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Originally posted by SpeakerofTruth
Why is this even a story?
Leave em alone, for Christ's sake!!
Originally posted by SpeakerofTruth
It's a historical fact that Judaism,Christianity and Islam have persecuted pagans.
Originally posted by apex
that would be like not letting people worship at Mecca or the Vatican.
Originally posted by SpeakerofTruth
Please, once again, don't take any offense to my responses.
[Article 1
1. Everyone shall have the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion. This right shall include freedom to have a religion or whatever belief of his choice, and freedom, either individually or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in worship, observance, practice and teaching.
2. No one shall be subject to coercion which would impair his freedom to have a religion or belief of his choice.
3. Freedom to manifest one's religion or belief may be subject only to such limitations as are prescribed by law and are necessary to protect public safety, order, health or morals or the fundamental rights and freedoms of others.
I'm not that hip on the UN policies but i guess now is the time to start - but they don't really do any enforcing do they? Just decree (suggest really) and then sit back down?
Originally posted by SpeakerofTruth
Ok, now with a level head, let me discuss the implications here.
They are looking for answers because "organized" faiths are not offering them the answers that they intuitively feel is correct, or, maybe it's just a matter of them not getting the answers they want to hear.
For me, "organized" religion doesn't work.
Although, if one looks at the god, goddesses as being attributes of a singular God, then, yeah, it is very viable.
From what I understand, that is eesentially how pagans view things. They view the gods and goddesses as sort of attributes of a singular God. I don't see anything wrong with that.
Originally posted by madnessinmysoul
i love it when the old pagan religions get news coverage
though i haven't heard much about the greek neo-pagans, i know a few neo-pagan odinists
good people
fun ceremonies
Originally posted by SpeakerofTruth
They are looking for answers because "organized" faiths are not offering them the answers that they intuitively feel is correct, or, maybe it's just a matter of them not getting the answers they want to hear. I guess it depends on one's perspective.
www.guardian.co.uk...
If you are brought up with Greek mythology, the idea you are the descendants of the ancient Greeks and imbued with the importance of ancient Greek culture, you have all the pre-requisites for such an inclination,"