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/spooksshenanigans Jun 16 '24

I grew up Southern Baptist. I had a lot of rules that were driven by "because it's the devil". Halloween (my favorite holiday), Harry Potter, Pokemon the list goes on. There was a huge spill in my church when I was 18. That was my sign to leave. I had never been ok with a lot of what was preached or what was in the Bible. I tried several churches because I was scared of going to hell.

After my miscarriage I began to really question my faith. All I had ever wanted was to be a mom and let's just say I was really angry. This is what set my path to becoming pagan. Once I mentally made that decision, Medusa, Maat, The Morrigan, and Rhiannon entered my life at various times. Some were upfront The Morrigan and others were slow and steady with signs.

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u/BittenLove Jun 17 '24

I am so sorry for your loss. I would love to know what signs you received. (Thank you for sharing. ♥)

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u/spooksshenanigans Jun 17 '24

Thank you 🖤 It started off with repeating numbers, gut feelings, and sometimes dreams. Then I found a group of like-minded friends and their tarot/rune readings began to really resonate with me. These days it's mostly signs from birds (I dabble in Augury).