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Originally posted by Epona:
Can I respectfully ask why you feel it is necessary to do in-depth continual study? I know that when my parents run into pagans from the US on the internet, they always talk about studying, doing courses, getting diplomas, all that. It isn't done that way in England at all - seems to me to be wringing all the spirituality and enjoyment out of it to treat your beliefs like a math degree....
Perhaps I didn't word it properly.
Life itself is a continual learning process. Most mainstream religion has a set doctrine, little if any changing, and its adherents are required to obey said doctrine without questioning (this is, obviously, a generalization). I approach my craft as a life-experience as well....always learning, expanding, growing. In other words, I don't read a couple books, buy the latest gemstone or ritual colors and consider myself good-to-go. I don't need diplomas or anyone else's validation to feel as if I'm doing anything 'right', but I do appreciate exchanging ideas and information with others.