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I’ve recently begun reading Lucas Miles new book, Pagan Threat. The forward is composed by the late Charlie Kirk who, as you know, was recently assassinated while leading a religious discussion in Utah. I am not a religious individual; however, I’ve always had a profound interest in the effects of religion on society.
Despite my current agnosticism, I was raised in a Centenary Methodist family in upstate New York. We regularly attended Sunday services and I even sang in the choir for some time. I also participated in the Methodist Youth Fellowship Group on Wednesday evenings. I mention this because my abandonment from religious practice occurred much later as a result of experiences I will not go into here.
Please be assured that I not only respect a person’s right to practice his/her faith, but would strongly defend it. My comments and thoughts here pertain to the general practice of religion as compared to paganism which is defined as “ethnic religions other than Christianity” and I am curious as to how Miles, an ordained minister, will tackle the definition.
Example: Are Jews pagans? Yehoshua ben Pantera was a Jew. While growing up, he was called Yeshu by those who knew him. It was only long after his passing that his incredible accomplishments were translated into Greek from the old Jewish tomes and his name became . . . Jesus. Christ in Greek means anointed one.
It was during the Roman Empire that religion became fundamental. It was a means by which the government controlled the masses. Those who resisted were referred to as pagans and those who adhered had unlimited access to the Throne and the Lord, the Almighty. Again, It is not my intent to belittle; only to explain the phraseology currently used in religious activities.
I don’t believe that anyone would dispute the fact that organized religion can be found at the base of many conflicts around the world. Currently, the disaster in Gaza stands out. Islamists hate the Jews and vice versa. University campuses were recently flooded with antisemitic hatred resulting in countless injuries, damage, and even deaths while students screamed “Free Palestine!” and “Death to the Jews”. I am extremely confident that the majority of those rioters had no idea where Palestine is, much less the fact that it is not a country to free, but rather a geographical location.
This has been going on for eons. My mind conjures up the Salem Witch Trials of the 1600’s in New England. Individuals were tried and hanged as witches based upon the testimony of several young girls. And millions of Jews were gathered up and murdered in what is called the Holocaust in the early twentieth century because of their religious beliefs. In my youth, I vividly recall rifts between Catholics and Protestants. What happened to Love they Neighbor?
So, what do pagans believe that gets them in so much trouble? How does someone qualify to be labeled a pagan? The answer is actually quite simple: it doesn’t matter as long as the practice is counter to organized faith. Satan is considered the focal point when paganism comes to mind; however, idol worship is often practiced. The restriction of idol worship is one of the Ten Commandments.
Regardless, insanity is running rampant in our society. I recently read an article which illustrates the level to which violence has gone. Two Cleveland girls, aged nine and ten were charged with the rape and murder of a five-year-old child! Neither perpetrator has even reached puberty! What the hell is going on in our world?
I’ll end on a lighter note. The recent No Kings rallies brought out paid George Soro’s addicts in droves. Not a great deal of attention in the media, however. Obviously, they haven’t figured out that, if Donald Trump was king, he would have banned the rallies! These are the people who want to run the country!
Back to the pagan saga.
Paco
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