Hello! I am a Pagan (specifically reconstructionist Heathen/Germanic Pagan). Feel free to ask me and other Pagans questions in the comments!

  • That Heathen Guy@piefed.socialOPEnglish
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    26 days ago

    I practice mostly because I want to and not out of determination that this is true but because this is what gives me peace and makes me happy. It is worth noting that most Pagans do not believe just in their own tradition’s gods and spirits but in that of many others.

    My choice stemmed from a curiosity of ancient Germanic tradition, influenced partly by my own heritage.

    • ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.netEnglish
      3·
      26 days ago

      Just to understand your perspective a bit better; you perform these rituals not because you believe these particular supernatural god entities actually exist or have any sway on human affairs, but more so as a way to feel more connected with your heritage, and the act of performing the ritual itself feels comforting?

      Would you consider yourself an atheistic pagan, then?

      • That Heathen Guy@piefed.socialOPEnglish
        2·
        26 days ago

        I do believe that this is true and that gods and other spirits do exist, but it’s not something that I am very steadfast in believing in, I just choose to believe. I would describe this best as agnostic theism; I do not believe it is possible to prove or disprove the existence of gods or spirits.