Was syncretism a thing in historical Paganisms? I think this is the result of backward reasoning. That is when one sees what has happened, and thus concludes that there must have been a willingness to let it happen.
I think there are several things wrong with the perception of "Pagan...
That is the question I want to ask.
I am not asking if it is "pagan". Putting up a Christmas tree can be called "pagan". Using three as your lucky number is pagan. All kind of things can be called "pagan". Many Jewish customs and symbols go back to paganism as well. That means very little. Then...
Merry Yule /Saturnalia / Christmas
During Midwinter
when time comes to a stop
everything will be born again
during the night of the Mother
Keep your windows closed
for mighty Odin and his army of dead
is chasing the wolf Fenrir away
to stop him swallowing the Sun
Dearly beloved, this question I want to lay before you...
I noticed that Republican reasoning basically is: We can not deny Donald is acting like a fool, but on the other hand we fiercely dislike Hillary. And then they expose their fears that Hillary will create war (they mean peace), the...
I got the impression a majority of Americans regard(ed) Bill Clinton's as a good president
My question:
(Why) do you think that Hillary + Bill will be much different than Bill + Hillary?
I wonder about that as the people that reject Hillary stress that Hillary is so loyal to Bill. They are...
In my view,
Pagan religions have little to do with ideological systems. It is about the spiritual connection with the ancestors, one's people, the Land, local spirits, customs, traditions. Sure, Pagans create great poetic stories that are told and retold with great joy but nothing people have...
I am not a fan of Trump. How can anybody be? He insulted almost every group of people. He constantly changes his tune. He is something of the worst liar.
But why? He only has to keep his mouth shut, say the phony things Americans want to hear and he is almost sure of the presidency. Americans...
I am interested where Neopagans draw line between Neopaganism and New Age and Christian "Pagan" Churches, now that these have created such churches (example) to attract Neopagans and people on this forum are recommending those (Example).
The question of identity arises now Christians churches...
Some people advocate:
There is only one religion, the religion of love.
Jesus is compatible with Hinduism
Not accepting that is the conservative fundamentalist dogma
We should cling to Jesus' message of love.
My view is:
If Jesus is simply universal Love, Then be consistent and call it Love...
opinions on evolution
Did we evolve to what we are in a process of natural selection, some call survival of the fittest, the strong eat the weak
Or
Are we creatures made by God
Or
something else
What is your view?