Pagan Pride Day celebrates diversity
Event features religious rites, seminars — and donations to food bank
By Tenisha Waldo
Event features religious rites, seminars — and donations to food bank
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Sisters Kristina Robicheaux and Libby Robicheaux of Goose Creek, dance to music playing inside the National Guard Armory during the Pagan Pride Day Saturday. The festival hosted artisan vendors, seminars and entertainment during the first Pagan Pride day in Charleston.
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Members of Friendship Baptist Church located next to the National Guard Armory in North Charleston pray outside of the Pagan Pride Day that was held in the Armory Saturday.
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(L to R) Kitty Bodkin Hall and Norman Trevino, part of the medieval re-enactment group Knights of the Round Table preform at the Pagan Pride Day at the National Guard Armory in North Charleston. The group had sword fighting and armor demonstrations.
Kristina Robicheaux, 16, knows she is not a fairy. But she thinks they are beautiful.
On Saturday, for the Pagan Pride Day celebration at the National Guard Armory in North Charleston, Kristina wore a light pink sequined dress with pink and black lace on the bottom ruffles. Her hair was tied up in matching ribbons, and she wore sheer black wings.
When the Goose Creek teen pulled out a glass bead from the small pouch hanging around her neck, she said the bead was a hardened dragon tear that fairies collect.
Both of her parents are pagan, and Kristina wants to follow in their footsteps. But as a teenager, she said she is still trying to find her way, and she doesn't always feel comfortable talking about paganism.
"When I'm at school, I ... I can't," Kristina struggled to say. She said one of her best friends is a Christian and has confronted her on her beliefs.
Some pagans, like Kristina, believe in fairies, witches and medieval likenesses, and most believe in a very spiritual world. They generally are polytheistic or find divinity in natural rhythms or cycles, and they often practice ancient religious customs from various cultures.
Pagan Pride Day was a chance for hundreds of them to share fellowship and their beliefs. For many, it was also a chance to mix with others who might have been subjected to ridicule.
"The community at large needs to know that pagans are here, and we're here to stay," said Bob Fifield, vice-chairman of the Lowcountry Council of Alternative Spiritual Traditions, which hosted the free event for all ages.
The council is a fairly new group that works to "establish an open forum facilitating links between celebrants of alternative spiritual paths, exclusively for religious, educational and charitable purposes," according to its Web site.
Pagan Pride Day featured pagan religious ceremonies, craft-making, seminars, demonstrations, Tarot card readings, children's activities and several vendors. It also was held to celebrate the upcoming Autumnal Equinox, which the ancient Celts feted as the holiday of Lughnasadh, or "First Harvest."
Roughly 400 canned goods and more than 50 pounds of dry food were collected for the Lowcountry Food Bank.
Fifield said he had expected about 50 people to attend Saturday, but he said maybe a few hundred actually came.
Charleston's Pagan Pride Day was one of more than 100 similar events held worldwide. Last year, nearly 17,500 people attended Pagan Pride Day events held throughout the United States and in Canada, the United Kingdom, Italy, Portugal and Brazil. Each event included clothing and food drives for charity.
Kristina's mom, Iris Stephens, said the local event was a great way for the public to learn more about paganism. She said it helped clarify misconceptions about people who practice the belief.
"We're your neighbors," the former school bus driver said. "We're not devil worshippers. We're not freaks."
Stephens watched as Kristina danced around with her sister Libby Robicheaux, 15.
Kristina is a pagan. Libby is not. "It's not that bad," Libby said about paganism. "Some of it's pretty cool."
Some members of Friendship Baptist Church in North Charleston beg to differ. The church was within earshot of Saturday's festivities, and about 20 people gathered outside to pray for the Pagan Pride Day participants.
"They had it right next to the church, which is kind of odd," church member Patricia Lewey of North Charleston said.
Hanahan resident Myrtle Lucas said they weren't there to confront the crowd gathered next door for the celebration, but wanted instead to show them that "God is the savior for the Earth," she said. "He loves everybody."
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trm2105 (anonymous) says...
hmm, sounds like the pagans were having a much better time than the baptists. Where do I sign up?
