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Pagans in the SCA

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	== Pagans in the [[SCA]] ==		== Pagans in the [[SCA]] ==

	Many [[SCAdian]]s are pagans (some prefer the term '''Neo-Pagan''') in their [[mundane]] lives. Symbolism such as a pentacle (a mullet of five points within a circle), a moon-and-pentacle emblem, assorted goddess-imagery, or a ''Thor's Hammer'' often mean the wearer is a modern pagan, whether or not their persona is.		Many [[SCAdian]]s are pagans (some prefer the term '''Neo-Pagan''') in their [[mundane]] lives. Symbolism such as a [[pentacle]] (a mullet of five points within a circle), a moon-and-pentacle emblem, assorted goddess-imagery, or a ''Thor's Hammer'' often mean the wearer is a modern pagan, whether or not their persona is.

	In SCA [[heraldry]] for much of its history, a pentacle was not a permitted heraldic device although it is [[period]]. Some Pagans resented this restriction, but it was comparable to a similar ban on the [[Cross Calvary]]. Remember, [[Religion In The SCA\|overt religious displays of any variety are not allowed]], but whatever you do in your [[tent]] is your business. However, this restriction was lifted in 2009, and the pentacle and pentagram are now permitted heraldic charges.		In SCA [[heraldry]] for much of its history, a pentacle was not a permitted heraldic device although it is [[period]]. Some Pagans resented this restriction, but it was comparable to a similar ban on the [[Cross Calvary]]. Remember, [[Religion In The SCA\|overt religious displays of any variety are not allowed]], but whatever you do in your [[tent]] is your business. However, this restriction was lifted in 2009, and the pentacle and pentagram are now permitted heraldic charges.

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	Many [[SCAdian]]s are pagans (some prefer the term '''Neo-Pagan''') in their [[mundane]] lives. Symbolism such as a pentacle (a mullet of five points within a circle), a moon-and-pentacle emblem, assorted goddess-imagery, or a ''Thor's Hammer'' often mean the wearer is a modern pagan, whether or not their persona is.		Many [[SCAdian]]s are pagans (some prefer the term '''Neo-Pagan''') in their [[mundane]] lives. Symbolism such as a pentacle (a mullet of five points within a circle), a moon-and-pentacle emblem, assorted goddess-imagery, or a ''Thor's Hammer'' often mean the wearer is a modern pagan, whether or not their persona is.

	In SCA [[heraldry]], ~~however~~, a pentacle is not a permitted heraldic device although it is [[period]]. Some Pagans ~~resent~~ this restriction, but it is comparable to a similar ban on the [[Cross Calvary]]. Remember, [[Religion In The SCA\|overt religious displays of any variety are not allowed]], but whatever you do in your [[tent]] is your business.		In SCA [[heraldry]] for much of its history, a pentacle was not a permitted heraldic device although it is [[period]]. Some Pagans resented this restriction, but it was comparable to a similar ban on the [[Cross Calvary]]. Remember, [[Religion In The SCA\|overt religious displays of any variety are not allowed]], but whatever you do in your [[tent]] is your business. However, this restriction was lifted in 2009, and the pentacle and pentagram are now permitted heraldic charges.

	== Your [[SCA]] [[Persona]] is a Pagan ==		== Your [[SCA]] [[Persona]] is a Pagan ==

Lauraiz: Corrected Lithuanian history and names, can provide references

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Corrected Lithuanian history and names, can provide references

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	'''Pagan''' can mean, variously, pre-[[~~christian~~]] (e.g. [[ancient]] [[Greek]]), or post-[[~~christian~~]] but unconverted (to any type of [[monotheist]]ic [[religion]]), e.g. [[Viking]] pagan, [[Baltic]] pagan, etc.		'''Pagan''' can mean, variously, pre-[[Christian]] (e.g. [[ancient]] [[Greek]]), or post-[[Christian]] but unconverted (to any type of [[monotheist]]ic [[religion]]), e.g. [[Viking]] pagan, [[Baltic]] pagan, etc.

