group, the so called neo pagans. We'll forget about anyone before 1960 then.... I fail to see though, that my Pagan "markers" do not apply to pagans as a whole. If you can provide pagans that are actually outside the markers I gave, then please do so. Otherwise I fail to see the "argument" here....
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Syncreticism. It's a legitimate strategy.
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Apparently Pagan is now mainstream enough to start being 'exclusive'...
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Yeah even when that someone isn't a Pagan them self.
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ah but they have the ever important... "I used to be" cred...
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I used to be Catholic, does that mean that I can tell Catholics if they REALLY are or not?
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I course you can Sister Gentoo, but that doesn't mean you'll be right ^_^ lol
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