[PPT] - Introduction to Paganism and the Pagan Federation. Community PowerPoint Presentation

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Introduction to Paganism and the Pagan Federation. Community Engagement Forum

December 8th 2016

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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

ne 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
r pantheistic nature-worshipping religion.'

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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

ne 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
r pantheistic nature-worshipping religion.'

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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

ne 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.'

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Introduction to Paganism

Individual Paths in Paganism

Wicca & Witchcraft Heathenry Druid Shamanism Goddess Worship

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Introduction to Paganism

Individual Paths in Paganism

Wicca & Witchcraft Heathenry Druid Shamanism Goddess Worship

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Introduction to Paganism

Individual Paths in Paganism

Wicca & Witchcraft Heathenry Druidry Shamanism Goddess Worship

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Introduction to Paganism

Individual Paths in Paganism

Wicca & Witchcraft Heathenry Druidry Shamanism Goddess Worship

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Introduction to Paganism

Individual Paths in Paganism

Wicca & Witchcraft Heathenry Druidry Shamanism Goddess Worship

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.