	The last great pagan ~~[[kingdom]]~~ in [[Europe]] was ~~that~~ of [[Lithuania]], which began its rise under [[~~Gedmyn~~]] in 1316 or ~~so.~~ ~~Lithuania~~ ~~remained~~ a ~~pagan~~ ~~Kingdom~~ ~~until~~ ~~about~~ ~~1387~~, ~~when~~ [[~~Jagiello~~]], [[~~King~~]] of ~~both~~ [[Poland]] and ~~Lithuania~~ converted to [[Catholic]]~~ism~~.		The last great pagan country in [[Europe]] was the Grand Duchy of [[Lithuania]], which began its rise under [[Gediminas]] in 1316. While the country had contact with [[Christian\|Christians]] before and after this period, Grand Duke [[Jogalia\|Jogalia's]] conversion to Christianity in order to marry [[Queen]] [[Jadwiga]] of [[Poland]] in 1377 and his rise to the Polish throne in 1387, officially converted the country to [[Catholic\|Catholicism]]. This was an attempt to stop the Teutonic Order's crusades against Lithuania and Poland and did not succeed until 1411 with the Peace of the Thorn.

	'''Pagan''' does not mean [[Heretic]], as that refers to a follower of [[Christian\|Christianity]] who professes a [[doctrine]] different to that of the ruling [[church]]. Neither does it mean an [[Infidel]] such as a [[Muslim]] or a [[Jew]].		'''Pagan''' does not mean [[Heretic]], as that refers to a follower of [[Christian\|Christianity]] who professes a [[doctrine]] different to that of the ruling [[church]]. Neither does it mean an [[Infidel]] such as a [[Muslim]] or a [[Jew]].

Paul Matisz: Reverted edits by 220.56.244.231 (Talk); changed back to last version by Paul Matisz

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Reverted edits by 220.56.244.231 (Talk); changed back to last version by Paul Matisz

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	== Pagans in the [[SCA]] ==		== Pagans in the [[SCA]] ==

	Many [[SCAdian]]s are pagans (some prefer the term '''Neo-Pagan''') in their [[mundane]] lives. Symbolism such as a pentacle (a mullet of five points within a circle), a moon-and-pentacle emblem, assorted goddess-imagery, or a ''T		Many [[SCAdian]]s are pagans (some prefer the term '''Neo-Pagan''') in their [[mundane]] lives. Symbolism such as a pentacle (a mullet of five points within a circle), a moon-and-pentacle emblem, assorted goddess-imagery, or a ''Thor's Hammer'' often mean the wearer is a modern pagan, whether or not their persona is.

			In SCA [[heraldry]], however, a pentacle is not a permitted heraldic device although it is [[period]]. Some Pagans resent this restriction, but it is comparable to a similar ban on the [[Cross Calvary]]. Remember, [[Religion In The SCA\|overt religious displays of any variety are not allowed]], but whatever you do in your [[tent]] is your business.

			== Your [[SCA]] [[Persona]] is a Pagan ==

			Owing to late [[Roman]] influence, Christianity was widespread throughout [[Europe]] and the [[Mediterranean]] before the [[medieval]] period. However, in more remote areas, such as [[Britain]] and [[Scandinavia]] it was either uncommon or had only thinly taken hold.

			[[Norse]] personas, especially early in [[period]] would be pagan, as would [[German\|Germanic]] ones. However, owing to Christian distrust of other religions, the social pressure from the ever-growing Christian community forced pagans to be regarded as the non-conformists.

