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What do Wiccans/Neo-pagans worship?
Some people say they only worship a Goddess, other people say they worship a God and a Goddess, some people say they worship lots of different gods and goddesses (like Diana, Isis etc.). So, do they choose which ones they worship, or do they worship all of them? I was just kind of confused by this, so I'd appreciate answers from Wiccans/Pagans etc., thank you.
P.S. Could we not have any silly answers like "Satan" or "the Devil" etc. One thing I do know is that wiccans do not worship the Christian devil.
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- 8 years agoFavorite Answer
That pretty much sums it up, there are many different paths in paganism. They go with what feels right to them. There is no strict dogma having to do with a particular deity, many do see the importance of recognizing the male and female though for balance. How is that any stranger than believing in any other organized religion?
Source(s): I was wiccan/pagan for many years before atheism. - NightwindLv 78 years ago
Wiccans worship at least a god and a goddess. Who they are depends on the Wiccan. Also, while ritual revolves around a patron god and goddess, that doesn't stop Wiccans from also working with other deities, or at least believing in their existence: just because you believe a god exists does *not* require you to worship them. Many cultures have hundreds or thousands or even millions of gods.
Wiccans feel a call from a particular god and goddess. It's more about understanding that call than "picking" them. Its more like the gods picked you. But if another deity is important in your life, nothing stops a Wiccan from appealing to him or her as well. Paganism in general lacks the "you must worship only me" approach to religion.
Wicca is one of many neo-pagan religions. Many neo-pagans are polytheists, although they frequently do not have the god/goddess focus. Some are monothiests, some are pantheists, some are atheists...you can't sum up the varied beliefs of the neo-pagan movement.
- 8 years ago
Most of us have a specific deity we identify with, but worship many gods and goddesses regarding all of the gods and goddesses by a general represented form called the God and Goddess which create an energy balance.
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- Anonymous8 years ago
They believe in their gods - there are many
- ZachLv 48 years ago
It can be complicating. my email if you rather go into details -zwetherford@comcast.net
Source(s): Wiccan Witch