September 9, 2007 at 7:56 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
stephaniem (anonymous) says...
the ACLU doesn't need to get involved
christianity is the only religion being shoved down our throats.
this is such a small group that I didn't even know it exists
we have christmas starting at halloween in the US
the department stores, walmart. christmas lights on johns island, the wreaths on sidewalks
September 9, 2007 at 9 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
hawneena (anonymous) says...
stephaniem, I though you were the founder of this local group.
BTW- there is a victim's awareness meeting next week.
September 9, 2007 at 9:07 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
miki (anonymous) says...
I'm disappointed that I didn't know about the event sooner. I'm Pagan and would love to have met others.
And the Baptist group had every right to pray for us, as we have every right to pray for them. And often do. We're even praying to the same God at the end of the day.
September 9, 2007 at 9:53 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
MHA (anonymous) says...
Posted by tripsa on September 9, 2007 at 7:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)
At the national Guard Armory? I wonder if the church next door could use that tax-payer funded property for Christmas?
A better idea would be to get rid of the tax exempt status for all churches. They are, after all, corporations, hell bent on bringing in as much of the all mighty dollar as they can. This allows their hypocritical leaders to live a life of luxury and crime without having to do much more than run their mouths to weak minds that feel the need for some sort of crutch to prop up their lives. I'd rather live next door to a drug dealer than a church leader. At least the drug dealer is a straight forward criminal.
Cure the world... abolish religion.
September 9, 2007 at 10:11 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
hawneena (anonymous) says...
MHA you need to get together with stephaniem. You are of the same mind set.
September 9, 2007 at 10:14 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
imthemom (anonymous) says...
Welcome to the club MHA. I had a "discussion" last week with some of these people and it seemed Stephaniem and I were of the same mind set then. Thing is "they" can post what they want, their opinions and feelings, but if your or our opinion differ...well then we are wrong, they are right and we should all get together and practice our "wrong doings" with each other. I just think it is ok to be different.
STOP HATE! HONOR DIVERSITY
September 9, 2007 at 10:45 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
trod (anonymous) says...
TAX the church/synagogue/mosque ect. bet it would clear up the national debt.imthemom bravo bravo
September 9, 2007 at 11:40 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
MHA (anonymous) says...
Oh there are a lot of people in the US that are fed up with religion.. possibly even a majority. The difference is that we are also the same people that don't force our lifestyles on others.. hence our "voice" is not as loud as the religious cults... I mean sects.. I mean church groups...
Thing is.. if there does turn out to be some divine being out there somewhere that I have to answer to at some point... I live my life well enough to where I won't have any problems. I know a lot of "saved", "born again" church goes that cannot honestly make that same statement.
BTW.. a little trivia question for you... do you know where the largest percentage of Christians, per capita, lives?
Answer: Prison
September 9, 2007 at 12:51 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
hawneena (anonymous) says...
MHA, people should never force their beliefs on others.
Debating and discussing things are totally different than "forcing".
If everyone was in total agreement then what a boring world this would be.
September 9, 2007 at 1:15 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
PoisenIvy (anonymous) says...
Hmmmm, the Armed Forces are BANNED from supporting the Boy Scouts but it's OK to support the Pagans!!!
Does anyone else see something WRONG with this picture???
September 9, 2007 at 1:49 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
stephaniem (anonymous) says...
hawneena can't make up her mind as to what she believes
in one breath, she tells me to leave the country when I remind her that muslims in neutral countries help out american tourists
then in another, she tells me she is trying to learn about islam and tells MHA that this place would be boring if everyone thought the same.
FYI, victim awareness is not the slur you wanted it to be. Many women are raped/assaulted and many people are gunned down daily by criminals who are supposed to own guns and they can't find comfort talking to the police as the police are supposed to be neutral like the court system.
you can't talk about being violated at work as it isn't work related and you can't burden your family/children with your assaults or you may tramatize them.
even if a woman is repeatedly raped from a child to adulthood.... she isn't the loser that some members like trinitytim and you set her out to be.
September 9, 2007 at 2:06 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
hawneena (anonymous) says...
