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Pagan Religions Today

What IS a Pagan?

Pagans generally respect and revere all life and maintain a belief
in a Higher Power just as Christians and Jews do.
Their Higher Power is just not of the Judeo-Christian variety, and may be referred to as 'God' or 'Goddess' and in many cases both.
Technically all Buddists, Hindus, Wiccans, and Native American religions fall under the umbrella of Paganism. And no, they are not 'satanic'.

The Gods of the old are the Devils of the new
Early Christians converted native peoples to their religion by characterizing the Pagan Gods as the Christian devil and lesser demons. The modern-day picture of the devil sporting horns and cloven hooves was inspired by the Celtic Gods of the Hunt, such as Herne and Cernnunnos.

Most Pagan religions pre-date Judaism and Christianity by thousands of years.
Modern-Day Wicca (or WitchCraft) is based on pre-Christian religions of the
Celts, Gauls, Norse, and Romans.

So kids:
No Christian theology = No devils

There are many good books available on the popularity and current practices of Paganism.
The best available primer on current Pagan religions and spiritual beliefs is
Drawing Down The Moon by Margot Adler

The First Amendment to the Constitution

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion,
or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people to peaceably assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
This law [sic] prohibits the establishment of a state church
and establishes the free exercise of religion
for all United States citizens.
Thus, all citizens are protected by the government to pursue their religious beliefs, customs, and traditions without fear of reprisals or sanctions by the government.
It is wise to remember that the First Amendment also covers those citizens who are classified as atheist or agnostic. Most of history's carnage, murder and evil has been inspired in the 'name of God'.

Here is a link providing information published by the Department of Defense, for use by military chaplains. It outlines the ideology and religious practices of Neo-Pagans and is courtesy of Military Pagan Network

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