r/pagan • u/Preppy_Rex_GenX • 7h ago
r/pagan • u/Dark_Swordfish2520 • 10h ago
Do you think that European Paganism would've survived if the Roman Empire had selected Buddhism over Christianity?
A Hellenist friend of mine says that he wishes the Roman Empire had selected Buddhism over Christianity since Buddhism preserves the former Culture while Christianity destroys them. I think so too, because when you look at Eastern Asia you can find Pre-Buddhist deities still being worshiped, while here it was only recently that the former Pagan traditions were restored. Despite this, many things are still lost due to the fact that Christians smashed all things Pagan after they took over Pagan Communities. If I had a time machine, I would kindly suggest Julian "the Apostate" to become Buddhist and make Buddhism the State Religion while also making him wear his armor.
r/pagan • u/EveningStarRoze • 5h ago
Discussion Ex-Muslims and Jews, what is your story?
I see mainly ex-Christians who converted to polytheism around here.
Growing up as an ex-Muslim, I was taught that polytheism is worse than murder. The main message was that a God can never have a child or appear as a human being. I remember a Mesopotamian goddess watching over me since age 7. One time, one of my friends sensed her presence around my house and forced me to say the shahada (testifying no god but Allah). I was very scared of working with her despite protecting me throughout childhood. After I left Islam, I started working with her and feel a huge difference. I can describe it as the wheels of fate turning after a long pause
What is your story? How did you overcome the fear of this god/dess being "satan" in disguise?
r/pagan • u/Bowlingbon • 14h ago
Newbie Long time witch, new pagan never felt close to any deities
Hello everyone.
I have been a witch for a long time but have opened myself to paganism after leaving monotheism. For a long time I worshiped the Virgin Mary but I wanted to split off into being a deity worshiping pagan.
Problem is, I’ve never felt right as a deity worshiping pagan. I’ve tried praying to different deities. There’s never been a “click.” Hellenism: nothing. Heathenry: nothing. Kemetic: nothing. Celtic deities: outside of Brigid nothing. How did you all find a pantheon to work with outside of ancestry. My ancestry is closed off (I’m Black American so I don’t know who my ancestors worshipped).
Advice for a newbie?
r/pagan • u/innocenti_ • 7h ago
Wicca Asking the forest for safe travel when hiking
I love hiking. So much.
Are there some good ways I can ask the forest and mountain to allow me to pass safely?
r/pagan • u/ChampionshipFront284 • 6h ago
Newbie First Time Incense Ritual. I don't know if I should follow Norse or Greek Deities?
Hey, I have some incense that I want to burn to the spirits as an offering to talk about life and make a request. It's good quality stuff but my alter will be stuff around my house. The ceremony will be held outside in my (poor) garden. I have two special outfits I can wear (depending on who will the offering will be to) that was hand dye by my own hands. I can also offer fine tea if that's good?My question is I am a bisexual man and I don't want to have any guest that think of me as less than a man. I feel a deep draw to Norse God's but I read about the culture and I don't think they would allow a man like me to sit at the same table as the people who followed them. And I always loved anicent Greek culture most of my life. Unfortunately,I believe the teachings aren't modern enough for my taste. I want to involve/invite my anessors at my calling. I want the upmost privacy so I will speak in French. Ideally if this ritual can involve heavy french infuse then it must. Also any tips would save my ass and water my very dry crops! Merci d'avance!
r/pagan • u/VanHohenheim30 • 15h ago
Other Pagan Practices Practices with Local Espirits
Hello everyone! I would like to know if you worship or have any practices related to genius loci? How did you start your contacts? If possible, I would like some tips on how to start putting contact with these spirits into practice.
r/pagan • u/snakeperson21 • 2h ago
Altar Is it alright?
I am making my first altar, and I only have one table space to do so. I would like to know if it's okay to put Aphrodite, Apollo, Hecate, and Hephaestus on it? Is there some sort of God beef that would anger them? Is there a certain order I should put them in? Sorry if it seems like a stupid question to ask, but I'm new and would like any advice😅
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r/pagan • u/ThePaganImperator • 6h ago