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)

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

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

� Yule(Winter Solstice) – around Dec 21st

� Imbolc – Feb 2nd

� Ostara (Spring Equinox) – around Mar 21st

� Beltane – April 31st

� Midsummer (Summer Solstice) – around Jun 21st

� Lughnasadh – Aug 1st

� Autumn Equinox –around Sep 21st

Introduction to Paganism

� Samhain – Oct 31st

� Yule(Winter Solstice) – around Dec 21st

� Imbolc – Feb 2nd

� Ostara (Spring Equinox) – around Mar 21st

� Beltane – April 31st

� Midsummer (Summer Solstice) – around Jun 21st

� Lughnasadh – Aug 1st

� Autumn Equinox –around Sep 21st

Introduction to Paganism

� Samhain – Oct 31st

� Yule(Winter Solstice) – around Dec 21st

� Imbolc – Feb 2nd

� Ostara (Spring Equinox) – around Mar 21st

� Beltane – April 31st

� Midsummer (Summer Solstice) – around Jun 21st

� Lughnasadh – Aug 1st

� Autumn Equinox –around Sep 21st

Introduction to Paganism

� Samhain – Oct 31st

� Yule(Winter Solstice) – around Dec 21st

� Imbolc – Feb 2nd

� Ostara (Spring Equinox) – around Mar 21st

� Beltane – April 31st

� Midsummer (Summer Solstice) – around Jun 21st

� Lughnasadh – Aug 1st

� Autumn Equinox –around Sep 21st

Introduction to Paganism

� Samhain – Oct 31st

� Yule(Winter Solstice) – around Dec 21st

� Imbolc – Feb 2nd

� Ostara (Spring Equinox) – around Mar 21st

� Beltane – May 1st

� Midsummer (Summer Solstice) – around Jun 21st

� Lughnasadh – Aug 1st

� Autumn Equinox –around Sep 21st

Introduction to Paganism

� Samhain – Oct 31st

� Yule(Winter Solstice) – around Dec 21st

� Imbolc – Feb 2nd

� Ostara (Spring Equinox) – around Mar 21st

� Beltane – May 1st

� Midsummer (Summer Solstice) – around Jun 21st

� Lughnasadh – Aug 1st

� Autumn Equinox –around Sep 21st

Introduction to Paganism

� Samhain – Oct 31st

� Yule(Winter Solstice) – around Dec 21st

� Imbolc – Feb 2nd

� Ostara (Spring Equinox) – around Mar 21st

� Beltane – May 1st

� Midsummer (Summer Solstice) – around Jun 21st

� Lughnasadh – Aug 1st

� Autumn Equinox –around Sep 21st

Introduction to Paganism

� Samhain – Oct 31st

� Yule(Winter Solstice) – around Dec 21st

� Imbolc – Feb 2nd

� Ostara (Spring Equinox) – around Mar 21st

� Beltane – May 1st

� Midsummer (Summer Solstice) – around Jun 21st

� Lughnasadh – Aug 1st

� 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.