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Old 08-03-2012, 02:19 AM
Animus27
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Originally Posted by Quintessence
I'd be cautious about saying something like "Paganism isn't a religion" when this carries the implication "Paganism deserves none of the legal courtesies granted to religions." Seriously, we do not need to be giving the folks denying us our rights any more fuel for their fire.
I totally agree. But, the point is that the word religion does cloud the understanding of certain dynamics when discussing nuances and customs of pre-christian peoples. Not to say that modern neopagans and heathens shouldn't use the term religion, but an awareness of the terms usages helps further understanding within a specialized context. Although, I would just use the word religion in everyday conversations, especially with people who aren't well versed in the finer details of religious theory.


Err. I hope that makes sense. I shouldn't type while holding a conversation.
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