Modern paganism, also known as contemporary paganism[1] and neopaganism, [2] spans a range of new religious movements variously influenced by the beliefs of pre-modern peoples across Europe, North Africa, and the Near East.

Neo-Paganism is a modern religious movement that seeks to revive ancient religions and spiritual beliefs. It is a broad term that encompasses many different traditions, from Wicca, Witchcraft, Druidry, Shamanism, Heathenry, and many others.

Neo-Paganism is a new religious movement that began in the United States in the 1960s, with literary roots going back to mid-19th century Europe, as attempts to revive what their founders thought were the best aspects of ancient pagan ways, blended with modern humanistic and pluralistic ideals, while con­sciously striving to eliminate certain ...

Modern paganism, also known as "contemporary" or "neopagan", encompasses a wide range of religious groups and individuals. These may include old occult groups, those that follow a New Age approach, those that try to reconstruct old ethnic religions, and …

Neo-Pagans are a community of faiths bringing ancient Pagan and magickal traditions to the modern age--including mostly Wicca but also Druidism, Asatru, Shamanism, neo-Native American,...

Apr 11, 2025 · modern Paganism, family of new religions that all take their inspiration from the extinct pre-Christian religions of Europe, North Africa, and West Asia.

Oct 2, 2015 · Neo-Pagans are pluralists and tolerant of other's beliefs, but they are also selective in choosing what works for them personally. Neo-Pagans reject all claims to absolute truth and oppose all those who seek to deny the freedom of others …

Jun 7, 2015 · Neo-Paganism refers specifically to the “earth-centered” Paganism which emerged in the 1960s and 1970s. All Neo-Pagans are Pagan, but not all Pagans are Neo-Pagan. Neo-Paganism is one form of contemporary Paganism grouped under what is sometimes called the “Pagan Umbrella”.

The most common forms Neo-Pagan deities take are the Mother Earth Goddess, the Triple Goddess of the waxing, full, and waning moons, and a duo-form Horned God of the Sun and animal life. Contrasting Neo-Pagan deities with Christian deities can be instructive.

Neo-Paganism is a new religious movement, the central characteristics of which are a perception of divinity as immanent, a multiplicity of deities, both feminine and masculine, a commitment to environmental responsibility, and a creative approach to ritual.