Dodekatheism and Pagan Reconstructionism

[Reikoku]

Dodekatheism is one of several new religious movements that attempts to resurrect the old Hellenic pagan religion, being most prominent in Greece where it was legally recognized in 2017, though it has a following outside of Greece as well. Besides Dodekatheism, there are other reconstruction movements, such as Celtic and Nordic ones, which attempt to revive their respective ancestral religions through following reconstructed rites and texts. What do you think about these attempts, and the philosophy behind them?

While I don't believe in Hellenism, nor would it make sense for a non-Greek to, I'd be for a restoration of the old pagan religions, because of their historic and aesthetic value. As someone fond of Neoplatonism, it'd be nice to see a revival of the old Neoplatonic schools.

[Genivaria]

I won't be convinced they're legit until they start reading the entrails of sheep.

[Risottia]

What do you think about these attempts, and the philosophy behind them?

In the best cases is mostly-innocuous religious nonsense - not more nonsensical than other religions.
In the worst case is linked to the rise of far-right nationalist movements, and we've had more than a fair share of that stuff in Europe, thank you so much.

[The Parkus Empire]

I won't be convinced they're legit until they start reading the entrails of sheep.

No surviving instructions on how or else I am sure they would

[The Parkus Empire]

What do you think about these attempts, and the philosophy behind them?

In the best cases is mostly-innocuous religious nonsense - not more nonsensical than other religions.
In the worst case is linked to the rise of far-right nationalist movements, and we've had more than a fair share of that stuff in Europe, thank you so much.

Golden Dawn switched their support to the Greek Orthodox Church which hates Greek paganism's revival

[El-Amin Caliphate]

http://legacy.quran.com/7/190

[Len Hyet]

Dodekatheism is one of several new religious movements that attempts to resurrect the old Hellenic pagan religion, being most prominent in Greece where it was legally recognized in 2017, though it has a following outside of Greece as well. Besides Dodekatheism, there are other reconstruction movements, such as Celtic and Nordic ones, which attempt to revive their respective ancestral religions through following reconstructed rites and texts. What do you think about these attempts, and the philosophy behind them?

While I don't believe in Hellenism, nor would it make sense for a non-Greek to, I'd be for a restoration of the old pagan religions, because of their historic and aesthetic value. As someone fond of Neoplatonism, it'd be nice to see a revival of the old Neoplatonic schools.

Oh look, more playacting about "cool old religion aren't we so special for not worshiping an abrahamic god XD"

[Zanera]

Do they have a temple devoted to any of the gods, or do they just do their services standing around long-defiled carcasses?

In the best cases is mostly-innocuous religious nonsense - not more nonsensical than other religions.
In the worst case is linked to the rise of far-right nationalist movements, and we've had more than a fair share of that stuff in Europe, thank you so much.

Golden Dawn switched their support to the Greek Orthodox Church which hates Greek paganism's revival

Yes, the Greek Orthodox Church had some words to say on it:
"They are a handful of miserable resuscitators of a degenerate dead religion who wish to return to the monstrous dark delusions of the past," said Father Efstathios Kollas, the President of Greek Clergymen.

[The Parkus Empire]

Do they have a temple devoted to any of the gods, or do they just do their services standing around long-defiled carcasses?

Golden Dawn switched their support to the Greek Orthodox Church which hates Greek paganism's revival

Yes, the Greek Orthodox Church had some words to say on it:
"They are a handful of miserable resuscitators of a degenerate dead religion who wish to return to the monstrous dark delusions of the past," said Father Efstathios Kollas, the President of Greek Clergymen.

We are a very sensitive church and love to dialogue

[Serrus]

More polytheism, It's what the plants crave!
But seriously, I am totally cool with this,

[Vivida Vis Animi]

It will be interesting to see if the major religions take a "holier than thou" approach when regarding the new(ish?) religion.

[Zanera]

Do they have a temple devoted to any of the gods, or do they just do their services standing around long-defiled carcasses?



Yes, the Greek Orthodox Church had some words to say on it:
"They are a handful of miserable resuscitators of a degenerate dead religion who wish to return to the monstrous dark delusions of the past," said Father Efstathios Kollas, the President of Greek Clergymen.

We are a very sensitive church and love to dialogue

Pretty strong dialogue. Heh.

[The Parkus Empire]

We are a very sensitive church and love to dialogue

Pretty strong dialogue. Heh.

Yessirree

[Genivaria]

Do they have a temple devoted to any of the gods, or do they just do their services standing around long-defiled carcasses?

Golden Dawn switched their support to the Greek Orthodox Church which hates Greek paganism's revival

Yes, the Greek Orthodox Church had some words to say on it:
"They are a handful of miserable resuscitators of a degenerate dead religion who wish to return to the monstrous dark delusions of the past," said Father Efstathios Kollas, the President of Greek Clergymen.

Reminds me of this.

[The Parkus Empire]

Do they have a temple devoted to any of the gods, or do they just do their services standing around long-defiled carcasses?



Yes, the Greek Orthodox Church had some words to say on it:
"They are a handful of miserable resuscitators of a degenerate dead religion who wish to return to the monstrous dark delusions of the past," said Father Efstathios Kollas, the President of Greek Clergymen.

Reminds me of this.

Fabricated quote

[Genivaria]

Reminds me of this.

Fabricated quote

Still hilarious.

[Zanera]

Do they have a temple devoted to any of the gods, or do they just do their services standing around long-defiled carcasses?



Yes, the Greek Orthodox Church had some words to say on it:
"They are a handful of miserable resuscitators of a degenerate dead religion who wish to return to the monstrous dark delusions of the past," said Father Efstathios Kollas, the President of Greek Clergymen.

Reminds me of this.

The Hellenists say they've been persecuted.

[The Parkus Empire]

Fabricated quote

Still hilarious.

Enlightened people don't waste time on church and prayer, they watch anime instead. :^)

[New Emeline]

Still hilarious.

Enlightened people don't waste time on church and prayer, they watch anime instead. :^)

I wonder if there's Christian anime....

[Genivaria]

Reminds me of this.

The Hellenists say they've been persecuted.

Of course they've been persecuted that much should be obvious.
What does it say that the first response of the local religious head is slander and attacks?

[The Parkus Empire]

Enlightened people don't waste time on church and prayer, they watch anime instead. :^)

I wonder if there's Christian anime....

I hope not, Christ-chan is bad enough

[Genivaria]

Enlightened people don't waste time on church and prayer, they watch anime instead. :^)

I wonder if there's Christian anime....

[Zanera]

The Hellenists say they've been persecuted.

Of course they've been persecuted that much should be obvious.
What does it say that the first response of the local religious head is slander and attacks?

They are threatened, maybe. Apparently Hellenism has hundreds of followers already.

[The Parkus Empire]

The Hellenists say they've been persecuted.

Of course they've been persecuted that much should be obvious.
What does it say that the first response of the local religious head is slander and attacks?

Worshipping demons gets you critiqued, bud. Not like these heathens haven't talked up a storm of shit about the Church first

[Mzeusia]

I say yes to those movements. If they want to do that then go ahead. I might even join one of them.