Definitely not. Wicca and Paganism is a collection of ancient religions based around nature, like the sun and moon. It’s generally based in leftist and revolutionary ideals, so it’s naturally attractive as a belief system for marginalized people in the western world. That’s generally why a lot of women are Wiccan or Pagan
Essentially it’s a reconstructional movement, leaving out the less palatable things and that is fine. But the dark bits are there and should be recognized, which is something most pagans won’t do. Pagan religions were bloody and cruel, which was why christianity stamped it out as it dis, mostly because it carried a notion of repent and forgiveness.
Definitely not. Wicca and Paganism is a collection of ancient religions based around nature, like the sun and moon. It’s generally based in leftist and revolutionary ideals, so it’s naturally attractive as a belief system for marginalized people in the western world. That’s generally why a lot of women are Wiccan or Pagan
Pagan as in the old creeds where sacrificing human beings and virgins was a thing?
Modern Paganism doesn’t observe any sacrificial practices. It’s an amalgamation of several ancient religions.
Essentially it’s a reconstructional movement, leaving out the less palatable things and that is fine. But the dark bits are there and should be recognized, which is something most pagans won’t do. Pagan religions were bloody and cruel, which was why christianity stamped it out as it dis, mostly because it carried a notion of repent and forgiveness.