It may surprise you to know that Paganism is one of the fastest growing religions in the United States. Studies on religious trends concur that between 1990 and 2008, Paganism grew by a remarkable factor of 42 times, from 8,000 people identifying as Pagan in 1…
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What Is Modern Paganism?
Modern paganism, or neopaganism, has its roots in the pagan rituals of times gone by in the UK, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, and elsewhere. If you ask someone who practices paganism to describe it to you, you’ll only get one pe…
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If you’re someone who follows pagan traditions, then the turning of one season to the next is usually a cause for celebration. With the summer coming to a close, soon the wind will carry a bit of chill and the splendor of autumn will reveal itself. Among pag…
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Enjoying the summer is a bit different than in years gone by. While the coronavirus is largely behind us, there is still a need to social distance and change the way people go about daily rituals. While you might not be able to gather with friends or go to lar…
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Though not an outright cure for anything, tea soothes the soul and has long been included in evening rituals across the world.
Paganism is a term that tends to include countless belief systems. In most cases, a person who considers himself or herself pagan has …
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Veneration of the planet and nature has been a part of various religions and spirituality throughout history. While conservationists and environmentalists have long promoted practices that are good for Earth and its various ecosystems, adherents to earth relig…
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Western civilization is influenced by Paganism in some pretty surprising ways.
You
may be surprised to learn that many holidays we celebrate have Pagan origins,
including several that are associated with Christianity. With Western culture
being relatively young…
Here are some of the more interesting beliefs surrounding modern paganism.
Modern Paganism is a belief system with ancient roots. In fact, most people do not realize that a majority of pagan rituals predate religions like Christianity and Islam. A large number of t…
Origins of the use of the Pentagram symbol reach back to ancient history.
The pentagram predates Christianity by as much as 6,000 years, but it’s been defined and interpreted by Christians and non-Christians alike throughout the ages. While it’s been as…
Site where rites and rituals of contemporary Paganism take place.
When it comes to the many religions of the world, some have more defined boundaries than others. For example, most people of differing backgrounds have a general idea of what Christians and Muslims b…