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Paganism

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Rooted in ancient magical spirituality while finding new expressions in the postmodern age, Paganism encompasses many different beliefs and practices. read more

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A wide array of spiritual, cultural, and philosophical currents combined to affect the rebirth of Paganism in the post-modern world. read more

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Numerous people have played key roles in the development of Paganism, particularly in its mid 20th-century renaissance. read more

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Paganism by definition has no written sacred scripture. Its "sacred text" and source of authority is the natural world and the personal experience of each individual practitioner. read more

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Whether they see themselves as returning to ancestral practices or creating a new Paganism for today's world, contemporary Pagans constantly deal with questions of authenticity, identity, and historicity. read more

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