Paganism describes a group of modern religions based on a deep reverence for nature. These faiths are influenced by many diverse and traditional religions throughout the world.

• Paganism is inclusive of a diverse community of people, beliefs and ideas.
• Wiccans, Druids, Shamans, Sacred Ecologists, Odinists and Heathens are all features of the Pagan community.
• Many groups focus upon specific traditions or practices such as ecology, witchcraft, Celtic traditions or specific gods.
• Most Pagans share beliefs that come from the Pagan ideals concerning the balance, vitality and spirituality of the natural world.
• Due to misrepresentation from some quarters it is necessary to point out that they are not devil worshipers, sexual deviants or evil. Neither do they practice 'black magic' do not harm people or animals as part of their religion.

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