Pagan Misconceptions ~Associated with Satanism and thought to be the work for the Devil. *FALSE- Satan is a creation of the bible and does not exist in Paganism. ~ Slaughter animals and abuse of young women . *FALSE- Though some religions still use these methods Pagans are very nature loving and animal caretakers and many are vegan. ~Pagans Curse and Condemn *MIDDLE GROUND- There are some whom choose to follow a darker path. ~Pagans have very sexual ceremonies. *MIDDLE GROUND- Though most don’t use this method, Paganism embraces sexuality and does not shun it. Sexual energy is seen as a strong source of energy/power. Worship Symbols of the Earth: Mother Goddess “Mother Nature” & Father God “Horned God” -Pagans recognize both sides of nature both the good and the bad and worship it as a whole for what it is. “The Burning Times” -Hanging -Drowning -Crushed by large stone -Starvation -Beat to death Death toll: Before 1500- estimated 500 Between 1500- 1650 estimated 90,000 Misconceptions have plagued the image of Paganism since the converting of a once Pagan Europe. More blood has been shed in the name of religion than in any other points in history, and we forget that religion is not based upon the deity you worship but by personal interpretation of each and every person towards their religion. There is a reason we have a division of church and state, and there is a reason we have all walked on the paths only we can understand. The question should not be what is your faith ,but do you have faith? In allowing each individual pray and worship as they wish we tear down the walls and prejudices that have separated us from the beginning of religion.