Exploring 'other' religion - Paganism
I can explain what Paganism is and give reasons for the growth in numbers in the census of England and Wales.
Exploring 'other' religion - Paganism
I can explain what Paganism is and give reasons for the growth in numbers in the census of England and Wales.
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Key learning points
- Various different worldviews fall under the term 'Paganism'.
- Shamanism is the fastest growing religious group in England and Wales, according to the census.
- There are different groups within Paganism, including Wicca and Druid.
- Pagan traditions have a focus on the natural world and feminine divine energies.
Keywords
Census - an official count of a country’s population, usually including details like age, sex, and occupation
Nature-based - nature is sacred and central to beliefs and rituals
Paganism - umbrella term for different worldviews often connected to nature, ancient traditions and forms of polythesim
Shamanism - a spiritual practice found in many cultures where a shaman (a healer or spiritual guide) connects with the spirit world to help people
Common misconception
That there is only one form of Paganism.
Paganism is not one set religion or pathway but an umbrella term used for various nature based religious traditions including Wicca, Druidry and Shamanism, among others.
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