What do you call someone who follows paganism?
Paganism is a term that covers a great number of spiritual and religious beliefs, and someone who follows one of these beliefs is known as a Pagan. Not all pagans are polytheists (belief in more than one god).
What is a pagan in simple terms?
noun. pa·gan | \ ˈpā-gən \ Essential Meaning of pagan. 1 : a person who worships many gods or goddesses or the earth or nature : a person whose religion is paganism. 2 old-fashioned + often offensive : a person who is not religious or whose religion is not Christianity, Judaism, or Islam.
How do you know if you are a pagan?
Seven Signs You Might Be a Pagan. You love being outdoors, you experience joy in all weathers. You enjoy observing the seasons change. You believe all life is sacred. You believe there is a higher intelligence or force, but you are uncomfortable with the accepted notion of God, the Almighty.
What are the main beliefs of pagans?
One thing that most Pagans have in common as far as paganism beliefs is a reverence and deep love for Mother Nature. In fact, most Pagans will tell you their religion is nature. Their god is nature. They worship Mother Earth and Father Sky. And other variations of this. Many Pagans are involved in environmental efforts and many are animal lovers.
What are the old ways of paganism?
The Old Ways refer to beliefs and traditions from before Christianity’s rise in Europe and the world. Pagans are not part of the Abrahamic faiths, and therefore often try to engage in practices of their ancestors separate from Christianity, Islam, or Judaism.
How can I get my parents to understand Wicca and paganism?
You may even want to recommend a book for your parents to read so that they can understand Wicca and paganism a little better. One book aimed specifically for Christian parents of teens is “When Someone You Love Is Wiccan.”