Islam recognises only one God, has one version of a holy book and has one way of living. Despite the different cultural backgrounds of Muslims in Australia, it is this unity that holds us together. For a period of about 10 years, as I started a family and raised my children, the Anglican Church wasn't such a large part of my life. But, as my children got older and I had more time, I gradually drifted back. I have found my niche.
Pagans see the natural world as sacred and many paths honour a god and a goddess.
Unlike many mainstream religions, which can be very constrictive, Paganism gives me the freedom to be who I want to be. I have always been fascinated with nature and I think that Paganism's holistic view of humanity as being a part of nature rather than separate from it was one of the aspects of the spirituality I found most appealing. Also, in Paganism, women are deeply respected and have a primary spiritual role. This can be attractive to women who feel left out of the rituals and theology of mainstream religious organisations.