First go ahead and read the post entitled The Earth as Goddess. It's an older one from September, but I've been out of the loop for a while and I'm catching up. :)
My comments:
If I may be so bold, I would like to explain something. Most Pagans (capital P like Christians) believe that there is no separation between nature and the Goddess (capital G like God). Just as you may admire a beautiful sunset and see the glory of God, Pagans see the Goddess in all things - very especially nature. The personification of the earth or nature is simply a form of myth and metaphor and not to be taken literally. It would be silly to think that all Pagans believe the earth is genuinely a human woman with god-like powers named Gaia. Gaia is a Greek myth once used to explain creation and the workings of our planet. Gaia, in fact, was the Greek word for earth. So, lets bring this down to Gaia for goodness sake, and avoid sensationalizing a serious religious topic.
Sincere Blessings, Grian
Do you agree or disagree? Let's discuss and debate this topic and get some opinons flying about the internet.
3 comments:
Although it's not a very active blog, I keep up with Unmasking the Goddess. The blogger is a bright woman, but incapable of grasping goddess spirituality (and its diversity). People like her just don't understand the poetic language of myth.
And by the way, my own view of Gaia is pretty much what you are describing in your comments, but that's one view of many.
She is quite bright, but yes - also seems to be unable to grasp any concepts surrounding Goddess religion without sensationalizing them for the gain of her beliefs. It's unfortunate I think.
Yes, I agree there are some alternative views of Gaia. I suppose I am being a little presumptious with my views, but I try to say things like "most" Pagans, so as not to speak for everyone.
Thanks for the comments. Great to hear from you.
Oh, I just checked and my comment was approved. And I wished I had added a bit in response to the woman who commented on Native American reverence for the Earth. Is it really all that bad to honor the Earth? It is our home, afterall - no matter what religion we may practice. It seems strange to me that anyone would have a problem with honoring the Earth as our home - while we care for our houses with honor and reverance - keeping them clean and freshly painted - and full of sweet smelling food. Why would our Earth-home be any different?
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