Pagans and Christians need to get past their differences.
Odin & Thor, Jesus & Mary, Tyson & Sagan, it doesn't matter what force you recognize in our creation, only that you help stop us from being destroyed. We have bigger issues to handle than debating how much of what story is true. We're collectively being targeted because of our skin even when we're trying to be supportive of others, regardless of our nationalities and beliefs.
The central unifying figure is the heroic ideal. Jesus sacrificed himself for it, paganism encourages men to embody godhead. We will need both superhuman sacrifice and strength to preserve our heritage. These principles aren't at odds. John 10:34 and 'The Story of Prometheus' reflects this.
"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you". "Do what thou wilt an' harm none shall be the whole of the law".
Our holidays are the same. Neoplatonism influenced both faiths. Early orthodox church fathers made use of Plato and other Greek philosophers to support it. Many South and Central American shamans call on Jesus and Mary to help them in their work.
All of this may make both Christians and Pagans uncomfortable or dismissive of one another. The fact remains that both have influenced each other, and like it or not my Pagan brothers, Christianity has left an indelible mark on the West. If we are to move forward we need to accept that we both seek the divine in our own ways and bring wisdom to our people.
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RedditHasDied ago
That last picture was the best.
Pagans and Christians need to get past their differences.
Odin & Thor, Jesus & Mary, Tyson & Sagan, it doesn't matter what force you recognize in our creation, only that you help stop us from being destroyed. We have bigger issues to handle than debating how much of what story is true. We're collectively being targeted because of our skin even when we're trying to be supportive of others, regardless of our nationalities and beliefs.
i_yam_wat_i_yam ago
The central unifying figure is the heroic ideal. Jesus sacrificed himself for it, paganism encourages men to embody godhead. We will need both superhuman sacrifice and strength to preserve our heritage. These principles aren't at odds. John 10:34 and 'The Story of Prometheus' reflects this.
"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you". "Do what thou wilt an' harm none shall be the whole of the law".
Our holidays are the same. Neoplatonism influenced both faiths. Early orthodox church fathers made use of Plato and other Greek philosophers to support it. Many South and Central American shamans call on Jesus and Mary to help them in their work.
All of this may make both Christians and Pagans uncomfortable or dismissive of one another. The fact remains that both have influenced each other, and like it or not my Pagan brothers, Christianity has left an indelible mark on the West. If we are to move forward we need to accept that we both seek the divine in our own ways and bring wisdom to our people.