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Pagan Ways: Finding Your Spirituality in Nature

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Issue #1. This book is improperly labeled as "Pagan", and should instead be called "Wiccan Ways". These two terms do NOT mean the same thing. Things like the Wiccan Rede, the crede of the Goddess, the threefold rule, etc, do not apply to all Pagans. They are part of the Wiccan religion, which is Pagan. But not all Pagans are Wiccan.

Issue #2. Wicca should not be refered to as "The Old Ways" when it was invented (or developed, if you prefer) in the 1940's. Yes, some older principles are present today in Wicca, but this doesn't mean the religion is ancient.

Issue #3. There is no new information in this, and nothing that isn't already said in a thousand other books on Wicca. In fact, I found quite a few positive things about Wicca were omitted from this work, leaving it simplistic and insulting to real Wiccans.

Issue #4. If you pick up one or two books on Wicca and Paganism, this doesn't mean you are ready to initiate yourself as a "High Priest", but the author of this book seems to think it does.

This book is childish, misleading, and infuriating. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone, least of all a non-Wiccan Pagan.

I found this book to be an inspiration as well as an educational resource. PAGAN WAYS touches on many aspects of the pagan religion and offers a non confrontational view into the life and ritual of the pagan. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in learning more about the pagan religion.

I really enjoyed this book. It read very easily, and flowed from topic to topic without confusing the reader or seeming choppy. It's written from a very down-to-earth perspective. I would highly reccomend it to anyone who is just starting out in the Craft, or just wants to know more about Paganism.

I was not impressed at all by this book. I found the information to be extremely basic and surfacey. It had no depth. The writing style was horrible. There are many other and much better books on paganism than this one. Stay away.

This book provides a wonderful, non-denominational introduction to Pagan religion. It provides insight into some of the general paradigms of Pagan theology and philosophy without having a slant toward any particular Pagan religion (such as Wicca, Druidism, Hellenism, Asatru or Shamanism). Highly reccomended for new Pagans or those considering the path who want a general introduction, not reccomended for advanced students or those who want an introduction or instruction in a specific Pagan religion or path.

I'm so happy I bought this book. I was initially attracted by the cover, which is quite beautiful. Actually, the cover sums up the book nicely, in a way -- the author places a lot of emphasis on nature, which is of course what paganism is all about.

This book is a WONDERFUL introduction to modern paganism. It is what I would call a "non-denominational" approach. Since I am Wiccan I don't know if non-Wiccans will like it, but it seems like it should appeal to a broad audience, especially newcomers who want to learn about paganism in a general way without having to worry about whether they should study a particular path.

Finally, someone has written a book as good as Cunningham's "Wicca," but with its own style and purpose -- in other words, you don't feel like you're buying "Wicca" all over again. I even like Gwydion O'Hara's chapter on the history of paganism. Most books are annoyingly revisionist but this one's history is pretty good. But the book is mostly devoted to teaching you the all the basics. Again, there's a lot of emphasis on nature and he explains everything thoroughly but simply. It's easy reading, but deep. I love the exercises he gives at the end of each chapter. An EXCELLENT introduction for beginners and seekers (and of course everyone else, too).

It's nothing extraordinary, but I think it's a good little book for anyone who is just stepping into a Pagan religion. The author seems extremely tolerant, and is aware of the book's shortcomings because it is ONLY AN OVERVIEW. He encourages the reader to ask questions and to do extensive reading. It is not a how-to book; he simply uses his own tradition as a guide, then encourages the reader to research other paths to find a fit for them. Like I said, nothing Earth-shattering, but worth the hour and a half it takes to read it if you're a beginner.

Issue #1. This book is improperly labeled as "Pagan", and should instead be called "Wiccan Ways". These two terms do NOT mean the same thing. Things like the Wiccan Rede, the crede of the Goddess, the threefold rule, etc, do not apply to all Pagans. They are part of the Wiccan religion, which is Pagan. But not all Pagans are Wiccan.

Issue #2. Wicca should not be refered to as "The Old Ways" when it was invented (or developed, if you prefer) in the 1940's. Yes, some older principles are present today in Wicca, but this doesn't mean the religion is ancient.

Issue #3. There is no new information in this, and nothing that isn't already said in a thousand other books on Wicca. In fact, I found quite a few positive things about Wicca were omitted from this work, leaving it simplistic and insulting to real Wiccans.

Issue #4. If you pick up one or two books on Wicca and Paganism, this doesn't mean you are ready to initiate yourself as a "High Priest", but the author of this book seems to think it does.

This book is childish, misleading, and infuriating. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone, least of all a non-Wiccan Pagan.

I was pretty disappointed with this book. I know it's meant for a starter level on Paganism, but I was expecting the reading level itself to be higher toned. I got the impression throughout the book that the writer was addressing a child, possibly a very young teen ager. I'm an avid reader, and I could only make it halfway through this book before giving up on it. If you're looking for introductory books, there are definitely better ones out there than this one - though this is certainly not the worst I've read.

This book gave me the look into the ways of Pagans and to a degree Wiccans. I have always been interested in the religion and I finally started to begin reading this book as a start to learning more about the religion. The author does a good job explaining everything clearly, he also gives detailed example to clarify rituals and so forth even more. I believe this book is a great start to learning about the religion, but I know that I will need to continue to learn more in order to recieve a full understanding of the religion. What I'm trying to point out is that this book won't give you the specifics of practicing the religion but a start at what the reigion is about.