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Introduction to Paganism and the Pagan Federation.

Community Engagement Forum 8th 2016 Introduction to Paganism

 The Pagan derives from the paganus meaning villager or rustic. It then went on to mean man of the people.

 With it became to mean heathen or one not in the army of Christ.

 In modern terms it means 'A follower of a polytheistic or pantheistic nature-worshipping religion. ' and Paganism means a 'polytheistic or pantheistic nature-worshipping religion.' Introduction to Paganism

 The term Pagan derives from the Latin paganus meaning villager or rustic. It then went on to mean man of the people.

 With Christianity it became to mean heathen or one not in the army of Christ.

 In modern terms it means 'A follower of a polytheistic or pantheistic nature-worshipping religion. ' and Paganism means a 'polytheistic or pantheistic nature-worshipping religion.' Introduction to Paganism

 The term Pagan derives from the Latin paganus meaning villager or rustic. It then went on to mean man of the people.

 With Christianity it became to mean heathen or one not in the army of Christ.

 In modern terms it means 'A follower of a polytheistic or pantheistic nature-worshipping religion' and Paganism means a 'polytheistic or pantheistic nature-worshipping religion.' Introduction to Paganism

Individual Paths in Paganism

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 Heathenry

 Druid

 Shamanism

 Goddess Worship Introduction to Paganism

Individual Paths in Paganism

 Wicca & Witchcraft

 Heathenry

 Druid

 Shamanism

 Goddess Worship Introduction to Paganism

Individual Paths in Paganism

 Wicca & Witchcraft

 Heathenry



 Shamanism

 Goddess Worship Introduction to Paganism

Individual Paths in Paganism

 Wicca & Witchcraft

 Heathenry

 Druidry

 Shamanism

 Goddess Worship Introduction to Paganism

Individual Paths in Paganism

 Wicca & Witchcraft

 Heathenry

 Druidry

 Shamanism

 Goddess Worship Introduction to Paganism

Wicca & Witchcraft

 Gardinerian, Alexandrian, Traditional, Hereditary, Dianic and Hedgewitchery

 Can be either in or practice as Solitary

 Revere the God & Goddess (Male & Female) Introduction to Paganism

Wicca & Witchcraft

 Gardinerian, Alexandrian, Traditional, Hereditary, Dianic and Hedgewitchery

 Can be either in Covens or practice as Solitary

 Revere the God & Goddess (Male & Female) Introduction to Paganism

Wicca & Witchcraft

 Gardinerian, Alexandrian, Traditional, Hereditary, Dianic and Hedgewitchery

 Can be either in Covens or practice as Solitary

 Revere the God & Goddess (Male & Female) Introduction to Paganism

Heathenry

 Originally from the North European peoples

 Also known as Odinists, Asatru (The truth) or the Northern Tradition

 Follows the Gods and Goddesses from the North European peoples (Odin, Thor Freya etc...)

 Practices in groups (Hearths) or as a solitary Introduction to Paganism

Heathenry

 Originally from the North European peoples

 Also known as Odinists, Asatru (The truth) or the Northern Tradition

 Follows the Gods and Goddesses from the North European peoples (Odin, Thor Freya etc...)

 Practices in groups (Hearths) or as a solitary Introduction to Paganism

Heathenry

 Originally from the North European peoples

 Also known as Odinists, Asatru (The truth) or the Northern Tradition

 Follows the Gods and Goddesses from the North European peoples (Odin, Thor, Freya etc...)

 Practices in groups (Hearths) or as a solitary Introduction to Paganism

Heathenry

 Originally from the North European peoples

 Also known as Odinists, Asatru (The truth) or the Northern Tradition

 Follows the Gods and Goddesses from the North European peoples (Odin, Thor, Freya etc...)

 Practices in groups (Hearths) or as a solitary Introduction to Paganism

Druidry

 Follows the Celtic Gods and Goddesses

 Groups are called Groves

 Druids can be either Ovates (Healers/Herbalists and Diviners), Bards (Keepers of the Tradition/Storytellers) or just Druids. Introduction to Paganism

Druidry

 Follows the Celtic Gods and Goddesses

 Groups are called Groves

 Druids can be either Ovates (Healers/Herbalists and Diviners), Bards (Keepers of the Tradition/Storytellers) or just Druids. Introduction to Paganism

Druidry

 Follows the Celtic Gods and Goddesses

 Groups are called Groves

 Druids can be either Ovates (Healers/Herbalists and Diviners), Bards (Keepers of the Tradition/Storytellers) or just Druids. Introduction to Paganism

Shamanism

 Shamanism is world-wide and practised in many cultures not just Native Americans.

 The word Shaman comes from North Asia/Siberia.

 Works with 'spirit' or animal guides in journeys.