FYI, stephaniem, I know exactly in what I believe.
I will address your comments. I tell you to leave the USA, because you have nothing but disdain for the police, the military, and Christians. You appear to love other countries, so why not go where you will be happy?
Yes, I want to learn about islam and other religions, so I can better understand what is going on in this world.
Yes, it would be boring if everyone thought the same, because then we wouldn't have anything over which to debate.
I have never said that a battered woman is a loser. The point is there is help out there, but some would rather whine than do something about it. If people don't know where to ask for help, then look in the phone book. Call Hotline, My Sisters's House, Crimestoppers, and the list goes on.
Furthermore, you have bashed Christians repeatedly on these forums and I have never one time confronted you on this.
I am a practicing Christian, but I don't believe in forcing my beliefs on others. My religion is personal to me, but I am willing to discuss it if anyone asks.
Stephanie, I want you to find peace in your life, but you have to be proactive in this. Don't stop looking until you find the help that you so much desire.
I truly wish you the best of luck in your endeavor.
September 9, 2007 at 2:26 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
abitskeptical (anonymous) says...
"Cure the world... abolish religion."
Religion is not the problem. We humans have an uncanny tendency to screw things up. Do you blame food in and of itself for obesity? Anything can be twisted and abused so that its goodness gets distorted.
September 9, 2007 at 3:05 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
stephaniem (anonymous) says...
Hawneena, you get caught in your lies by others.
I have made the comments that the police should not be on a pedestial. Just because someone is arrested, doesn't mean that they are guilty. Probable cause is all one is needed to get arrested but it takes a jury of your peers to convict you plus you can appeal the decision based on actions/evidence during your trial.
Secondly, I am proud of the fact that I travel the world. There is so much beauty on this planet. Australia was fun, Italy was awesome during Carnival, and thailand had alot of muslims who went out of their way to show me that they liked americans and had tolerance for christians....much more tolerance than you have for muslims or hispanics.
Our country is a melting pot......our first amendment is for all races, religions and recently sexual orientations.
Your way of life is going down the drain as the white race is dividing itself up....Some still stand by bigots and the KKK....some want equality for everyone
If our country can treat a muslim tourist or a gay man with dignity, our country can treat everyone with respect
Some people like your friends on that other threat involving muslims don't want muslims, gays, blacks, jews, or pagans in this country.
this country is not run by jesus....if you want to believe in him, go somewhere where you can be a martyr and go to heaven quickly so us nonchristians can enjoy earth in peace without the fire and brimstone talk.
As for me being a victim of domestic violence, that man has been out of my life for a year. I am simply handling legal, civil and credit issues now. (he stole my credit card and ruined my credit for a couple months)
September 9, 2007 at 3:12 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
hawneena (anonymous) says...
You have a lot of nerve calling me a liar. I, along with others, have tried to offer you solutions to your problems.
You repeatedly have ignored all advice offered to you. I have never bashed you for your beliefs(not sure what they are)
I have never preached to you, so I don't know where the fire and brimstone stuff is coming from.
I have never said a bad thing about Hspanics on any forum, nor have I said that all muslims were bad.
You are the one who is lying and putting words in my mouth.
I have tried to be nice to you by offering you advice on getting help, as you have asked before about whom you should call.
In your freaking ignorance, don't you know that muslim terrorists are the one's seeking to be martyrs by killing people with their idiotic suicide missions?
This country is largely Christian, and don't you ever blasphemy my God, you miserable little brat. I am done ever tring to reason with you, because you are mentally ill, and you don't want help.
Write back whatever you like, because I don't care.
Just remember that your allies on these forums are few and far between.
September 9, 2007 at 3:52 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
skeeter (anonymous) says...
Why don't ya'll go fight under a sports story?
September 9, 2007 at 4:21 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
faelady (anonymous) says...
Posted by PoisenIvy on September 9, 2007 at 1:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Hmmmm, the Armed Forces are BANNED from supporting the Boy Scouts but it's OK to support the Pagans!!!
Does anyone else see something WRONG with this picture???
