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Originally posted by Bill O'Rights
As far as the "true" Wiccans go, I would have to agree with this statement. It is unfortunate, however, that I mostly seem to run into the ones described by Easytiger, isis and tecoyah:
Perhaps I'm not searching deep enough, but it seems that these types keep getting in my way.
So, how about it, Easytiger, a little insight?
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Perhaps I can help, Maybe not.
As a general rule, a Pagan belief will center on the earth and cosmos, and the energies that surround us. The manipulation of these energy flows are the basis for the"Magic" in wicca, the enlightenment in much of eastern thought, the healing of Reiki, and so on....
A general belief in the interconnectedness of nature and its many creations is also inherent in most Pagans. Respect for all life and paths is important dependent on the individual as well.
Many of the path will understand a deeper reasoning for pain and suffering, and accept these trials as needed for growth, and merely a part of life.
Many Pagan beliefs will take in such aspects of ancient tribal religions as they feel helpul in evolution of the soul, and also include a feeling of the many lives theory.
In my version of Paganism(and there are as many versions as there are Pagans) Soul groups, and soul age play an important role. I simply enjoy the freedom this path creates to evolve itself with experience.