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Just as the term "Eastern religions" refers to Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, etc., the terms "Neo-Pagan"  "Neopagan," and "Pagan" refer to a collection of separate religions. Neopagan religions are reconstructions of ancient Pagan belief systems which had been abandoned.

Neopagan topics covered in this section:

	About Neopaganism: Overview of Neopaganism Meanings of the word "Paganism" Descriptions of Neopagan traditions
	Various Neopagan traditions: Asatru (Norse Paganism) * Druidism Goddess Worship Wicca and Witchcraft
	Other topics: Contacting other Neopagans; references An essay for school teachers ARE ALL WITCHES EQUAL? The Harry Potter books, and public confusion about "witches" & "witchcraft" A pledge to Pagan spirituality Can a person be a both a Wiccan and a Christian?

* Many followers of Asatru regard themselves as "Heathens" rather than "Neopagans." They view their religion as "not just a branch of the Neopagan tree" but as a different tree entirely.

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A highly recommended book with over 50 stories by Pagans:

Laura Wildman, Ed., "Celebrating the Pagan soul," Citadel. (2005). Read reviews or order this book safely from Amazon.com online book store

Caroline Tully, one of the contributors to the book, writes:

"Gardnerian High Priestess and Cherry Hill Seminary instructor, Laura Wildman, has collected amazing stories from a diverse set of practitioners, each with their own individual perspective on what it means to be Pagan in the modern world. With over fifty contributors - including famous names like Starhawk, Macha NightMare and Oberon Zell-Ravenheart, as well as a plethora of less well-known but just as gifted writers - this book has something that will appeal to everyone. The book is divided into five sections; Earth: Community - the roots that nourish, the families we create, the coming home; Air: The learning process - teachers, mentors, students and inner guides; Fire: magical transformation - from Wow! To Oops!; Water: the seasons and the cycles of life; and Spirit: The God and Goddess in our lives. The reader can dip into the book anywhere - you need not start at the beginning - and find honest, creative, thought-provoking stories about joy, awe, triumph, failure, consternation, love, loss and sorrow, that stand out as being written by deeper-than-average thinkers. A ripe collection of wisdom-fruit from people who really live their Paganism. Highly recommended."

References:

1. "Green Egg Magazine," Church of All Worlds, at: http://www.caw.org/
2. "Norse mythology recognised as a religion," Independent Online, 2003-NOV-6, at: http://www.iol.co.za/
3. Pagan Pastoral Outreach has information available about Pagans in the military, Pagan chaplaincy in universities and hospitals, pastoral training programs, etc. at: http://paganpastoraloutreach.ca/
4. "Pagan web directory," UK Pagan Links, at: http://www.ukpaganlinks.co.uk/

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Last update: 2008-OCT-18
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