Because of this root, many Pagans embrace the word and use it, believing that its true meaning is far older than the misconceptions surrounding it today. Today, many see the word as a badge of honor and use it in memory of those who died for their faith. However, the development of such abilities takes much study, practice, and patience, and often the results are only small. In fact, very few NeoPagans today were born into Pagan families. While growing up in a Pagan family may give you a head start on your studies and your religious journey, it does not grant you supernatural powers or abilities.
Paganism is open to all, regardless of race, nationality, gender, or sexual orientation.
A common belief is that all Gods and Goddesses are but faces of Divinity, like different facets of the same diamond. This question commonly refers to the Christian Trinity of Yahweh, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. A common tennant of Paganism is that all paths and viewpoints are valid, particularly to the individual holding them. Many religions, including the early Christians, have been accused of canabalism by other religions, in part as a form of demonization. Satan is a Christian figure, and does not figure into Paganism at all.