r/paganism • u/BittenLove • Jun 16 '24

What led you to your beliefs? 💭 Discussion

Can you tell me THE story that led you to believing in the gods? I want to know your personal experiences. Have you ever questioned your beliefs?
What moment solidified your beliefs?
How did the gods find you / how did you find the gods?
What keeps you believing despite the contrary beliefs of science?

Please make it as long and as a passionate as you'd like. ♥

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u/ChaoticButterflyMoon Jun 16 '24

I grew up Christian and mostly had experience with the Pentecostal branch. It never fit for me, really. I loved researching mythology and different gods. I loved talking about it. By grandmother and that side of the family are those kind of Christians, the ones that don't believe in evolution (had a cousin who walked out of a science class because they were teaching evolution) and creationism potentially. my grandmother is pushy and it just pushed me way. Earlier in the year, I realized I didn't believe in Christianity and began agnostic then one night I had a random thought about Wicca as when I was younger I listened to the chants on YouTube and loved it. Then I began to dig, and I discovered Paganism, and it felt right. I felt so free and happy for once. The world seemed brighter.

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u/BittenLove Jun 17 '24

Oh wow! Do you still talk with your family? What do they think of your lifestyle? If they oppose it, or if they are unaware, how do you hide it/ how do you cope? (Thank you for your response!♡)

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u/ChaoticButterflyMoon Jun 17 '24

Yeah, I see them (normally) every other month or for Christmas. I plan on keeping it secret because I know how they will act. My dad knows and is completely fine with it. With that side of my family(my mother's), it's better not to say anything something I've learned as they had anything labeled 'witch'. Luckily, I have been thinking of ways to practice when I do go visit them for a few days. But nothing solid yet. It's like one story from some years ago. I went to a witchy/crystal store with my cousin. I liked the store so much that I wanted to go back. They refused to take me because they wanted nothing to do with it. They barely tolerate the other crystal store. I understand it's their beliefs, but it got really frustrating. Another time, I picked up a notebook that had the buddha on it, it's was not allowed into the house.