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NEO-PAGAN (Latin, neo: "new "): A term often applied to both revivalist and reconstructionist Pagan religions in order to identify their modern adoption, or foundation, by their practitioners.

(See also: NEO-PAGAN, Magickal Traditions, Magickal Paths, Paganism, Pagan Dictionary)

Paganism (from Latin paganus) and Heathenry are catch-all terms which have come to connote a broad set of spiritual/religious beliefs and practices of a natural religion, as opposed to the Abrahamic religions. These beliefs, which are not necessarily compatible with each other, are usually characterized by polytheism and animism. Often, the term has pejorative connotations, comparable to infidel and Kafir in Islam. Paganism - Etymology. Paganism - Pagan. The term < ...

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• Paganism - Etymology
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• Paganism - Terminology
• Paganism - Common Word Usage
• Paganism - Heathenry
• Paganism - Pagan classifications
• Paganism - Pagan religions
• Paganism - Neo-pagan religions
• Paganism - Neopaganism
• Paganism - Modern nature religion
• Paganism - Notes

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The Universal Terran Church or Uniterran Church is primarily a Neo-Pagan organization which is open to adherents of all religions. A core belief of the church is that 'All paths are valid". Other related archivesNeo-Pagan, Unitarianism

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Aradia can refer to: The 1899 book by Charles Godfrey Leland titled Aradia, or the Gospel of the Witches. The goddess, Aradia, who appears in that book, as well as in Wicca and some other Neo-pagan religions. Aradia di Toscano, a figure of legend in Stregheria, believed to be an incarnation of Aradia the goddess. Other related archives1899, Aradia, Aradia di Toscano, Aradia, or the Gospel of the Witches, Charles Godfrey Leland, Neo-pagan, Stregheri

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Earth religion is a New Age term used mostly by believers in neo-paganism and similar faiths. It is an umbrella phrase that is used to cover any religion that worships the Earth, Nature, or fertility gods, such as the various forms of goddess worship. Some find a connection between Earth-worship and the Gaia theory. Category: New Age ...

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Mother Earth may refer to: Mother Earth is a common metaphorical expression for the Earth and its biosphere as the giver and sustainer of life. Mother Earth was also one of Slavic deities. In many Neo-Pagan and Wiccan traditions, Mother Earth is seen as the Goddess, with the Horned God as her consort (and sometimes son). The idea of the Earth as a deity was and is also prominent in many pagan religions. Mother Earth is also the title of a science fiction short story by Isaac Asimov ...

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Raven Grimassi (b. 1951) is the pen name of the author of over a dozen books on Neo-paganism and witchcraft. He is perhaps best known for his popularization of Stregheria, which he describes as "the Old Religion of Italy... the Witch sect of Old Italy"[1]. Grimassi won "Book of the Year" and "First Place - Spirituality Book" from the Coalition of Visionary Retailers in 1998 for his book The Wiccan Mysteries, and his book Encyclopedia ...

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• Raven Grimassi - Religious figure and author
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• Raven Grimassi - Notes and references

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The Wiccan Rede is a saying that sums up the ethics of the neo-Pagan religion Wicca. The most common form of the rede is An it harm none, do what ye will. "Rede" is a word from Middle English meaning "advice" or "counsel". "An" is an archaic contraction of the word "and", meaning "if", as in the Shakespearian "an it please thee". Other variants include: An it harm none, do as thou wilt Do what you will, so long as it harms none An it harm none, do what thou will Including:

• Wiccan Rede - History
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• Wiccan Rede - Interpretations of the Rede
• Wiccan Rede - Notes

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Neopaganism (sometimes Neo-Paganism) describes a heterogeneous group of new religious movements, particularly those influenced by ancient, mainly pre-Christian and sometimes pre-Judaic religions. Often these are Indo-European in origin, but with a growing component inspired by other religions indigenous to Europe, such as Finno-Ugric, as well as those of other parts of the world. As th ...

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• Neopaganism - History
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• Neopaganism - Ecological and mystical currents
• Neopaganism - Pantheon
• Neopaganism - Worship and Ritual
• Neopaganism - Number of adherents
• Neopaganism - Concepts of divinity
• Neopaganism - Neopagan views of gods and gender
• Neopaganism - Traditions
• Neopaganism - Reconstructionist
• Neopaganism - Syncretist and eclectic
• Neopaganism - Related theological concepts
• Neopaganism - Usage of the term 'Neopagan'
• Neopaganism - Sources

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The discussion of the existence of various forms of "Islamic fascism" is highly contentious. Critics associate the term "Islamic fascism" or "Islamofascism" with groups of Islamic fundamentalists like the Taliban which governed Afghanistan, al Qaeda, Hamas, and Hezbollah. There are no self-identified Islamic fascists, and many Muslims (and some non-Muslims) find this term offensive. "Islamofascism" is a controversial political term. It is a neologism intended to mean "an Islamist form of (neo-)fascism" or, conversely, "a (neo)-Fascist versio ...

