General Chat

Paganism was the religion of this country before Christianity and is based on the natural elements, seasons, weather, countryside, seeding, nurture and harvest, etc.

When Christianity arrived it took over but did not completetly eradicate the Pagan beliefs. Many things that we suppose to be Christian are actually Pagan:

The original places of Pagan worship were on the high ground and when the first churches were built, usually of wood, they were built on the old Pagan sites. That is why the plants like Ivy, Yew and Mistletoe, which were revered by the Pagans are still to be found in churchyards or in Christian folklore and ceremonies.

Also the old practice of sun worship was not eradicated, the altar in Christian churches is always at the east so that the congregation faces the sun as they pray.

There are many many more similarities that can be found between Paganism and Christianity.

Laura
I have followed the wicca way of life for years - and have recently returned to church, yet I feel comfortable with the 2 together although some will say it is 'unnatural' to follow both.

It's a matter of following what your heart believes and I believe in being one with nature but I also needed to return to church.

Gill

Each to their own Gill - as long as you are happy in your path, that's what's important!

Laura

Glastonbury is awesome - was up at the tor for Beltaine sunrise last May 1st...

Laura

Thank you for an interesting thread.
xxx