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Eclectic paganism

December 14, 2023

Eclectic paganism, also occasionally termed universalist or non-denominational paganism,[1][2] is a form of modern paganism where practitioners blend paganism with aspects of other religions or philosophies, including the blending of separate pagan traditions.[3][4] In the book Handbook of New Age, Melissa Harrington states that "Eclectic Pagans do not follow any particular Paganism, but follow a Pagan religious path, that includes the overall Pagan ethos of reverence for the ancient Gods, participation in a magical world view, stewardship and caring for the Earth, and 'nature religion.'"[1] The practice of eclectic paganism is particularly popular with pagans in North America and the British Isles.[5][2]

Eclectic paganism contrasts with reconstructionist paganism: whereas reconstructionists strive for authenticity to historical religious traditions of specific groups or time periods, the eclectic approach borrows from several different cultures, philosophies, and time periods.[6][7]

Some see benefits and drawbacks to the eclectic pagan label. It is broad and allows for various practices and beliefs and without concrete rules, practitioners can explore various religions, philosophies, practices, and cultures while remaining within the bounds of the label. Some also create their own beliefs, philosophies, and rules.

Use of social media edit

The use of social media within eclectic paganism is very common. Within cultures where pagan or occult beliefs and practices are a minority, social media can provide a safe haven for learning and discussion; and social media allows for the creation of pagan communities. With the advent of social media, information can be reached by nearly anyone, rather than being passed down through oral traditions and within families or covens, as was traditionally common.[8] These communities are vast and can incorporate multiple religions, traditions, and cultures.

The use of social media and the internet by eclectic pagans is not an isolated phenomena, and reflects wider trends of religious expression and communities online.

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b Kemp, Daren; Lewis, James R. (2007). Handbook of New Age. Brill Publishers. pp. 435–436. ISBN 978-9004153554. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  2. ^ a b Lesiv, Mariya (2013). The Return of Ancestral Gods. Mcgill-Queens University Press. p. 22. ISBN 978-0773542624. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  3. ^ Davy, Barbara Jane (2006). Introduction to Pagan Studies. Rowman Altamira. pp. 5, 194. ISBN 978-0-7591-0818-9. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  4. ^ Jennings, Peter (2002). Pagan Paths. Random House UK. pp. 113–116. ISBN 9780712611060. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  5. ^ Kermani, S. Zohreh (2013). Pagan Family Values. NYU Press. p. 46. ISBN 978-1479894604. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  6. ^ Strmiska, Michael; Strmiska, Michael F. (2005). Modern Paganism in World Cultures: Comparative Perspectives. ABC-CLIO. pp. 18–22, 41, 47. ISBN 9781851096084. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  7. ^ Rountree, Kathryn (2015). Contemporary Pagan and Native Faith Movements in Europe. Berghahn Books. p. 12. ISBN 9781782386476. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  8. ^ Morrison, Mora (17 October 2018). "Witches of Instagram: how social media's Wiccans formed a 'community not a coven'". i. Retrieved 29 April 2019.

External links edit

  • Eclectic Pagans
  • Eclectic Traditions

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