Forum: Religion and Philosophy

Are you new to Pagan religions in general or do you have basic questions about one of the many different Pagan religions? If so, this is the place for you -- beginner level discussions are held here. You may also want to see the Pagan Primer on our web site.

Are you looking for good books, web sites, or other sources or Pagan religions (or magic) -- or wondering if a book or web site you have found is a good source? This is the place to find out.

This is the place for general (non-newbie) discussions of the many different Pagan Religions.

Explore spiritual approaches to reality that are outside the structures normally thought of as religion.

Discussion of Gods and Goddesses (and their mythologies) from all cultures.

Discuss the methods of worship and the rituals of the various Pagan religions.

Discussions relating to the sacred days (holidays and festivals) of Pagan religions.

History influences religion and religion influences history. This area is for discussions regarding history. Warning: revisionist history does not do well on The Cauldron.

How does faith interact with everyday life? How do you deal with the sometimes conflicting requirements of your religion or spirituality and those of the everyday world?

Philosophy involves the systematic examination through reason of basic concepts such as truth, existence, reality, causality, ethics, and freedom. Most religions have philosophical underpinnings and some knowledge of philosophy is useful for understanding religion.

No religion exists in a vacuum. This area is for discussions of Non-Pagan religions and of interfaith issues and activities.

If a discussion involves religion and does not seem really seem to fit anywhere else, put it here.