It OK. I understand how you feel.
I don't really like the term 'Pagan' actually. It's a derogatory term aimed at 'non-believers' really. It originally meant people who lived on the hills...
Maybe I could be considered a poly-theist, but I don't like the term either. OK I've been open-minded concerning other beliefs such as Santeria -- of course just that I managed to bump into it, and was of help that moment when I was in a bind... But I'm a follower of Asatru (or 'Odinism') first and foremost really. And most Asatru followers don't like the term 'Odinism', although I don't like the term 'Asatru'. Makes me think of the Asatru Alliance, which went defunct mainly because it was attracting loonies who worshipped Nixon and read the Spotlight. Most of the decent people who left that group joined-up with Stephen Flowers aka Edred Thorsson instead... (Not sure if I want to join his Rune Guild -- I dunno if I'm advanced enough as a victi. At least Flowers is more open-minded about things like homosexuality and stuff.)
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