Neo-Paganism

Pagan was originally a derogatory term used by the Church to refer to people, often rural folk, who had not converted to Christianity. Generally speaking, today's Neo-Pagans can be described as individuals who uphold an earth-honoring philosophy and attempt to live in harmony with all life on the planet as well as with the cosmos. Pagans tend to be polytheistic rather than worshiping only a single god or goddess, although some Pagans may not revere any particular Deity. Like Wiccans, they celebrate Nature's cycles and the eight holidays.

The Pagan and Wiccan communities overlap a great deal and share many beliefs, interests, and practices. Not all Pagans are Witches or Wiccans, although Wiccans and Witches are Pagans. Because of the similarities between them, Pagans and Wiccans often combine their resources for political, humanitarian, environmental, and educational objectives.