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These Pagans Don't Ride Motorcycles

Did you ever wonder how Halloween came about? Check out the link to Celebrating the Seasons on the Circle Sanctuary site and discover the roots of the calendar traditions in modern society. While often categorized as a New Age religion, Paganism is a blending of some of the world's oldest religious traditions with modern practices. Contemporary Paganism embraces the worship of nature as a representation of the divine. Therefore the divine is multiple, diverse and found among us every day. The Circle Sanctuary is an organization in Wisconsin that produces a Pagan newsletter, as well as an informative site about modern Paganism. Check out the Pledge to Pagan Spirituality, which affirms the basic Pagan values of acceptance, understanding, love, and reverence for all things. For a more cerebral approach, Dennis Carpenter's article, "Spiritual Contours of the Contemporary Pagan Worldview" explores the roots and evolution of Paganism within contemporary society. An explanation of the Pagan "marriage" ceremony of handfasting is available, as well as information on other Pagan celebrations dating back to ancient times.

Sun, 09 Apr 2000 03:25:08 -0700

Submitted by: Stephanie Anagnoson