Poisen - the reason the Armed Forces don't support the Boy Scouts is because the Boy Scouts discriminate against those who are homosexual - Pagans are happy to accept anyone who wishes to walk that path.
And Pagans Pride Day has nothing to do with a Pagan "church" - Pagan Pride Day is a chance for those who choose to call themselves Pagan (or Druid, Wiccan, Astaru, etc) to come together and meet, learn about other paths and celebrate our diversity in choosing the path that is right for each of us.
I am always confused as to why Christians believe that they have to "save" us from going to hell - many Pagans I know don't believe in a hell - we simply know that Karma has a way of making things right in the future.
I had a great time at Pagan Pride Day, as did my children (who BTW asked me if we could attend!)
Brightest Blessings to everyone!
September 9, 2007 at 4:57 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
stephaniem (anonymous) says...
I have mentioned many times that I am a humanist. I believe that every person has the right to believe in their own religion so long as they don't force it on others. Benjamin Franklin was a humanist.
How did I commit blasphemy? I haven't said GD
BTW christians think of themselves as martyrs too. Throughout history, christians invaded strange land and tried to push their religion on others including europe (pagan/celtic) and native americans. Even today, they knock on our door and insist on telling us that we are evil and need their help.
Imagine if a pagan/muslim showed up at your door to tell you that you were evil and covert to islam/wicca? It doesn't happen.
Christians pass out those retarded little bigoted comic books at walmart and shopping centers
(those 3" by 4" books telling you that you are going to hell). Imagine the media if pagan/muslims did that.
September 9, 2007 at 5:56 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
PoisenIvy (anonymous) says...
Whether or not the Boy Scouts discriminate against the Gay community is definitely NOT why the military is banned from supporting them.
The Armed Forces RIDICULOUS, 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy, screams of discrimination...
September 9, 2007 at 6:49 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
abitskeptical (anonymous) says...
Unfortunately many Christians, myself most definitely included, fall very short of being a good ambassador/witness for their faith.
One of the most read passages of scripture, the "Love is...." (I Corinthians 13:4-7)not only contains one of the best definitions of what love truly is (regardless of faith or belief or lack thereof), it tells those of us who believe in God exactly what He is.
We are taught that God is love, which can sound pretty trite all by itself. But when you substitute God for the word love in the above passage, it is not at all trite & certainly describes an entity that would not resort to forcing Himself on anybody. If God is love than He is all that which is listed in the passage: patient & kind; rejoices in right; bears, believes, hopes & endures all things; not jealous, boastful, arrogant,rude, irritable, resentful or rejoicing in wrong; Additionally,love (God) does not insist on its own way.
September 9, 2007 at 7:36 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
MHA (anonymous) says...
Posted by faelady on September 9, 2007 at 4:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Poisen - the reason the Armed Forces don't support the Boy Scouts is because the Boy Scouts discriminate against those who are homosexual
This is dead wrong. First of all there are numerous people in the military that support or are a member of the Boy Scouts organization. They are all very proud of the factthat the organization took the stance they did. Second of all there is no such thing as discrimination against homosexuals. It is perfectly legal to refuse to associate with, or be associated with people based on their actions and that is what the Boy Scouts of America have chosen to do. It's not discrimination. Homosexuals are the first to cry "I was born this way, it's not a choice I made". I firmly believe that. There's no other excuse for a man finding another man sexually attractive. It's CERTAINLY not something a man would decide to do based on choice. What homosexuals tend to forget is that the overwhelming majority of men are born to find homosexuality disgusting. It's not a choice I made. It's not made based on religious beliefs or anything else. It's the way I was born. I don't care if you're homosexual. If you are, I hope you have a great life. It just won't be part of my life. And no.. it's not homophobic. I'm not afraid of homosexuals. I call it homodisgustic.
The same argument goes for your odd response to my post abitskeptical... Food is not a way of acting. Yes overeating is, but the food isn't. Religion is a way of acting... it's a lifestyle. Your statement comparing the two is just silly. Just as with homosexuals... I have no problem with people that have strong religious beliefs, I hope they live happy lives. I just don't want them forcing those beliefs in to my life.
