From Michael York:
In
preparation for a paper for the Society for the Scientific Study of
Religion’s annual conference, I am seeking answers from pagan
practitioners to the following questions. The title of my presentation
is “Religion and Theology: A Contemporary Western Pagan Perspective on
Identity Formation and Modern Policy.” The analytical framework I
propose to use is one that differentiates paganism (broadly of course)
from Abrahamic, dharmic and secular religions or perspectives, but for
the questionnaire itself that differentiation need not be considered if
it does not seem to be relevant for any respondent. There are five
questions overall and concern theological and other distinctions of
paganism from other religions. I welcome any and all answers that anyone
wishes to supply. These answers will be presented anonymously in my
paper unless a respondent explicitly allows me to use her or his name.
The questions are:
(2) What is the significance of its difference?
(3) What are the key issues in a modernity project?
(4) What can paganism contribute to these issues in contrast to contributions from other religions?
(5) How can or does paganism work with other religions in addressing issues of economic imbalance, corporate power, industrial pollution, global warming, disaster relief and constructive cooperation?
I am most appreciative for any responses anyone is able to return to me. My email address is exchange@michaelyork.co.uk.
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