Christo-Paganism

In today's article we are going to delve into the topic of Christo-Paganism, exploring its different facets and its relevance in today's society. Christo-Paganism is a topic that has captured the attention of people of all ages and backgrounds, and its importance has been increasing in recent years. Through this article, we hope to offer a broad and detailed overview of Christo-Paganism, giving our readers the opportunity to gain deeper knowledge about this topic and its impact on our lives. From its origin to its implications in various areas, we will immerse ourselves in an exhaustive analysis that allows our readers to better understand Christo-Paganism and its implications in today's society.
A Celtic cross with a pentacle within, representing Christo-Paganism

Christo-Paganism is a syncretic new religious movement defined by the combination of Christian and neopagan practices and beliefs.

Beliefs and practices

Christo-Paganism is a set of beliefs held by some neopagans that encompasses Christian teachings. Christo-Pagans may identify as witches,[1][2] druids,[3][4] or animists.[5] Most, but not all, worship the Christian God.[1] Some Christo-Pagans may consider the Virgin Mary to be a goddess, or a form of the Goddess.[1][6][7][8] Christo-Pagans typically believe in the divinity of Jesus, and that Christian and neopagan beliefs are not mutually exclusive.[3][9][10] Some Christians who convert to neopaganism are hesitant to entirely give up their original faiths, and become Christo-Pagans.[11]

Some Christo-Pagans use rosaries and prayer beads,[2] and pray to non-Christian deities, such as Persephone.[7][8] Some may also practice ceremonial magic or magick.[2][10] There are Christian priests who identify as Christo-Pagan.[3][4]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Do Pagans Believe in God?". Learn Religions. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
  2. ^ a b c "11 Simple Christopagan Rituals". Angelorum Tarot. 2016-03-07. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
  3. ^ a b c ""Jesus Christ is my chief Druid": meet the Anglican Priest who is also a pagan". cbc.ca. Feb 23, 2018.
  4. ^ a b "Pagan priest challenging peoples' opinions on gender, religion and 'bi-spirituality'". cbc.ca. Oct 13, 2019.
  5. ^ Cutler, Andrew J. (23 January 2022). "A Commentary on Mark Wallace's When God Was a Bird".
  6. ^ Romanoff, Katia (2016-12-08). "Christo-Pagan Info & the Christian Goddess". Seminary. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
  7. ^ a b "Pagans pick up the rosary". Chicago Tribune. 2007-04-25. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
  8. ^ a b "'Hail Persephone': Pagans Retool the Rosary". Religion News Service. 2007-04-11. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
  9. ^ "ANALYSIS: 'Pagan' is getting a makeover. Not everyone got the memo". Washington Post. 2023-05-17. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
  10. ^ a b "Can You Be a Christian Pagan?". Rachel Anne Williams. 2021-07-13. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
  11. ^ "Dueling beliefs?". Amarillo Globe-News. Retrieved 2023-10-27.

Further reading

  • Higginbotham, Joyce; Higginbotham, River (2009). ChristoPaganism: An Inclusive Path. Llewellyn Worldwide. ISBN 978-0738714677.
  • Townsend, Mark. (2012). Jesus Through Pagan Eyes: Bridging Neopagan Perspectives with a Progressive Vision of Christ. Llewellyn Worldwide. ISBN 978-0738731650.
  • Wallace, Mark I. (2019). When God was a bird: Christianity, animism, and the re-enchantment of the world. Groundworks: ecological issues in philosophy and theology. New York, NY: Fordham University Press. ISBN 978-0-8232-8131-2.
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