[RUSTYME]

Not being a follower of any rituallised religion i am unsure if the title of this thread is right , but as paganism covered many many different 'ways' , it will do .
The american indians did rain dances and i think pagans did too , well i think they were much more in tune with nature . So i am going to become a pagan and get this rain turned off !
Does anyone know where you join ? , pagans r us .com ?

[tizaala]

I think you'll have more success making hay offerings to the Goat Headed God of Goats, very reliable in the uric acid removal department , so i'm told.

[Fowlman]

I have been a pagan most of my life. So no we dont do rain dances. Being a pagan is more of a way of life than a religion, most of us on here are more pagan than you realise, working with nature.

[in the hills]

That's strange.


My children were asking what "pagans" were last night and I couldn't give a very good answer. Wasn't sure that it was a good idea to google it with them.


Any Pagans out there?

[Fowlman]

Yes me ITH 

[Hermit]

I agree paganism is a way of life , respecting nature etc. I had a 'white witch' stay in the hostel I look after, he was a very interesting man and very polite , clean and well mannered etc but unfortunately he was persecuted and bullied by some of the locals . I felt very sorry for him but it did show some of the locals in their true colours. I dont follow any religion as it is all poo to me , but if I did it would be paganism.

[Bionic]

Russ, are you dancing now?  It seems to be working the sun has just come our.
Sally

[Fowlman]

I dont see it as a religion just following the old ways, working with nature and following and worshipping the seasons. Luckily where i live its not ridiculed, i live in Avebury which is a world heritage site, an ancient stone circle. People may think we are a bit strange but hey we dont make up fairy stories and call it a religion. My wife is a pagan High priestess and know we dont worship satan or the devil, in fact we dont believe in it and no sacrifices. 

[in the hills]

Ahh..... thanks Fowlman. All I could say was that I thought it was mainly about worshipping nature/ Mother Earth. I think my 13 year old had heard something more to do with sacrifices and the like!


Can I ask if you have any "ceremonies" if that is the right word to use?

[Fowlman]

Yes we have many ceremonies/rituals, not obligatory to join in though, some do and some do their own thing.  Each one different according to the time of year.

[RUSTYME]

No rain dances Sally , but i was thinking very hard about it ( swearing actually ! ) , and it stopped here too !
Yes fm i follow the seasons and work with/around the weather , so if i was going to 'be' anything it would be a pagan .
It is the worship bit i have problems with .
As with many things it is ignorance that rules , and many incorrect ideas have evolved , been created , over many years .
Paganism is very interesting though , probably due to the taboo that has been attatched to it .
I must have a read and learn some facts !

[in the hills]

Rustyme ..... swear a bit more, please. Sun came out briefly but going very grey now and I've just let the chicks out.      


Fowlman ..... shall read more about it. Thanks.

[RUSTYME]

The sun came out here too ith , so best not swear anymore atm just incase it makes the sun go away again , i did give the rain a really good mouthfull though , so it should last for a while .

[Fowlman]

No rain dances Sally , but i was thinking very hard about it ( swearing actually ! ) , and it stopped here too !
Yes fm i follow the seasons and work with/around the weather , so if i was going to 'be' anything it would be a pagan .
It is the worship bit i have problems with .
As with many things it is ignorance that rules , and many incorrect ideas have evolved , been created , over many years .

When i say worship i dont mean in the same sense as people who worship gods, more admire or respect.

[RUSTYME]

Yes , i have admiration and respect for nature and try to do no harm , as best i can anyway .
 So as you say , partway pagan already .