Neo-Paganism
Neo-Paganism
(religion, spiritualism, and occult)The revival of paganism in many forms, including those of Witchcraft and Druidism. The term is used extensively in the United States but little used in Europe. Neo-paganism is a revival of original forms but, although thoroughly researched, does not form an unbroken line from the original.
The focus of neo-paganism is on pre-Christian, nature-based religions and a reverence for the natural world. The movement has been motivated by various factors, including dissatisfaction with established religions, ecology-consciousness, equal rights movements, and back-to-basics philosophies. According to author Michael Jordan, more women than men are attracted to neo-paganism.