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Discussion in 'Religion & Spirituality Forum' started by articulatekitten, Aug 26, 2006.

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  1. Aug 26, 2006 at 5:56 PM #1
    articulatekitten

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    Yesterday I was referred by a pagan friend to a web posting that expresses more clearly than I ever have why pagans (&, I believe, many other non-Christians) are so offended by proselytizing. I've included the link to the full article at the end of the quote:

    http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art41284.asp

    The article "We are the Other People" is top-notch including references directly from the Christian bible. The tone is intended for pagans who are tired of attempts to convert them, but I think open-minded people of any religious persuasion will at least find it interesting.
     
  2. Aug 26, 2006 at 10:04 PM #2
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    I've never met a pagan. I wasn't sure they were real. You ever see a Unicorn?
     
  3. Aug 26, 2006 at 10:22 PM #3
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    I knew a couple girls that got a little pissy at religion and decided they were going to be pagan. Oh wait, we're going to be humanist. Wait, no, we're going to be wiccan. Yeah, that's it, wiccan! And we can wear dark clothes, too!
     
  4. Aug 26, 2006 at 10:33 PM #4
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  5. Aug 26, 2006 at 10:42 PM #5
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    geico is a scam.....they send you cheap rates then crank it up every chance they get....don't believe the hype.....

    they got these brazilians down here that can hook you up with cheap insurance.....just don't file a claim.
     
  6. Aug 27, 2006 at 3:21 AM #6
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    There are lots of them. We call them "wannagoths." And unfortunately, that's most people's idea of Wicca & paganism.
     
  7. Aug 27, 2006 at 7:09 PM #7
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    We do not need salvation. All we need is the freedom to face our destiny with dignity and honor.
     
  8. Aug 27, 2006 at 7:11 PM #8
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    Fluff bunnies. Serious heathens and occultists laugh at them too.
     
  9. Aug 28, 2006 at 3:05 AM #9
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    so which came first? the "leave me alone" attitude, or the "don't help somebody who doesn't want help" one? or are they born of the same spirit?
     
  10. Aug 28, 2006 at 9:00 AM #10
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    People who try to spread the message of salvation do not attempt to "save" anyone. They are merely telling the story of how one might obtain salvation. It is up to the individual to do so, or not. I think that is a key subtlety that is often missed by those who are offended by christian efforts to spread the gospel.

    I am sure there were plenty of real pagans many years ago but people who describe themselves as pagans now seem to be doing so only as a means to outwardly reject christianity, or other mainstream religions. Prehaps I am wrong but that is the general perception I get from them.
     
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