Q: Is it possible that while still believing in the God and Goddess, I can be somewhat Monotheistic in that I believe they are both parts of a whole (as in the One God or Supreme Spirit) that is of no gender?
A: For many Neopagans, there is an entity commonly referred to as The One that is above all things. They also believe that The One may be honored in both male and female aspects, mostly known as The God and The Goddess.
Q: Do Neopagans still respect others’ beliefs? As in, they do not preach or convert like in Christianity?
A: Yes, we respect everyone’s right to their own beliefs and we do not try and convert people like other faiths might. I, however, cannot promise that we will not preach. This blog contains much that could be considered preaching. So, do not expect me to bring you around to my way of thinking because I think it is the only way to view spiritual things; on the contrary, I want you to look for yourself at the concepts I present and judge for yourself how relevant they are.
Q: Neopagans do animal sacrifices? I thought they were against animal cruelty and were ‘one’ with nature?
A: NeoPaganism is an umbrella term much like Christianity is. There are many denominations, if you will, that make up NeoPaganism. As in other religions, not all sects under the heading of NeoPaganism will agree on what is right and wrong in worshipping The Divine. That said, you will encounter some sects that do practice animal sacrifice and others that find no use for it. The ones that carry out animal sacrifice do so in a humane and sacred manner and do not seek to use it as the soul means of worship or practice.
Q: Do you have to be vegetarian to be a Neopagan?
A: No, you do not have to be a vegetarian to be a NeoPagan.
Q: Do Neopagans believe that things such as trees and rocks have spirits inside them?
A: Some may well believe that trees and rocks have spirits inside them. I, personally, don’t think rocks do because they have never been alive. Trees are living things and it is highly possible that they may contain some sort of spirits; yet these spirits should not be confused with those of animals or man. Man and Animals tend to have higher forms of spirits than those of trees and plants.
Is it possible that while still believing in the God and Goddess, I can be somewhat Monotheistic in that I believe they are both parts of a whole (as in the One God or Supreme Spirit) that is of no gender?
For many Neopagans, there is an entity commonly referred to as The One the is above all things. They also believe that The One may be honored in both male and female aspects, mostly known as The God and The Goddess.
2. Do Neopagans still respect others’ beliefs? As in, they do not preach or convert like in Christianity?
Yes, we respect everyone’s right to their own beliefs and we do not try and convert people like other faiths might. I, however, cannot promise that we will not preach. This blog contains much that could be considered preaching. So, do not expect me to bring you around to my way of thinking because I think it is the only way to view spiritual things; on the contrary, I want you to look for yourself at the concepts I present and judge for yourself how relevant they are.
3. Do Neopagans do animal sacrifices? I thought they were against animal cruelty and were ‘one’ with nature?
NeoPaganism is an umbrella term much like Christianity is. There are many denominations, if you will, that make up NeoPaganism. As in other religions, not all sects under the heading of NeoPaganism will agree on what is right and wrong in worshipping The Divine. That said, you will encounter some sects that do practice animal sacrifice and others that find no use for it. The ones that carry out animal sacrifice do so in a humane and sacred manner and do not seek to use it as the soul means of worship or practice.
4. Do you have to be vegetarian to be a Neopagan?
No, you do not have to be a vegetarian to be a NeoPagan.
5. Do Neopagans believe that things such as trees and rocks have spirits inside them?
Some may well believe that trees and rocks have spirits inside them. I, personally, don’t think rocks do because they have never been alive. Trees are living things and it is highly possible that they may contain some sort of spirits; yet these spirits should not be confused with those of animals or man. Man and Animals tend to have higher forms of spirits than those of trees and plants.
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Questions on NeoPaganism from Yahoo. Part 1
Q: Is it possible that while still believing in the God and Goddess, I can be somewhat Monotheistic in that I believe they are both parts of a whole (as in the One God or Supreme Spirit) that is of no gender?
A: For many Neopagans, there is an entity commonly referred to as The One that is above all things. They also believe that The One may be honored in both male and female aspects, mostly known as The God and The Goddess.
A: Yes, we respect everyone’s right to their own beliefs and we do not try and convert people like other faiths might. I, however, cannot promise that we will not preach. This blog contains much that could be considered preaching. So, do not expect me to bring you around to my way of thinking because I think it is the only way to view spiritual things; on the contrary, I want you to look for yourself at the concepts I present and judge for yourself how relevant they are.
Q: Neopagans do animal sacrifices? I thought they were against animal cruelty and were ‘one’ with nature?
A: NeoPaganism is an umbrella term much like Christianity is. There are many denominations, if you will, that make up NeoPaganism. As in other religions, not all sects under the heading of NeoPaganism will agree on what is right and wrong in worshipping The Divine. That said, you will encounter some sects that do practice animal sacrifice and others that find no use for it. The ones that carry out animal sacrifice do so in a humane and sacred manner and do not seek to use it as the soul means of worship or practice.
Q: Do you have to be vegetarian to be a Neopagan?
A: No, you do not have to be a vegetarian to be a NeoPagan.
A: Some may well believe that trees and rocks have spirits inside them. I, personally, don’t think rocks do because they have never been alive. Trees are living things and it is highly possible that they may contain some sort of spirits; yet these spirits should not be confused with those of animals or man. Man and Animals tend to have higher forms of spirits than those of trees and plants.
Is it possible that while still believing in the God and Goddess, I can be somewhat Monotheistic in that I believe they are both parts of a whole (as in the One God or Supreme Spirit) that is of no gender?
For many Neopagans, there is an entity commonly referred to as The One the is above all things. They also believe that The One may be honored in both male and female aspects, mostly known as The God and The Goddess.
2. Do Neopagans still respect others’ beliefs? As in, they do not preach or convert like in Christianity?
Yes, we respect everyone’s right to their own beliefs and we do not try and convert people like other faiths might. I, however, cannot promise that we will not preach. This blog contains much that could be considered preaching. So, do not expect me to bring you around to my way of thinking because I think it is the only way to view spiritual things; on the contrary, I want you to look for yourself at the concepts I present and judge for yourself how relevant they are.
3. Do Neopagans do animal sacrifices? I thought they were against animal cruelty and were ‘one’ with nature?
NeoPaganism is an umbrella term much like Christianity is. There are many denominations, if you will, that make up NeoPaganism. As in other religions, not all sects under the heading of NeoPaganism will agree on what is right and wrong in worshipping The Divine. That said, you will encounter some sects that do practice animal sacrifice and others that find no use for it. The ones that carry out animal sacrifice do so in a humane and sacred manner and do not seek to use it as the soul means of worship or practice.
4. Do you have to be vegetarian to be a Neopagan?
No, you do not have to be a vegetarian to be a NeoPagan.
5. Do Neopagans believe that things such as trees and rocks have spirits inside them?
Some may well believe that trees and rocks have spirits inside them. I, personally, don’t think rocks do because they have never been alive. Trees are living things and it is highly possible that they may contain some sort of spirits; yet these spirits should not be confused with those of animals or man. Man and Animals tend to have higher forms of spirits than those of trees and plants.
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