Short description
This volume of the "Zondervan Guide to Cults and Religious Movements" discusses Goddess Worship and the impact native religious traditions of Europe and tribal traditions from North America have on Neo-paganism.
Long description
The twentieth century has seen a remarkable revival of "the Old Religion", as adherents of Neo-paganism call the native religious traditions of Europe and tribal traditions from North America that predated Christianity. Many neo-pagan groups identify with Celtic (Druidic), Egyptian, Native American, Norse, or Roman traditions; others with modern science-fiction motifs; and still others with witchcraft. Neo-paganism is occultic in nature. A central figure in much of Neo-paganism is the Mother Goddess, who has been introduced and worshiped among certain feminists even in some mainline Protestant churches. This book includes: a concise introduction to the movements, an overview of the movements' theology - in their own words, a biblical response, tips for witnessing effectively, a bibliography with sources for further study, a chart comparing the movements' beliefs with biblical Christianity, and a glossary.