I'm kind of proud of myself. I typed that entire explaination without using the word "fag" one time :)
September 9, 2007 at 7:42 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
abitskeptical (anonymous) says...
Response to MHA: My point is: You are not going to 'cure' intolerance, obnoxious fanaticism, holier than thou attitudes, bigotry etc. by abolishing religion any more than you can "cure" obesity by abolishing food. The point is that anything-a way of acting, a belief system, a food, a drug, etc...can be twisted and distorted. I'm sorry I did not make myself more clear.
"A religion" is not a way of acting IN & OF ITSELF. Look at the diverse way Islam is practiced. Look at the diverse way Christianity is practiced (Compare & contrast Mother Teresa & most televangelists) Look at the diverse practices of Judaism.
Technically, yes, one way to define/describe religion is as a way of acting, but IT IS NOT MERELY ONE WAY OF ACTING.
Unfortunately it usually is the obnoxious squeaky wheel that gets all of the attention.
September 9, 2007 at 8:42 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
abitskeptical (anonymous) says...
I must correct myself re 8:42 post. I should have just put a period after the word 'religion' in the 1st sentence. Now THAT was a silly and odd comment as I wrote it.
Sorry...long weekend, fatigue and all of that. Perhaps it is an awkward analogy, but my point is if you are going to cure something, you 1st have to identify the source of the problem. Food itself is not the cause of obesity no more than religion itself is the cause of intolerance, etc. (fill in all the wrongs in the world)
September 9, 2007 at 9:46 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
MHA (anonymous) says...
I'm thinking that abolishing food would go a LONG way towards stopping obesity :)
September 9, 2007 at 9:52 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
abitskeptical (anonymous) says...
MHA...on your last point, at least, we agree... :)
I definitely had a brain blip with that half of the sentence/thought. I must have been cutting and pasting different thought paths in my brain.
Its good to keep in reserve a sense of humor and ability to laugh at oneself for occasions such as this..
September 9, 2007 at 10:21 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
greyrider (anonymous) says...
Double standards never seem to go away. Speaking as someone who lived a very pagan lifestyle for most of my life, I have constantly heard stories about Christians who "force" their beliefs on people, but funny thing is, I have NEVER witnessed it. But since becoming a Christian, I have had countless pagans ridicule me and my beliefs, harass me, accuse me, call me every name in the book, and literally laugh in my face because I believe Jesus is only true God. It's amazing that a Christian calmly discussing what they believe with someone somehow is mysteriously interpreted as such a terrible thing. But thank God (literally) that enough of those "terrible" Christians took the time to share their faith. I've lived on both sides of this discussion. Been there. Done that. Ain't goin back again.
September 9, 2007 at 10:49 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
charlene68 (anonymous) says...
I feel that anyone has the right to believe in whatever they want to. I myself believe in God but that doesnot mean that everyone has to. But in this article some people comment on the Pagan way which is fine, but in the other article in todays paper about the Children taken the Bible to school, some of the same people talk about the division of church and state, well The National Guard is about as much Government as you can get, so why is'nt that same policy uses here ? is it because it is a pagan ceremony and those people are for it and the School Bible teaching is about God and they are against it ?? soooo people think about this if one has the right to do it so does the other, like it or not!!! Welcome to good old USA
September 10, 2007 at 10:47 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
MHA (anonymous) says...
I will agree with you charlene68 that government property should not be used for ANY religious activities, including this pagan thing.
September 10, 2007 at 4:24 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
heavenly1foru (anonymous) says...
"They had it right next to the church, which is kind of odd," church member Patricia Lewey of North Charleston said.
I don't understand this person's line of thinking. Why is it odd that Pagan's used a building that is next door to a church? Are we suppose to be afraid of churchs? We aren't Vampires from a movie cringing at the sight of a cross!! I hate to inform Ms. Lewey, but Pagans work, shop and live next door to Christians. There are probubly Pagans in your family, in your address book of personal friends and most deffinantly in your neighborhood. All we want to is to live and let live. It would be nice if we could respect each others diversities. I work in a place where I am not allowed to read any of my "Pagan" books or books with any "Pagan" symbols on the cover, but there is always a Christian discussion somewhere in the building, people have bibles, and bible verses around their cubicals. There is even a picture of Jesus on a memorail board for 9/11. Is this fair, no....but this is how we Pagans have been treated throughout history. It just makes me want to scream to the masses that until you are innocent and completely with out "sin", don't try to save my soul, worry about your own!
