At the Evangelical Presbyterian Church there was a conference on The New Age Movement/Paganism and how the church can battle it with the word of God. by Dr. Peter Jones. As an active member of the Pagan community I felt it was my duty to spread the word, especially when the term battle indicates violent undertones. I attended this conference with other Pagans. Our expectations were met.

Preaching intolerance, Jones insisted on the inherent wrongness of all religions while Christianity holds the only truth. I have heard all this before, yet not so broad. Not only was Paganism and eastern religions wrong, but so were tries at multi-cultural togetherness and the respect granted all religions when common ground is found!

Won’t this church be surprised to know there were Pagans under their roofs?

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For years I have been trying to spread the truth of what Paganism really is and to create bridges of understanding and respect between religions. I know I have succeeded, but when I see entire volumes printed with the intent to destroy a culture, I get a little frightened but just a little.

This is the 1990s, and the law is on our side. Hopefully in time, there won’t be a side to be on. Hopefully, someday soon, all religions can be seen as true and be respected for not only their differences but for their similarities.