			Pagan personas are allowed in the [[SCA]], so long as one isn't over-the-top about it, and does a certain amount of [[research]] to support their persona.
			[[Category:Religion]]

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	== Pagans in the [[SCA]] ==		== Pagans in the [[SCA]] ==

	Many [[SCAdian]]s are pagans (some prefer the term '''Neo-Pagan''') in their [[mundane]] lives. Symbolism such as a pentacle (a mullet of five points within a circle), a moon-and-pentacle emblem, assorted goddess-imagery, or a ''~~Thor's Hammer'' often mean the wearer is a modern pagan, whether or not their persona is.~~		Many [[SCAdian]]s are pagans (some prefer the term '''Neo-Pagan''') in their [[mundane]] lives. Symbolism such as a pentacle (a mullet of five points within a circle), a moon-and-pentacle emblem, assorted goddess-imagery, or a ''T

	In SCA [[heraldry]], however, a pentacle is not a permitted heraldic device although it is [[period]]. Some Pagans resent this restriction, but it is comparable to a similar ban on the [[Cross Calvary]]. Remember, [[Religion In The SCA\|overt religious displays of any variety are not allowed]], but whatever you do in your [[tent]] is your business.

	== Your [[SCA]] [[Persona]] is a Pagan ==

	Owing to late [[Roman]] influence, Christianity was widespread throughout [[Europe]] and the [[Mediterranean]] before the [[medieval]] period. However, in more remote areas, such as [[Britain]] and [[Scandinavia]] it was either uncommon or had only thinly taken hold.

	[[Norse]] personas, especially early in [[period]] would be pagan, as would [[German\|Germanic]] ones. However, owing to Christian distrust of other religions, the social pressure from the ever-growing Christian community forced pagans to be regarded as the non-conformists.

	Pagan personas are allowed in the [[SCA]], so long as one isn't over-the-top about it, and does a certain amount of [[research]] to support their persona.
	[[Category:Religion]]

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	'''Pagan''' does not mean [[Heretic]], as that refers to a follower of [[Christian\|Christianity]] who professes a [[doctrine]] different to that of the ruling [[church]]. Neither does it mean an [[Infidel]] such as a [[Muslim]] or a [[Jew]].		'''Pagan''' does not mean [[Heretic]], as that refers to a follower of [[Christian\|Christianity]] who professes a [[doctrine]] different to that of the ruling [[church]]. Neither does it mean an [[Infidel]] such as a [[Muslim]] or a [[Jew]].

			== Pagans in the [[SCA]] ==

			Many [[SCAdian]]s are pagans (some prefer the term '''Neo-Pagan''') in their [[mundane]] lives. Symbolism such as a pentacle (a mullet of five points within a circle), a moon-and-pentacle emblem, assorted goddess-imagery, or a ''Thor's Hammer'' often mean the wearer is a modern pagan, whether or not their persona is.

			In SCA [[heraldry]], however, a pentacle is not a permitted heraldic device although it is [[period]]. Some Pagans resent this restriction, but it is comparable to a similar ban on the [[Cross Calvary]]. Remember, [[Religion In The SCA\|overt religious displays of any variety are not allowed]], but whatever you do in your [[tent]] is your business.

	== Your [[SCA]] [[Persona]] is a Pagan ==		== Your [[SCA]] [[Persona]] is a Pagan ==
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	[[Norse]] personas, especially early in [[period]] would be pagan, as would [[German\|Germanic]] ones. However, owing to Christian distrust of other religions, the social pressure from the ever-growing Christian community forced pagans to be regarded as the non-conformists.		[[Norse]] personas, especially early in [[period]] would be pagan, as would [[German\|Germanic]] ones. However, owing to Christian distrust of other religions, the social pressure from the ever-growing Christian community forced pagans to be regarded as the non-conformists.

	Pagan personas are allowed in the [[SCA]], so long as one isn't over-the-top about it, and does a certain amount of [[research]] to support their persona. ~~Remember, [[Religion In The SCA\|overt religious displays of any variety are not allowed]], but whatever you do in your [[tent]] is your business.~~		Pagan personas are allowed in the [[SCA]], so long as one isn't over-the-top about it, and does a certain amount of [[research]] to support their persona.

