Differences Between Celtic Paganism And Christianity

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Religion seeks to answer many questions. How did we end up on Earth? Who is God? Who controls the food we grow, the animals we consume, and the knowledge our brains contain? Christianity contends there is one God, while other religions, like Paganism, contend there may be one God or many Gods and Goddesses. It is important that we understand Christianity, because it is one of the largest religions in today’s world. It is also important to understand other religions, because there is such disconnect and negativity between Christianity and other religions and vice versa. If we, as “outsider” religions, can understand Christianity, and if Christianity can understand “outsider” religions, then the bridge can be gapped and disconnect can start …show more content…

Celtic Paganism agrees that those around us should be treated and cared for the way we would want to be treated and cared for. This means stopping for the half beaten person on the side of the road and caring for the leper. Celtic Paganism and Christianity also agree that you should not lie, cheat, steal, murder, or lust after another person’s spouse, to name a few examples of behaviors. Christianity, however, argues there is only one God. Celtic Paganism argues there are many Gods and Goddesses. They do agree that there is a Trinity; however, Christianity believes their Trinity is God, Son, and Holy Spirit. Celtic Paganism has the Triple Goddess Trinity: Maiden, Mother, and Crone. Christianity also views witchcraft as something to be avoided because it does not reflect the Kingdom of God (Galations 5: 18-21). Celtic Paganism has spells and rituals (essentially prayers) that are performed to heal, bring abundance and wealth, and other whatever other desires a person may have. Celtic Paganism actively practices witchcraft. There are two big disagreements between Christianity and Celtic Paganism. Christianity feels that to be Pagan means they worship the Devil. This misconception, while understandable because the Christian faith feels any ungodly act is that of Satan, is a sore spot for many Pagans simply because they do not believe in the Christian Devil (Satan) and thus cannot be a devil worshipper. The pentagram is another sore spot between Christians and Celtic Pagans. Many Christians feel the pentagram is the sign of a satanic cult. However, the pentagram is simply a sign of protection for Pagans and can also be seen throughout Christianity as a symbol as

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