PAGANISM FOR BEGINNERS

Paganism. Even the mere mention of this word brings up many

images, often stereotypical images, in an individual’s mind.

There are many myths associated with paganism, the most common

being:

 Pagan worships the devil and are Satanists.

 They can fly around and generally have supernatural

powers.

 Pagan rituals are generally orgies, and the women are sex

addicts.

 Pagans are immoral and have no code of conduct or ethics.

 Pagans are nomads and were raised by druggies and hippies.

 Pagans worship the gods and goddesses of the old times.

 Pagans live outside of society, often in caves and wooden

huts.

 Pagans practice animal and sometimes human sacrifice.

 Pagans do not have the same legal rights that other religions

have.

 There are only a handful of pagans in this world.