Pagans/Wiccans worship a Goddess and her consort, a God. They do not recognize Satan or any other all-evil supernatural entity.Their prime symbol is the exact opposite to the symbol used by Satanists. It is the upright pentagram -- a 5-pointed star with two points downward and one up. Sometimes it is enclosed by a circle to form a pentacle.Their groups are called covens, or Dens Thier place of worship is a temple Which usually is not a building but Nature.Their rule of behavior is called the Pagan Rede: "An it harm none, do what thou wilt." i.e. do whatever you wish, as long as it harms no one, including yourself. Unlike Satanists, Pagans/ Wiccans are not allowed do dominate, manipulate, control, or harm others. They believe that they worship neither the Christian God nor the Christian devil. They worship a Goddess and a God. Neither is at all similar to Satan. Wicca, and other forms of Neopaganism, are as different from Satanism as Hinduism is from Christianity
Angels appear in Pagan history and culture long before hebrews and christianity showed up and theres NO mention of Lucifer no mention of Fallen Angels no mention of Satan.
If you look at the word 'angel' you'll find it comes from the Greek word angelos which simply means messenger. Angels were first described in the Bible without wings and simply as men but then later on they sprouted wings and other differentiating features. It's interesting in mythology, beings with wings have been around since, well, the days of the gods and goddesses.
Going way back in time to ancient Sumeria, the Cradle of Civilisation, you'll find carved stone images of humans with wings.
Some 5000 years ago this civilisation had a religion based on many gods, goddesses and spirits and they included the notion that everyone had their own personal 'ghost'. This ghost is most likely the predecessor to today's idea of guardian angels. Back in 3000 BCE altars were set up in homes to honour the personal 'ghosts'.
Semitic tribes conquered Sumeria and began to organise the 'angels' into some kind of hierarchy. An idea we still see in the mainstream religions.
It's not just Sumeria that had winged messengers - they're all over the world. Just think of Hermes, that Greek messenger of the gods or the Norse Valkyries or other Gods and Goddess who have Winged messangers
When one defines oneself as Pagan, it means she or he follows an earth or nature religion, one that sees the divine manifest in all creation. The cycles of nature are our holy days, the earth is our temple, its plants and creatures our partners and teachers. We worship a deity that is both male and female, a mother Goddess and father God, who together created all that is, was, or will be. We respect life, cherish the free will of sentient beings, and accept the sacredness of all creation
... Devil Worshippers or Satanists are the dark side of Christanity the Hebrews and Christians invented satan and they can have him
Satanism, as viewed by Satanists,
Satanism consists of many religious traditions, comprising two main faith groups and many smaller religious groups:
The Church of Satan is the largest organization of religious Satanists. They regard Satan as a pre-Christian concept, representing pleasure, virility, and strength; he is not viewed as a living entity. Their prime symbol is the Sigil of Baphomet. This is a goat's head, drawn within an inverted pentagram (5-pointed star with one point downward and two up). It is surrounded by a circle. Satanists conduct rituals by themselves, and/or meet together in grottos.. Their prime symbol is a simple inverted pentagram in a circle. They meet in Grottos.The behavioral code followed by almost all Satanists was written by Aleister Crowley: "Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law." It permits Satanists great freedom of action. Some engage in black magic rituals with the goal of harming those who have hurt them. Turning the other cheek is not their style
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