Of course, if you know me, you know that I'm being completely facetious with that title,as I do not believe in the devil. Most pagans do not. Don't get me wrong. I do believe that there is much evil. The evidence can be seen all around us. But I do not believe that one fallen angel is responsible for all of it.
I believe we humans have free will. I choose to work with "the Light side of the Force". Joy, Peace, Good Wishes, Hope for my brothers and sisters and such. The witches' rede "And it harm none, do as you will" is my golden rule. Really, if one thinks about it, everything falls under that phrase. And, wow, is that a difficult commandment to follow. Most non pagans assumes it means " do whatever you want". But it doesn't.
To be a pagan, to me at least, means that I am connected to all. All people, Animals, Plants, Stones, Trees, Fire, Water, Air. We all share the same spark of divinity. The essence of "god/dess" in the cat is no more or less than the essence in myself. So, it stands to reason that harming anything or anyone harms anything and everything else, as we are all connected.
Some would call me a fluffy bunny. I would disagree. I took my first step onto this spiritual path in 1993. I have a peace that I could have never imagined. The more I read, the more I realize and more fully understand what I believe and what I don't believe. What works for me and what doesn't. What seems like bells and whistles and what seems real.
No, I can't say a rhyme and make the wind blow. I can't use the power of my mind to start a fire. But I can see that Fire, Wind and I share the same spark of god/dess. And I can see that they are willing to help me, just as I am willing to help them. Because we are one and the same. Just different manifestations.
5 comments:
I am currently vibrating right beside you, AZ. I am having such a hard time with how these views are a threat to some. Especially if we are a solitary. Love and Light, hon.
I honestly can't fathom why people are so venomous about your (or anyone else's) spiritual beliefs. If they are THAT secure in their beliefs then what the hell does it matter what the neighbors are worshiping?
Slang~you are absolutely right. I don't understand the need for some to boss everyone around about religion, politics and sex. Mind yer own damn bidniz, I say!
I think over time the Devil just became the personification of evil
P.S. Nice rack on the Kitsch of the Week. ;)
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