Do you feel that Pagans (in general) have a greater responsibility be more environmentally conscious than members of other religions? Has your religious beliefs influenced you to make changes in your lifestyle for environmental reasons?

Mythology can vary greatly. For instance, there were varying lists of who the 12 Olympians were and their myths could vary in time and place. In Thebes Aphrodite was considered to be the wife of Ares instead of Hephaestus. In a some versions of the Remus & Romulus myth Remus survives or is killed by a supporter or guard of Romulus.

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This weeks prompt was inspired by lupabitch's recent post on "ZOMG, Christians stole X" claims.

Do you feel that other religions have stolen pagan festivals, traditions, and symbols? Why or why not? How do you approach and view these festivals, traditions, and symbols as used by non-pagan religions?

Portrayals of gods and spirits in pop-culture can always be a contentious issue. Although the Greek Pantheon is most often featured (such as in the recent remake of the Clash of the Titans and Disney's Hercules) the Norse and Egyptian pantheons show up often as well. For example: next year a movie based on Marvel's version of Thor will open and ( Read more... )

When do you feel closest to the divine/gods? Is it through a nature walk, ritual, visiting a specific place, meditation, being with others, studying their myths, or other activities? Why do you think you feel closest to the divine/gods through that activity or place?

Overtime all things change and we adapt.

How has your pagan beliefs and practices changed over time and what prompted these changes? for instance have you moved from an eclectic form of paganism to a more reconstructionist path (or vice versa) or changed the deities you focused on?

In the past few years some Neo-Pagans have laid claim to archaeological remains and have been demanding the reburial of ancient human remains (long scholarly article from Antiquity on this matter). Other groups have laid claims ancient sites like the ruins of temples and monuments like Stonehenge to demand the right of access and the use of the ( Read more... )

Some pagans and magicians work with and/or venerate deities/spirits that they have purposely devised themselves. Others work with pop-culture icons such as superheroes and characters from books, novels, and TV shows. Do you think that this is less legitimate or valid than people who work with and/or venerate traditional deities/spirits like the ( Read more... )

Some Satanists consider Satanism to be a form of Paganism.

Do you think that Satanism (as a whole or specific forms) can be considered a form of Paganism? Why or Why not? Where do you draw the line of defining a Pagan? Are Hindus or Chinese Folk Traditions Pagans? Are Non-'Celtic' European traditions Pagan?

What species of plant do you feel best represents you and why?