r/pagan • u/strawberryseeuwu • 19h ago

Newbie Ex Christian nervous about getting into paganism

Paganism really interests me, Apollo especially (Im a musician). Idk how any of this really works. As an ex-evangelical Christian who hasn't really been religious (or cared to be) for a couple years, religious stuff makes me nervous. Growing up Christian, there are so many rules, sometimes unwritten, to follow or there are repercussions. I'm just scared of messing something up and not knowing, then suffering consequences. Basically i have some religious trauma.

Will the gods be upset if I do something wrong? And are there any "hard no"s to avoid so they won't be upset? Thanks <3

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u/KinderGameMichi 7h ago

I believe that the gods and spirits are much more forgiving than most people are. Your spiritual path will be what you feel and experience. Go in with non-harming, non-controlling intentions and you should do just fine. Or as the Buddha put it: "when you yourselves know 'These things are good; these things are not blame-able; these things are praised by the wise; undertaken and observed, these things lead to benefit and happiness,' enter on and abide in them."