Introduction to Paganism and the Pagan Federation. Community Engagement Forum December 8th 2016 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 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 Wicca & Witchcraft 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 Druidry 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 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 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 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 – 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 (Hinduism, 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..