| QUOTE (Shadows @ Jul 8 2003, 03:11 PM) |
| Good Idea RavenWing ! |
Agreed!
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| Posted by: RavenWing 08-Jul-2003, 08:03 AM |
| Hi everyone! There seem to be a lot of pagan members on this board, so I thought it would be nice to have a place for us to talk about all things spiritual! All faiths welcome! |
| Posted by: Shadows 08-Jul-2003, 08:11 AM |
| Good Idea RavenWing ! |
| Posted by: RavenWing 08-Jul-2003, 08:43 AM |
| Why thank you! Everyone feel free to post away. I am gathering some topics I think may be good for discussion. |
| Posted by: barddas 10-Jul-2003, 03:00 PM | ||
Agreed! |
| Posted by: Aon_Daonna 10-Jul-2003, 03:19 PM |
| I'm not pagan but I like it when ppls eyes are opened towards things they are ignorant towards. I have to say that I don't know many things concerning paganism/wicca or what ever there may be about alternative religions. But since I am not a religious person (as in: not liking to be confined by religion, I do believe in some things ) I won't have mucht to give concerning religious things, only my interest and observation I do believe that there is more in the skies and on/under our earth than most believe. And I try to be open. Although 13 years of Catholic school makes that very hard some times... =/ |
| Posted by: Swanny 10-Jul-2003, 05:05 PM |
| This could be an interesting forum. I'm neither Christian nor pagan but I have been declared Heathen from time to time. Shadows knows my beliefs and though I haven't posted it, I think Aon and perhaps some others have strong suspicions. My leanings are essentially Native American, my mentors Wallace Black Elk (Lakota) and Rob Talltree (Ojibwe). Does that fit here? |
| Posted by: Swanny 10-Jul-2003, 05:07 PM |
| I should probably add that I'm rather a traditionalist, not "new age" NDN-ism". S |
| Posted by: Aon_Daonna 10-Jul-2003, 05:46 PM |
| I think in the general public it would go as Paganism, although today most people that call themselves pagan probably mean something related to the pre-christian european beliefs. It's a broad field tho.. I would like to see that the old ways don't die, the traditional ways of the people like Native Americans or other pagan beliefs. It's interesting that some things of the ancient celtic (and also other faiths) survived in the christian religion but all this concquering of religion did erase alot and changed alot in ppls heads.. for me that means that the old times are gone and can't be brought back, may it be in New Age or another revival. Personally I have to say I don't think too much of that but who am I to tell people what to believe in? *grins* so I'm not trying that, it is as simple as that. I can only state the things I lelieve in. And I don't believe in them because I want to but because I came to believe in them in a long process (although it is probably considered short for others, 13 years of my life so to say.. and I'm only 20). |
| Posted by: Shadows 10-Jul-2003, 08:31 PM | ||
Swanny Native American are as Wiccan as any , I am here and you know my beliefs! |
| Posted by: Keltic 10-Jul-2003, 09:57 PM | ||
Beliefs and practices were changing a long time before Christianity entered the fold. All forms of thought evolve by influences whether they come from within or from other sources. All that we have to do is to look at ourselves! Within our short time here on earth, our beliefs, our fears, our desires and just about everything else about us has changed numerous times and will change many times again before we die. It's not that our ways have died but rather changed with us. Christianity certainly did contribute to changes to numerous cultures and traditions but these same cultures and traditions also had a hand in the changes brought to Christianity. |
| Posted by: RavenWing 11-Jul-2003, 06:39 AM |
| Swanny - Yes that is included! All spiritual beliefs are welcome here. |
| Posted by: Aon_Daonna 11-Jul-2003, 02:02 PM | ||
you are certainly right there =) I merely brought that up as example actually, I should remember to write such things into my posts... =) But I have to say I can only talk of a European and Christian context tho when it comes to my personal thinking because that is how I was raised and what I know from my background education. I'm constantly trying to educate myself further, but it's a lot of work, even more nowadays since there is so many more mediums to count in... and still it all stays theoretical wisdom.. *sigh* |
| Posted by: slamedbear 04-Aug-2003, 01:03 AM |
interisting base for an open discussion being a non practicing catholic i generally treat this as  but hey you learn somthing new everyday |
| Posted by: Angel Whitefang 06-Nov-2003, 12:36 AM |
| HI, my name is Angel. I am a new member as of today and thought I would like to see what your Pagan Forum is all about. Yes I am a Pagan/ Wiccan/ Witch. I look forward to some great conversations with you all. Blessed Be |
| Posted by: oldraven 06-Nov-2003, 11:11 AM |
Welcome, Angel.  I hope you enjoy yourself here. |
| Posted by: RavenWing 06-Nov-2003, 11:29 AM |
| Welcome! |
| Posted by: Guest 18-Nov-2003, 09:42 AM |
| *Deleted* this has no place in this forum. |
| Posted by: Outlander 28-Nov-2003, 06:19 PM |
| Hi all! I cast my first circle today! I was so excited! I have a lot to learn though. I'm sure I did a lot of things wrong.I want to take things slowly and do it right. Let me ask maybe a silly question...is there a difference between Goddess worship and Wicca? In other words can you worship the Mother Goddess and not be a witch? |
| Posted by: Shadows 13-Mar-2004, 06:47 PM |