	[[Category:Religion]]		[[Category:Religion]]

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Category:Religion

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	Pagan personas are allowed in the [[SCA]], so long as one isn't over-the-top about it, and does a certain amount of [[research]] to support their persona. Remember, [[Religion In The SCA\|overt religious displays of any variety are not allowed]], but whatever you do in your [[tent]] is your business.		Pagan personas are allowed in the [[SCA]], so long as one isn't over-the-top about it, and does a certain amount of [[research]] to support their persona. Remember, [[Religion In The SCA\|overt religious displays of any variety are not allowed]], but whatever you do in your [[tent]] is your business.

			[[Category:Religion]]

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	'''Pagan''' can mean, variously, pre-[[christian]] (~~eg:~~ [[ancient]] [[Greek]]), or post-[[christian]] but unconverted (to any type of [[monotheist]]ic [[religion]]), ~~eg:~~ [[Viking]] pagan, [[Baltic]] pagan, etc.		'''Pagan''' can mean, variously, pre-[[christian]] (e.g. [[ancient]] [[Greek]]), or post-[[christian]] but unconverted (to any type of [[monotheist]]ic [[religion]]), e.g. [[Viking]] pagan, [[Baltic]] pagan, etc.

	The last great pagan [[kingdom]] in [[Europe]] was that of [[Lithuania]], which began its rise under [[Gedmyn]] in 1316 or so. Lithuania remained a pagan Kingdom until about 1387, when [[Jagiello]], [[King]] of both [[Poland]] and Lithuania converted to [[Catholic]]ism.		The last great pagan [[kingdom]] in [[Europe]] was that of [[Lithuania]], which began its rise under [[Gedmyn]] in 1316 or so. Lithuania remained a pagan Kingdom until about 1387, when [[Jagiello]], [[King]] of both [[Poland]] and Lithuania converted to [[Catholic]]ism.
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	== Your [[SCA]] [[Persona]] is a Pagan ==		== Your [[SCA]] [[Persona]] is a Pagan ==

	Owing to late [[Roman]] influence, ~~[[Christian\|~~Christianity]] was widespread throughout [[Europe]] and the [[Mediterranean]] before the [[medieval]] period. However, in more remote areas, such as [[Britain]] and [[~~Scandanavia~~]] it was either uncommon or had only ~~taken~~ ~~thin~~ hold.		Owing to late [[Roman]] influence, Christianity was widespread throughout [[Europe]] and the [[Mediterranean]] before the [[medieval]] period. However, in more remote areas, such as [[Britain]] and [[Scandinavia]] it was either uncommon or had only thinly taken hold.

	[[Norse]] personas, especially early in [[period]] would be pagan, as would [[German\|Germanic]] ones. However, owing to [[Christian]] distrust of other ~~[[religion\|~~religions]], the social pressure		[[Norse]] personas, especially early in [[period]] would be pagan, as would [[German\|Germanic]] ones. However, owing to Christian distrust of other religions, the social pressure from the ever-growing Christian community forced pagans to be regarded as the non-conformists.

	~~'''~~Pagan~~'''~~ ~~[[persona]]~~ are allowed in the [[SCA]], so long as one isn't over-the-top about it, and does a certain amount of research ~~guaranteeing~~ ~~accuracy~~. ~~Remeber~~, ~~overt~~ [[~~religion~~\|religious]] displays of any variety are ~~noit~~ allowed, but whatever you do in your [[tent]] is your business.		Pagan personas are allowed in the [[SCA]], so long as one isn't over-the-top about it, and does a certain amount of [[research]] to support their persona. Remember, [[Religion In The SCA\|overt religious displays of any variety are not allowed]], but whatever you do in your [[tent]] is your business.

