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Paganism: An Overview Of One Of Least Understood Modern Religions
With evil witches and flying wizards dominating entertainment media, it's no wonder there is such confusion about paganism and Wicca. These real, live religions are practiced by people like anyone else. And their community-focused, eco-centric faith is worth knowing a thing or two about.
These are a few of the many practices that could be classified as "pagan," a traditions (or traditions) that spans many centuries and countries around the world. This piece focuses on western neo-pagan traditions, including Wicca and neo-Druidism.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/08/paganism-overview_n_4730079.html