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Neofascism and religion, Neofascism and religion - Terminology, Neofascism and religion - Fascism as a social movement, Neofascism and religion - Christianity, Neofascism and religion - The U.S. Christian right, Neofascism and religion - Other forms, Neofascism and religion - Islam, Neofascism and religion - Concepts and terms, Neofascism and religion - Proponents, Neofascism and religion - Opponents, Neofascism and religion - Judaism, Neofascism and religion - Hinduism, Neofascism and religion - Paganism, Neofascism and religion - Fascism as vague epithet, Neofascism and religion - General, Neofascism and religion - Christianity, Neofascism and religion - Islam, Neofascism and religion - Judaism, Neofascism and religion - Hinduism, Neofascism and religion - Paganism

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Whilst in a number of religions, the issue of homosexuality is a contentious issue, this is less so in Buddhism. Whilst different Buddhist societies may take different positions, this is probably more a reflection of the indigenous cultures involved. Buddhism does not proscribe forms of sexual relationships in contrast to the monotheistic religions, but rather the moral and ethical aspects of it. There have been few exampl ...

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Religion and sexuality, Religion and sexuality - Introduction, Religion and sexuality - Spreading sexual morality to non-adherents, Religion and sexuality - Abrahamic religions and sexual morality, Religion and sexuality - Jewish views of sex and morality, Religion and sexuality - Christian views of sex and morality, Religion and sexuality - Muslim views of sex and morality, Religion and sexuality - Hindu views of sex and morality, Religion and sexuality - Buddhist views of sex and morality, Religion and sexuality - Neo-Pagan views of sex and morality, Religion and sexuality - Church of the SubGenius views on sex and morality, Religion and sexuality - Secularist views of sex and morality

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Unlike other religions the view differ depending on the region and sect. But in generel a few are accepted by all. Monogamy is prescribed as an ideal way to be in marriage. However by Indian law (where there is highest concentration of Hindus ) all but monogamy is illegal. Premarital and extra marital sex is immoral (and is illegal in India). There are no restictions on kind of sex. Sex is a highly private affair and any related di ...

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Neo-pagan - A person following a modern religion born from older pagan faiths, such as Wicca.

(See also: Neo, Pagan, Wicca Pagan Dictionary)

Some secularists find possible evolutionary benefits of homosexuality within a gene pool. Where homosexual peoples contribute to the community without having to bring up children, perhaps keeping population levels at a lower and steady rate. Some opponents of gays and lesbians regardless of religion argue that homosexuality undermines traditional family structures and is a psychological construct. Secular disapproval of homosexuality is also associated with the stereotypes that homosexuality is inherently weak, unhealthy or dangerous, ...

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Views on sexual morality have varied greatly over time and from culture to culture. The development of a given society's views on sexual morality can derive from religious beliefs, or even social and environmental conditions. Sexuality and reproduction are common elements in many forms of human interaction and society worldwide. Without sexual activity, the species would die. On the other hand, unrestrained sex has proven in every culture to lead, to at least some degree, to the spread of disease and to disruption of sexual pairing (e ...

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Many cultures attempt to codify their prescriptions concerning individual sexual behaviours. Such codifications are frequently enacted as laws, extending their application beyond the culture to other cultures under the purview of the laws, including dissenters. Most of the Islamic world has strict rules enforced with sometimes violent punishments to enforce Islamic moral codes, including sexual morality on their citizens, and often attempt to impose it on non-Muslims living within their societies. The same was true of various European ...

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Many neo-pagan religious paths, such as Wicca, use aspects of ancient Greek religions in their practice; Hellenic polytheism focuses exclusively thereon, as far as the fragmentary nature of the surviving source material allows. It reflects neo-Platonic speculation (which is represented in Porphyry, Libanius, and Julian), as well as Classical cult practice. The overwhelming majority of modern Greeks are Greek Orthodox, although there is a growing minority of people following the ancient Greek religion, especially among the educated cla ...

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Ancient Greek religion, Ancient Greek religion - Overview, Ancient Greek religion - Worship, Ancient Greek religion - Theology, Ancient Greek religion - Mystery religions, Ancient Greek religion - Suppression of paganism, Ancient Greek religion - Revival of paganism

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The association between Christianity and fascism is highly contentious. Discussions of how Fascism and Christianity were linked in some European countries between World War One and World War Two can be found at Clerical fascism. Neofascism and religion - The U.S. Christian right. "Christian fascism" is a term used by some critics, primarily on the political left and libertarians, to describe what they see as an emerging proto-fascism, and to warn that action is needed to stop ...

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