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Post by mphsvoodoo on May 21, 2007 14:31:14 GMT -5
I was just wondering if any Pagans/Wiccans/alt religion folks would like to meet up and maybe have a ritual to celebrate our togetherness? Plus it will be dark moon during this time. Any takers?
John: We don't even understand our own music Spider: It doesn't, does it matter whether we understand it? At least it'll give us . . . strength John: I know but maybe we could get into it more if we understood it
I know some pretty devout religious folks you could meet up with, they shouldn't be that hard to find either. They'll have these big signs that tell you you're going to hell, i think they're pagan. Seem like cool dudes. Personally, i'm happy not seeing any religion at roo.
Post by oleander124 on May 21, 2007 15:34:06 GMT -5
farmerben said:
I know some pretty devout religious folks you could meet up with, they shouldn't be that hard to find either. They'll have these big signs that tell you you're going to hell, i think they're pagan. Seem like cool dudes. Personally, i'm happy not seeing any religion at roo.
I know some pretty devout religious folks you could meet up with, they shouldn't be that hard to find either. They'll have these big signs that tell you you're going to hell, i think they're pagan. Seem like cool dudes. Personally, i'm happy not seeing any religion at roo.
I agree. Give you God(s)/Goddess(es) the long weekend off.
Oleander, that would be correct...no hell for me! It's not like church guys, there are drums involved!
Welcome! Like I said before - don't pay any attention - this is a big group with alot of people that like to joke around. I think it wouold be cool if you could hook up with others to do a ritual or two
Post by oleander124 on May 21, 2007 16:18:34 GMT -5
symmetry said:
oleander124 said:
Let's not make fun of their religion/practices.
I think it's quite beautiful.
Not really trying to make fun. Not really even trying to discourage religious practice, just religious preaching.
Pagans don't preach, either.
Just sayin' let's respect each other and not make jokes about someone's religion/beliefs/practices when they were just coming on here looking for others to share with.
I know some pretty devout religious folks you could meet up with, they shouldn't be that hard to find either. They'll have these big signs that tell you you're going to hell, i think they're pagan. Seem like cool dudes. Personally, i'm happy not seeing any religion at roo.
Maybe you're thinking of street preachers? manic possibly?
No, Wiccans, Pagans usually don't push their beliefs on anyone. In this stage in my life I feel sorry for anyone who attempts to do that because it means I can ridicule and tear them apart but thankfully I haven't yet been chastised or warned that I'll be punished by any Pagan gods so I respect them in that sense.
As a full blooded Greek I have always been upset my people stopped believing in Zeus and started believing in Jesus. Zeus>Jesus
I know some pretty devout religious folks you could meet up with, they shouldn't be that hard to find either. They'll have these big signs that tell you you're going to hell, i think they're pagan. Seem like cool dudes. Personally, i'm happy not seeing any religion at roo.
Maybe you're thinking of street preachers? manic possibly?
No, Wiccans, Pagans usually don't push their beliefs on anyone. In this stage in my life I feel sorry for anyone who attempts to do that because it means I can ridicule and tear them apart but thankfully I haven't yet been chastised or warned that I'll be punished by any Pagan gods so I respect them in that sense.
As a full blooded Greek I have always been upset my people stopped believing in Zeus and started believing in Jesus. Zeus>Jesus
It was a joke; I was talking about the nut-jobs that stand by the church at Roo with their signs. There are tons of pictures floating around of these guys. I know a lot of people get upset with having christianity rammed down their throats, so i don't see how having paganism rammed down one's throat should be any more acceptable. And also, coming from another 100% Greek, you'd be surprised to see the similarities within much of christianity to that of ancient Greece. Not a religion expert or anything like that at all, just studied a lot of mythology. I don't know; this seems like it would be comparable to them having church service at Roo, and i doubt a whole lot of people would be happy about that.
Post by strumntheguitar on May 21, 2007 21:23:31 GMT -5
farmerben said:
xeus said:
Maybe you're thinking of street preachers? manic possibly?
No, Wiccans, Pagans usually don't push their beliefs on anyone. In this stage in my life I feel sorry for anyone who attempts to do that because it means I can ridicule and tear them apart but thankfully I haven't yet been chastised or warned that I'll be punished by any Pagan gods so I respect them in that sense.
As a full blooded Greek I have always been upset my people stopped believing in Zeus and started believing in Jesus. Zeus>Jesus
It was a joke; I was talking about the nut-jobs that stand by the church at Roo with their signs. There are tons of pictures floating around of these guys. I know a lot of people get upset with having christianity rammed down their throats, so i don't see how having paganism rammed down one's throat should be any more acceptable. And also, coming from another 100% Greek, you'd be surprised to see the similarities within much of christianity to that of ancient Greece. Not a religion expert or anything like that at all, just studied a lot of mythology. I don't know; this seems like it would be comparable to them having church service at Roo, and i doubt a whole lot of people would be happy about that.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but Bonnaroo is all about doing what you want to do. If you chose to have a community gathering to celebrate your beliefs then why would it bother anyone else? It's not like Roo is sponsoring these services.
And to be honest, I think the poster of this thread would rather see answers to her question rather than jokes and arguments... so we should probably just leave it to that.
[farmerben wrote: I know a lot of people get upset with having christianity rammed down their throats, so i don't see how having paganism rammed down one's throat should be any more acceptable.]
Well the monumental difference, and the actual meat of my post (if you could find it in between my poor attempts at humor) was that pagans don't "ram" paganism down anyone throat.. they just want to get together and share their beliefs.. Everyone there will be sharing their beliefs.. it's the one American thing we can still be proud of.. forcing those beliefs on others is where some cross the line.. but not the people we're talking about.
OH and Yasou! to my fellow Greek.. My campsites flag is actually going to be a big Greek flag (it's the biggest [only] flag i have) Our flag has a massive cross on it because Christianity was how Greeks held on to their identity while under occupation of the Ottoman Empire. As someone who is not religious I am chastised by my entire family for not "being Greek enough" but thats a whole other story.
OH and if I can't argue and make jokes on message boards, than what good exactly is the Internet? (other than pr0n?) Ain't nothing wrong with some healthy rants..
and thanks whoever popped my karma cherry! much love
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Post by mphsvoodoo on May 21, 2007 21:53:23 GMT -5
Guys, I was not trying to ram anything down anyones throat. I did not promise eternal hellfire should you not participate. You are totally missing the point of Paganism anyway. Just seems like Bonnaroo is a big tribe and the Pagan way of expressing energy and sharing seemed to mesh. Jeez....sorry. If your not interested, fine. Methinks you just may be misinformed. Anyways..Peace and Love to ya!
Guys, I was not trying to ram anything down anyones throat. I did not promise eternal hellfire should you not participate. You are totally missing the point of Paganism anyway. Just seems like Bonnaroo is a big tribe and the Pagan way of expressing energy and sharing seemed to mesh. Jeez....sorry. If your not interested, fine. Methinks you just may be misinformed. Anyways..Peace and Love to ya!
While I don't practice Paganism or Wicca - I still think it is cool that you want to get together at 'roo - karma to ya! here and in real life!
