Independence is not encouraged, personal rights are not acknowledged, fun is discouraged, personal happiness on earth is not important. New Age also requires a belief in something, usually self, or maybe your main channel, guide, stars, or old soul. Independence is usually praised as a virtue. Happiness can be bought if you have enough stuff. Paganism means only that I believe what I see, that I acknowledge my connection to the Earth, and that I am clearly a part of Her.
Interdependence is the watchword.
I like that. Nobody goes to hell for crossing some god or goddess. Best of all, fun is honored and sex is natural. All rights reserved.