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Albinus
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| Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 3:12 pm Post subject: The Name |
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| 'Pagan' is a deragatory term no different then '****' or 'kyke'. It was used to insult polytheists who afetr the Roman Empire conversion continued to practice. The word itself is latin for 'countryman' as most polythiests were farmers and what not. Will you change it to 'Polythiest'? |
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Kt
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| Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 3:14 pm Post subject: |
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I like the word Pagan, i use it for myself often. I also consider myself to be polytheist, the title Polytheist/New Age does not represent all Pagans, but Pagan/New Age represents all polytheists.
I can't believe this is the first post in the subforum :cry: |
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Albinus
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| Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 3:34 pm Post subject: |
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| Perosnally, i dont like other religions branding me with terms like 'hick' |
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Saracen
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| Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 5:22 pm Post subject: |
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Albinus wrote: Perosnally, i dont like other religions branding me with terms like 'hick'
You can count on me. :-D |
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Albinus
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| Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 5:32 pm Post subject: |
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| what do you mean |
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Saracen
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| Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 5:38 pm Post subject: |
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| I won't call you a hick. :) |
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Saracen
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| Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 5:38 pm Post subject: |
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| I won't call you a hick, or any name for that matter. :) |
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Albinus
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| Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 6:39 pm Post subject: |
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| oh thank you. |
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Kt
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| Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 6:43 pm Post subject: |
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Albinus wrote: oh thank you.
Moath is a wonderful human being isn't he? |
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Saracen
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| Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 7:20 pm Post subject: |
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Shim Eun-Ha wrote: Albinus wrote: oh thank you.
Moath is a wonderful human being isn't he?
Aw, shucks, madam. You didn't have to say that. :wink: |
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Albinus
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| Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 7:29 pm Post subject: |
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| yeah moath is cool |
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Saracen
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| Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 7:31 pm Post subject: |
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| Ok, thanks guys. Now back to the topic, not the debater... please... :lol: |
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Albinus
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| Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 9:02 pm Post subject: |
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| lol . anyway, admins, when you see this will you change the name of the area? |
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Saracen
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| Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 9:08 pm Post subject: |
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| PM a moderator. Hopefully they'll help you out. :-D |
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Korimyr the Rat
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| Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 5:59 am Post subject: Re: The Name |
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Albinus wrote: 'Pagan' is a deragatory term ... It was used to insult polytheists who after the Roman Empire conversion continued to practice.
So it was derogatory two thousand years ago. That doesn't mean that it is still derogatory now-- just as some words can become offensive over time, such as "colored" or "negro", some words lose their offensive sting and become simply labels.
Albinus wrote: The word itself is latin for 'countryman' as most polytheists were farmers and what not. Will you change it to 'Polytheist'?
Not all Pagans are polytheists; some are duotheists, pantheists, or completely non-theistic. Therefore, "polytheist" is both incorrect and offensive to people who are not accurately described by it. |
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Ch33kY
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| Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 7:42 am Post subject: |
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Albinus wrote: Perosnally, i dont like other religions branding me with terms like 'hick'
Would you mind sharing, what exactly are your beliefs? |
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John
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| Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 11:26 am Post subject: Re: The Name |
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Albinus wrote: 'Pagan' is a deragatory term no different then '****' or 'kyke'. It was used to insult polytheists who afetr the Roman Empire conversion continued to practice. The word itself is latin for 'countryman' as most polythiests were farmers and what not. Will you change it to 'Polythiest'?
"Christian" started out as a deragatory term too. |
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F'losrix
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| Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 1:42 pm Post subject: Re: The Name |
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Albinus wrote: 'Pagan' is a deragatory term no different then '****' or 'kyke'. It was used to insult polytheists who afetr the Roman Empire conversion continued to practice. The word itself is latin for 'countryman' as most polythiests were farmers and what not. Will you change it to 'Polythiest'?
When I requested the subforum, I used the terms that people gave me - and it was clear that some people preferred the term 'pagan' for themselves.
As others have said, take it up with the admins. I'm neutral on a change, as I consider myself a mystic and little more. |
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Enoch
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| Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 2:05 pm Post subject: |
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Just because Pagan was once used as a derogatory term, doesn't mean it is now.
I call myself a Pagan, a Wiccan, or a Witch...depending on who I am talking to. |
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George W Bush
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| Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 9:33 pm Post subject: |
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| you PAGANS you! ikidding hahah |
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