September 11, 2007 at 6:10 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
AnnaLeah (anonymous) says...
I am pagan and I was there and it was wonderful!! The children had so much fun dancing and with the puppet shows. We collected so much food!!! I think the final tally was over 60 pounds of food! What a blessing! I do have to say one thing about the article which many have pointed out, the whole being next to a church. Geez... That wasn't a bad thing. Why must religions separate themselves so badly?? We pray, we believe in a higher power, we love each other and take care of each other. At least when we get together we collect money and/or food for the needy. Its a good thing. Christians, not all, seem to think we are evil or devil worshipers and that is far from the truth. I can't worship something I don't believe in haha. We are good people just like anyone else and just found a place we could get together and celebrate our religion. Go ahead and pray for us we'll be praying for you as well. Directed at those who formed the prayer circle of course.
Blessed be!
September 11, 2007 at 7:23 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
FEAR_IS_IN_OUR_MINDS (anonymous) says...
ALL I WANT TO KNOW IS WHY?
WHY DOES EVERYONE HAVE TO ARGUE ABOUT THINGS?
RESPECT EACHOTHER. JUST BECAUSE THE CHURCH NEXT DOOR WAS PRAYING WHILE YOU WERE HAVING YOUR GATHERING DOES NOT GIVE YOU THE RIGHT TO DISRESPECT.
JESUS CHRIST IS LOVE, NOT HATE. IF YOU BELIEVE IN HIM OR NOT THEN YOU STILL SHOULDN'T HATE. HATE CONSUMES THE PERSON INSIDE FASTER THAN ACID COULD EAT AWAY YOUR SKIN.
WITH ALL THE WAR IN THE WORLD, AND ALL THE BAD THINGS THAT HAPPEN EVERYDAY, WHAT IS SO WRONG ABOUT PRAYING FOR EACHOTHER? WHAT IS SO WRONG ABOUT PRAYING FOR PEACE?
FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH IS MADE UP OF WONDERFUL, CARING, NOT HATEFUL PEOPLE WHO WOULD PROBABLY EMBRACE ANY OF YOU WHO WALKED THROUGH THEIR DOORS. . . AND CHRISTIANS LOVE EVERYONE. THATS WHY I SAY TAMMY FAYE BAKER WAS TRUE TO HERSELF AND GOD BECAUSE SHE LOVED EVERYONE: GAY, STRAIGHT, CHRISTIAN, PAGAN, BLACK, OR WHITE. . . AND THAT'S ALL THAT THE PEOPLE FROM FRIENDSHIP WERE TRYING TO SHOW. LOVE.
PLEASE LEAVE THE HATE BEHIND.
PASS ON THE LOVE I KNOW THAT EVERY ONE OF YOU HAS DEEP DOWN INSIDE SO IT CONTINUES TO GROW THROUGH YOURSELVES, YOUR KIDS, YOUR FRIENDS, YOUR FAMILY, YOUR NEIGHBORS, AND EVERYONE ELSE. AND IF THIS OFFENDS YOU I AM SORRY BUT JESUS DOES LOVE YOU AND IF YOU DISAGREE THEN PLEASE DON'T HATE.
September 16, 2007 at 2:56 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
AnnaLeah (anonymous) says...
Fear, I think all religions should be about love. I think the reason so many were offended was because so many christians tell us pagans we are wrong for our religion and instead of judging each other for the differences we should embrace each other in the fact that we all do believe in something and something good at that. I have no problem with people praying for me because I prayed right back for them too. Our religion, paganism, is about love. We don't tell others they are wrong for their religion and that's all we ask in return. The basics of both our religions is peace and love. We should be trying to help those who don't have religion and not judge those who do.
The whole pagan pride day thing was wonderful for us. We were together and loving each other and helping out with our food drive. THAT is what its about :)
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