Paul Matisz: /* Your SCA Persona is a Pagan */

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Your SCA Persona is a Pagan

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	== Your [[SCA]] [[Persona]] is a Pagan ==		== Your [[SCA]] [[Persona]] is a Pagan ==

	Owing to late [[Roman]] influence, [[Christian\|Christianity]] was widespread throughout [[Europe]] and the [[~~Mediterrainean~~]] before the [[medieval]] period. However, in more remote areas, such as [[Britain]] and [[Scandanavia]] it was either uncommon or had only taken thin hold.		Owing to late [[Roman]] influence, [[Christian\|Christianity]] was widespread throughout [[Europe]] and the [[Mediterranean]] before the [[medieval]] period. However, in more remote areas, such as [[Britain]] and [[Scandanavia]] it was either uncommon or had only taken thin hold.

	[[Norse]] personas, especially early in [[period]] would be pagan, as would [[German\|Germanic]] ones. However, owing to [[Christian]] distrust of other [[religion\|religions]], the social pressure		[[Norse]] personas, especially early in [[period]] would be pagan, as would [[German\|Germanic]] ones. However, owing to [[Christian]] distrust of other [[religion\|religions]], the social pressure

Paul Matisz: revamped persona section

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	The last great pagan [[kingdom]] in [[Europe]] was that of [[Lithuania]], which began its rise under [[Gedmyn]] in 1316 or so. Lithuania remained a pagan Kingdom until about 1387, when [[Jagiello]], [[King]] of both [[Poland]] and Lithuania converted to [[Catholic]]ism.		The last great pagan [[kingdom]] in [[Europe]] was that of [[Lithuania]], which began its rise under [[Gedmyn]] in 1316 or so. Lithuania remained a pagan Kingdom until about 1387, when [[Jagiello]], [[King]] of both [[Poland]] and Lithuania converted to [[Catholic]]ism.

	'''Pagan''' does not mean [[Heretic]], as that refers to a follower of [[~~christian~~]]~~ity~~ who professes a [[doctrine]] different to that of the ruling [[church]]. Neither does it mean an [[Infidel]] such as a [[Muslim]] or a [[Jew]].		'''Pagan''' does not mean [[Heretic]], as that refers to a follower of [[Christian\|Christianity]] who professes a [[doctrine]] different to that of the ruling [[church]]. Neither does it mean an [[Infidel]] such as a [[Muslim]] or a [[Jew]].

	== Your [[SCA]] [[Persona]] is a Pagan ==		== Your [[SCA]] [[Persona]] is a Pagan ==

			Owing to late [[Roman]] influence, [[Christian\|Christianity]] was widespread throughout [[Europe]] and the [[Mediterrainean]] before the [[medieval]] period. However, in more remote areas, such as [[Britain]] and [[Scandanavia]] it was either uncommon or had only taken thin hold.
	Tricky subject. There is no [[law]] in the [[SCA]] covering '''pagan''' [[persona]]e specifically, except the one tenet that obvious trappings of any kind of [[religion]] should not be used. This shouldn't be a major issue for you as most early pagan religions were not [[proselytical]].

			[[Norse]] personas, especially early in [[period]] would be pagan, as would [[German\|Germanic]] ones. However, owing to [[Christian]] distrust of other [[religion\|religions]], the social pressure
	Pick a time period and place, that probably means [[Scandinavia]], parts of northern [[Europe]] in the early or pre-[[christian]] era, or the [[Baltic]] prior to the middle of the [[14th century]].

			'''Pagan''' [[persona]] are allowed in the [[SCA]], so long as one isn't over-the-top about it, and does a certain amount of research guaranteeing accuracy. Remeber, overt [[religion\|religious]] displays of any variety are noit allowed, but whatever you do in your [[tent]] is your business.
	''Do a lot of reading. [[User:del\|I (Del)]] cannot claim to be an authority on pagan cultures, in fact I know very little apart from what I wrote above. When you've done your [[research]] come back and fill this bit in, and correct and/or expand this article. Please. It's probably a complete shocker.''