 Can also be healers, sages or diviners. Introduction to Paganism

Shamanism

 Shamanism is world-wide and practised in many cultures not just Native Americans.

 The word Shaman comes from North Asia/Siberia.

 Works with 'spirit' or animal guides in journeys.

 Can also be healers, sages or diviners. Introduction to Paganism

Shamanism

 Shamanism is world-wide and practised in many cultures not just Native Americans.

 The word Shaman comes from North Asia/Siberia.

 Works with 'spirit' or animal guides in journeys.

 Can also be healers, sages or diviners. Introduction to Paganism

Shamanism

 Shamanism is world-wide and practised in many cultures not just Native Americans.

 The word Shaman comes from North Asia/Siberia.

 Works with 'spirit' or animal guides in journeys.

 Can also be healers, sages or diviners. Introduction to Paganism

Goddess Worship

 Celebrates the Divine Femininity in all Her Aspects

 Whilst born out of the Feminist movement both Men and Women practice Goddess Worship

 Community of equals with no one above or below Introduction to Paganism

Goddess Worship

 Celebrates the Divine Femininity in all Her Aspects

 Whilst born out of the Feminist movement both Men and Women practice Goddess Worship

 Community of equals with no one above or below Introduction to Paganism

Goddess Worship

 Celebrates the Divine Femininity in all Her Aspects

 Whilst born out of the Feminist movement both Men and Women practice Goddess Worship

 Community of equals with no one above or below Introduction to Paganism

 – Oct 31st  – April 31st

 ( )  ( – around Dec 21st Solstice) – around Jun 21st  – Feb 2nd  – Aug  Ostara (Spring ) – around 1st Mar 21st  Equinox – around Sep 21st Introduction to Paganism

 Samhain – Oct 31st  Beltane – April 31st

 Yule()  Midsummer (Summer – around Dec 21st Solstice) – around Jun 21st  Imbolc – Feb 2nd  Lughnasadh – Aug  Ostara (Spring Equinox) – around 1st Mar 21st  Autumn Equinox – around Sep 21st Introduction to Paganism

 Samhain – Oct 31st  Beltane – April 31st

 Yule(Winter Solstice)  Midsummer (Summer – around Dec 21st Solstice) – around Jun 21st  Imbolc – Feb 2nd  Lughnasadh – Aug  Ostara (Spring Equinox) – around 1st Mar 21st  Autumn Equinox – around Sep 21st Introduction to Paganism

 Samhain – Oct 31st  Beltane – April 31st

 Yule(Winter Solstice)  Midsummer (Summer – around Dec 21st Solstice) – around Jun 21st  Imbolc – Feb 2nd  Lughnasadh – Aug  Ostara (Spring Equinox) – around 1st Mar 21st  Autumn Equinox – around Sep 21st Introduction to Paganism

 Samhain – Oct 31st  Beltane – May 1st

 Yule(Winter Solstice)  Midsummer (Summer – around Dec 21st Solstice) – around Jun 21st  Imbolc – Feb 2nd  Lughnasadh – Aug  Ostara (Spring Equinox) – around 1st Mar 21st  Autumn Equinox – around Sep 21st Introduction to Paganism

 Samhain – Oct 31st  Beltane – May 1st

 Yule(Winter Solstice)  Midsummer (Summer – around Dec 21st Solstice) – around Jun 21st  Imbolc – Feb 2nd  Lughnasadh – Aug  Ostara (Spring Equinox) – around 1st Mar 21st  Autumn Equinox – around Sep 21st Introduction to Paganism

 Samhain – Oct 31st  Beltane – May 1st

 Yule(Winter Solstice)  Midsummer (Summer – around Dec 21st Solstice) – around Jun 21st  Imbolc – Feb 2nd  Lughnasadh – Aug  Ostara (Spring Equinox) – around 1st Mar 21st  Autumn Equinox – around Sep 21st Introduction to Paganism

 Samhain – Oct 31st  Beltane – May 1st

 Yule(Winter Solstice)  Midsummer (Summer – around Dec 21st Solstice) – around Jun 21st  Imbolc – Feb 2nd  Lughnasadh – Aug  Ostara (Spring Equinox) – around 1st Mar 21st  Autumn Equinox – around Sep 21st Introduction to Paganism

What is not a Pagan

 Other mainstream non-Abrahamic faiths (, Shikism etc...)

 Devil Worshippers / Satanists

 Jedi, Sith or Grey Jedi

 Scientology The Pagan Federation

 Supporting Pagans in their right to worship

 Promote positive profile of Pagans and Paganism

 Provide education on what is a Pagan

 Facilitate communication between the various Pagan communities.

 Provide Pastoral Care in Prisons and Hospitals

 Provide Advocacy to Pagans in need.