Just Blame Christianity

There are times when we move from what we were in the past, to something we look to int the future. Many times, we may want to move so quickly and we want to assure ourselves so readily that we have moved on and become better. But just because we have moved on, it doesn't mean it is always for the better. It's natural to make mistakes.

What I don't like is whenever Pagans are discussing their faith, they seem to want to make such a distinction between themselves and Christians (or Satanists). Why can't they say what their beliefs are and cut it at that? Why is it that if someone believes in the Rede or if they believe bad things will happen to them if they do something bad to others that it's automatically asumed that it's because of the Christian view of damnation and karma (you reap what you sow). That concept is apparent in a lot of religions.

I can understand that in many Pagan books tthey act as guides for the newbies who may be coming from a Christian background. But still, I think it's childish. The word 'Christian' is bound to come up...at least in many Pagan books and essays I've read.

I'm not saying that this is true for every Pagan, but it's just a little trend I've been noticing and I'm sure others have as well. Almost like how it seems Wicca is the current trend. There are countles other Pagan traditions besides Wicca, but for some reason, that one gets the most publicity. It's almost as if it's automatically assumed that if you're Pagan you're Wiccan, but I honestly believe that that isn't always the case.

What's going on here?