How I Live a Pagan Life in a Christian Culture

My personal life is firmly rooted in my pagan beliefs. I try hard to live as gently on this earth as possible, to respect Mother Nature and be grateful for all that she provides to us. I know that whatever actions and thoughts I put forth in this world will come back to me. This is my driving force for all relationships. I work hard to be close to, recognize, love and honor the divine in everyone around me. This is the foundation for my life.

So, how can I reconcile these tenets with the many Christian influences, thoughts, actions and beliefs that are everywhere in our society? First of all, I have reclaimed the spiritual language of my youth. This language is a universal language and continues to serve me well today.

What do I do when someone asks if I believe in Jesus? I answer truthfully. I say, "Yes I believe in Jesus. I believe that he was a wonderful teacher and leader. We would all be better off if we could live by his example." This is also true of all great spiritual leaders, in whom I also believe. If someone further asks if I believe in the divinity of Jesus I can again truthfully answer yes. I believe in the divinity of all people, we are all children of the divine. Full Story

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