| Greetings times three to all my brothers and sisters of the Circle! I have neglected this forum for some time... reasons need not be know. I look forward to catching up here and making my presence know again. Blessed BE Shadows |
| Posted by: VetteGal 17-Mar-2004, 11:59 PM |
| Merry Meet, My name is Nikki and I use the name Nighthawk, and I just found this forum today. Was in a lot of forums today and was totally mesmerised by the RPG forum. I was raised Lutheran but never felt it was right for me. I have always had deja vu and have alway been drawn to the occult. I have just completed a first degree wicca class. Just thought I would introduce myself. Nikki "Nighthawk" |
| Posted by: RavenWing 18-Mar-2004, 08:55 AM |
| Hello Nikki and welcome, I hope you enjoy. |
| Posted by: barddas 18-Mar-2004, 09:14 AM | ||
Welcome, Nikki!!!!! Hope to see you about! Cheers, Jason |
| Posted by: Angel Whitefang (Rider) 19-Mar-2004, 12:47 AM |
| Welcome to you Nikki & Merry Meet, I look forward to stimulating conversations with you. Brite Blessings  |
| Posted by: dragonboy3611 06-Nov-2004, 04:11 PM |
| I am not pagan, but I do indepth researce on the roots of paganism. |
| Posted by: myaleigh 28-Oct-2005, 08:56 AM |
Well I'm a pagan and I research all religions so I'm glad to find this forum.  I look forward to learning from and discussing with you as I'm still trying to find my way. Merry days. |
| Posted by: gallesjrrt 28-Oct-2005, 09:51 AM |
| Hi, again, mya! You beat me to this one! I'm a pagan, as well, and a member of a group that started out just celebrating the Sabbats. Now we meet every week, mostly for meditation, but occasionally to "work" |
| Posted by: LADY ALEXANDRIA 26-Apr-2007, 07:39 PM |
| I find this very interesting and consider myself a pagan of sorts. Lady Alexandria |
| Posted by: Arianrhod1025 31-Oct-2007, 02:21 PM |
| Hello, I'm new. I love celtic music so I thought I'd check the forums and then I found this, so I thought I'd register! I can't label myself as any specific religion right now. I'm spiritual. I was raised Catholic, but... you all know how that goes. I believe in God but I feel that there is more than one deity, and there must be a female to His male. I'll admit I am more conscious of the "God" I was raised with, and I think He is a good God. I am consciously being more attentive to the Goddess, though, and I believe in spirit guides/guardian angels~ whatever you want to call them. I've been reading about "all this stuff" for a while now. But see, I have no interest in "casting a spell" or performing stereotypical magik. I would like to more clearly understand what my guides are communicating to me, to assist me in leading a fulfilling life. I feel the energy when I am outside, especially at night (and under the moon.) My dreams are odd (and vivid) and I know they have meaning that I don't quite grasp. Yeah, I'm really preoccupied with the paranormal, BTW. Hm! This is long and ambiguous. I just feel there is more out there right beyond my grasp, and I want to know what it is, how to control what I am supposed to, if that makes any sense. I know I have power, I just don't know how to use it because I tend to doubt myself... the ole, "Oh come on- that can't be true... you're no more special than the guy next door," kinda thing. So, I'm learning  TTFN |
| Posted by: hawthornefaery 12-Feb-2008, 12:35 PM |
Merry Meet! I hope I am posting in the right spot  I am new to the board and stumbled upon The Grove. We are a pagan family....and we are raising our children pagan. The Old Religion really seem to resonate with us. We are planning a trip over seas and I was told that you can obtain a *clearance* from the British Gov't to visit Stonehendge. Apparently if you are of the Old Religion, it is your right to visit scared areas like Stonehendge......this pass will allow you to visit the circle before the tours start (early in the morning) and you can touch the stones. Has anyone heard of that? If so I am going!  |
| Posted by: ctbard 06-Mar-2008, 10:01 AM |
| I know if you are a memember of OBOD,"order of Bards, ovates and druids, you can at certain times go as a group, I'll have to look through my papers though, and I can get back to you. |
| Posted by: Sėmeag 26-Feb-2009, 04:23 PM | ||
If you are a "special interest" group, English Heritage will sometimes grant you special access, if it doesn't clash with anything else. Your best bet is to find a tour group that runs special outings to Stonehenge when you can get closer to the stones than the ordinary tourist. Otherwise try and contact local pagan groups who may be able to help out. To be honest, Stonehenge is not the best stone circle to visit; its overpowered by the tourist industry. If you can, visit Callanais on the Isle of Lewis, where you don't need special permission.  There are plenty of stone circles in Aberdeenshire where you are often with them on your own. Even Avebury, near to Stonehenge is a better circle, IMNSHO. |
| Posted by: DianeT 19-Apr-2011, 08:08 PM |
| I'm an Ecclectic Pagan. Solitary by nature because of my 'collection' of beliefs. I find myself drawn to Bast, the Cat Goddess, and she tends to find Her way into any of the research I've done on any religious belief.  Anubis does the same thing, only He is more... elusive.If I were ever to make the trip to visit a Sacred Site.. I'd love to walk the Tor at Glastonbury. Don't ask my why, but it Calls to me more than the StoneHenge does. The other place I'd like to visit is The Major Oak in Sherwood.. but that's for another reason entirely... Wind to Thy Wings, Diane |