Wednesday, June 28, 2017

There is considerable disagreement as to what exactly "modern Paganism" is

There is "considerable disagreement as to the precise definition and proper usage" of the term "modern Paganism".[7] Even within the academic field of Pagan studies, there is no consensus regarding how contemporary Paganism can best be defined.[8] Most scholars describe modern Paganism as a broad array of different religions rather than a singular religion in itself.[9] The category of modern Paganism could be compared to the categories of Abrahamic religion and Dharmic religion in its structure.[10] A second, less common definition found within Pagan studies – where it has been promoted by the religious studies scholars Michael F. Strmiska and Graham Harvey – characterises modern Paganism as a singular religion, into which groups like Wicca, Druidry, and Heathenry fit as denominations.[11] This perspective has been critiqued, given the lack of core commonalities in issues such as theology, cosmology, ethics, afterlife, holy days, or ritual practices within the Pagan movement.[11]

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contemporary pagans.

In some ways I think looking at this sort of other way people do Renaissance fairs might be useful. It is people that like stuff from a different period of Earth than their present one. How much people actually believe in all this is debatable and mostly it is like playing together in a way that gives people meaning to their lives. However, this also could describe all religions on earth too.
 

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