All the information about Paganism is absolutely fascinating. I also met and briefly dated a Mormon, and, absolutely was mesmerized by his beliefs. He is one of the most amazing genuine people I have ever known. He's the reason I have learned to at least accept other religions and/or beliefs. I guess I'm agnostic? I think that's what it is when you're undecided. Someone correct me, if that's not right. I don't consider myself lost, necessarily, but, definitely unsure about what I believe in. Sometimes, the idea of an all encompassing deity is overwhelming to me. I've always been probably most interested in Buddhism. I know nothing about it, though, so, if there's anyone here that cares to educate me, I'm all ears. If someone can be as open and full of info as Wolfchan, that would be awesome. I do like what you said, Wolfchan, about the karma thing, and, about not harming yourself and others. How does the Pagan religion look at premarital sex, drinking, swearing, etc? Those are the things in Christianity that I just can't get over. It's why I don't go to church. I mean, I know if I ask for forgiveness, then, I'll be forgiven. But, considering I know I'm not going to abstain if I'm not married, it would be ridiculously hypocritical of me to ask for forgiveness. And, I drink hard on occassion, and, swear like a sailor. I don't lie to people, I don't hurt people or things, I am a compassionate person. And, because I have a weakness for Patron that surfaces once every few months, and, a weakness for sex with my boyfriend, I just can't fathom that being bad enough to be damned for eternity. I don't know, that's why I don't go to church. Anyway, I'm rambling......I love this thread. I'm all for learning about new things. What makes me the most sad about religion and the people involved in it, is that they shut down to all other ideas. I mean, fine....if you have your beliefs and you have no inclination or desire to change them, that's awesome. But, it's when folks have NO INTEREST whatsoever in learning what makes other good, compassionate people the way they are, that I shed a tear for humanity. Again, my signature rings really true in situations like that.