Criticism of modern paganism
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Modern paganism, also known as contemporary paganism and neopaganism, is a collective term for religious movements which are influenced by or derived from the various historical pagan beliefs of pre-modern peoples. Although they share similarities, contemporary pagan religious movements are diverse, and as a result, they do not share a single set of beliefs, practices, or texts.
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Criticism of modern paganism
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May 2022
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Seems most applicable in the late 20th century, 21st century needs some updating
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Gerald Gardner
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Witchcraft Today
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The witches tell me "The law always has been that power must be passed from man to woman or from woman to man, the only exception being when a mother initiates her daughter or a father his son, because they are part of themselves" They go on to say: "The Templars broke this age-old rule and passed the power from man to man: this led to sin and in doing so it brought about their downfall." ... For this reason, they say, the goddess has strictly forbidden a man to be initiated by or to work with a man, or a woman to be initiated by or to work with a woman, the only exceptions being that a father may initiate his son and a mother her daughter, as said above; and the curse of the goddess may be on any who break this law.
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Modern paganism, also known as contemporary paganism and neopaganism, is a collective term for religious movements which are influenced by or derived from the various historical pagan beliefs of pre-modern peoples. Although they share similarities, contemporary pagan religious movements are diverse, and as a result, they do not share a single set of beliefs, practices, or texts. Due to its diversity, many criticisms of modern paganism are directed towards specific neopagan groups, and as a result, they are not directed towards all neopagan groups. Criticisms of specific neopagan groups range from criticisms of their belief in gender essentialism to criticisms of their belief in racial supremacy to criticisms of the worldly focuses of pagan organizations. The analysis of Slavic and, in particular, Russian neopaganism from the standpoint of religious studies and ethno-politics is carried out in the works of the religious scholar Alexei Gaidukov and the historian Victor Schnirelmann.
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