RE:[Unschooling-dotcom] What is Pagan
Nanci and Thomas Kuykendall
>I thought it was a term that the Christians put on others with polytheistic beliefs but has now been accepted as a self-descriptive term.Sorry, I meant to answer this, but just did not have time to address it. It is sort of a large question. There are a lot of websites and information online (you can go to IdahoPagan even, and learn more in their Pagan University section.) Pagan is a loose term that refers to many non-Judeo Christian religions. It is not limited to poly-theistic practices, although there are many of those. It can refer to beliefs as diverse as the Strega, Asartu, Voodoo, Celtic, Norse/Viking, Druid, Native American Shaminism, Eastern Religions, and many other traditions.
Many folks who are one of these non-mainstream religions refer to themselves as Pagan, as a catch all phrase. Some because it is much easier than explaining to every person they meet what Strega is, for instance. Some because they do not ascribe to any particular classical set of beliefs, but rather have an eclectic set of personal traditions and beliefs. Some for other reasons.
Please look around on the internet for information about what it is, if you are interested in learning more. I believe the biggest and fastest growing group in this country and Great Britain is the Wiccans. You can find LOTS of information about that online.
Nanci K.
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Hi Nance,
Its nice to see that your not afraid to say who you are. I admire that in
you. I have learned not to talk to much. Mostly because not too mant people
understand it and the run away look they have, makes me uneasy. Thats how I
learned to deal with the questions about unschooling short and sweet and dont
ask me any more questions unless your TRUELY interested. Anyway I just wanted
to comment on that.
Tamie
Its nice to see that your not afraid to say who you are. I admire that in
you. I have learned not to talk to much. Mostly because not too mant people
understand it and the run away look they have, makes me uneasy. Thats how I
learned to deal with the questions about unschooling short and sweet and dont
ask me any more questions unless your TRUELY interested. Anyway I just wanted
to comment on that.
Tamie
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In a message dated 7/11/2000 9:10:10 PM US Mountain Standard Time,
tn-k4of5@... writes:
<< Some because it is much easier than explaining to every person they meet
what Strega is, for instance. >>
A bit like unschooling (LOL)... Great to hear about another form of
"worship".
Dawn F
tn-k4of5@... writes:
<< Some because it is much easier than explaining to every person they meet
what Strega is, for instance. >>
A bit like unschooling (LOL)... Great to hear about another form of
"worship".
Dawn F
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In a message dated 7/11/2000 10:01:50 PM US Mountain Standard Time,
Tamilooch@... writes:
<< Hi Nance,
Its nice to see that your not afraid to say who you are. I admire that in
you. I have learned not to talk to much. Mostly because not too mant people
understand it and the run away look they have, makes me uneasy. Thats how I
learned to deal with the questions about unschooling short and sweet and
dont
ask me any more questions unless your TRUELY interested. Anyway I just
wanted
to comment on that.
Tamie >>
It's a shame more people are not open to hearing about other belief systems.
I find it very interesting to learn about all kinds of beliefs. I recently
bought a book on World Religions and there is a section on Pagans and it's
broken down into different beliefs. I'll now have a reason to read it and
find out even more. Thanks Nance,
Dawn F
Tamilooch@... writes:
<< Hi Nance,
Its nice to see that your not afraid to say who you are. I admire that in
you. I have learned not to talk to much. Mostly because not too mant people
understand it and the run away look they have, makes me uneasy. Thats how I
learned to deal with the questions about unschooling short and sweet and
dont
ask me any more questions unless your TRUELY interested. Anyway I just
wanted
to comment on that.
Tamie >>
It's a shame more people are not open to hearing about other belief systems.
I find it very interesting to learn about all kinds of beliefs. I recently
bought a book on World Religions and there is a section on Pagans and it's
broken down into different beliefs. I'll now have a reason to read it and
find out even more. Thanks Nance,
Dawn F
Nanci and Thomas Kuykendall
><< Some because it is much easier than explaining to every person they meet what Strega is, for instance. >>EXACTLY! Can I get any further out of the mainstream? I think I must be a different breed of fish than the ones in the mainstream, I have been so far out of it for so long now.
>
> A bit like unschooling (LOL)... Great to hear about another form of
>"worship".
>
>Dawn F
Nanci K.
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We're here with you Nance.
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>From: "Nanci and Thomas Kuykendall" <tn-k4of5@...>________________________________________________________________________
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>Subject: RE:[Unschooling-dotcom] What is Pagan
>Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2000 22:23:43 -0700
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> ><< Some because it is much easier than explaining to every person they
>meet what Strega is, for instance. >>
> >
> > A bit like unschooling (LOL)... Great to hear about another form of
> >"worship".
> >
> >Dawn F
>
>EXACTLY! Can I get any further out of the mainstream? I think I must be a
>different breed of fish than the ones in the mainstream, I have been so far
>out of it for so long now.
>
>Nanci K.
>
>
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