Criticism of modern paganism
Criticism of the doctrines and practices of modern paganism / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Modern paganism, also known as contemporary paganism[1] and neopaganism,[2] is a collective term for new religious movements which are influenced by or derived from the various historical pagan beliefs of pre-modern peoples. Although they share similarities, contemporary pagan religious movements are diverse, and as a result, they do not share a single set of beliefs, practices, or texts.[3]
The examples and perspective in this article deal primarily with Russia and do not represent a worldwide view of the subject. (March 2023) |
Due to its diversity, many criticisms of modern paganism are directed towards specific neopagan groups, and as a result, they are not directed towards all neopagan groups. Criticisms of specific neopagan groups range from criticisms of their belief in gender essentialism[4] to criticisms of their belief in racial supremacy[5] to criticisms of the worldly focuses of pagan organizations.[6]
The analysis of Slavic and, in particular, Russian neopaganism from the standpoint of religious studies and ethnopolitics is carried out in the works of the religious scholar Alexei Gaidukov [7][8][9] and the historian Victor Schnirelmann.[10][11][12][13][14]