What sperates Druidry & why'd you choose it

[LadyCelt]

What seperates Druidry from other branches of paganism?

Does a Druid have to know gaelic?

Is it usually celtic blood in you as well?

What mad eyou decide to have Druidy as your path (or why are you considering it)?

What are the advantages to druidry? What are the disadvanages?


Any good movies about druidry or documentary type videos? I learn much better by videos and pictures, so may sites or books with pictures would help too. I see a picture and my mind connects.


I know there are Christian druids too, anyone on here one?


thanks

[odubhain]

What seperates Druidry from other branches of paganism?</quote>Druidry is separated from other forms of Paganism through traditions, philosophies, practices and outlook. It's different from most neoPaganism because it has a definite Pagan past and was a part of state religion and practice until about 1600 years ago. Parts of it survived up unril the 17th century in Ireland as an orgnized discipline.

Does a Druid have to know gaelic?A Druid doesn't have to know Gaelic but an understanding of Celtic languages does go a long way toward being able to connect to philosophies and practices of the past and present. These are some of the Celtic languages that still survive: Welsh, Cornish, Breton, Irish, Manx, Gaelic.


Is it usually celtic blood in you as well? No. It is Celtic spirit and family that counts more than blood.


What mad eyou decide to have Druidy as your path (or why are you considering it)?It is the path that most strongly calls to my spirit.

[quote]What are the advantages to druidry? What are the disadvanages?The advantages to Druidry are that it is a quest for truth and knowledge that takes one into the center of being and to the edges of the unknown. The disadvantages are that this work is difficult and takes a long time/a great deal of study/effort.



Any good movies about druidry or documentary type videos? I learn much better by videos and pictures, so may sites or books with pictures would help too. I see a picture and my mind connects.There are no good movies or good documentaries about Druids. The best way to see what Druids did or dois to be with Druids. This can be done in body, mind and/or spirit by almost anyone who truly wants to do so. There are books to study, tales to learn and practices to be performed.



I know there are Christian druids too, anyone on here one? There may be Druids who include some Christian practices and philosophies in their work but I seriously doubt that these Druids are Christians. It's difficult to walk on two pathways at the same time.

Searles

[Dave the Druid]

I think that sums it up fairly well. :thumbsup:

Additionally perhaps being solitary is a consideration.

[Ron]

I have nothing to argue against -- or add to -- what Searles said. Although I'm not half the scholar that others here are, I think that when I have nothing to argue about with someone else, it says a lot; knowing that I never stop aruging (Brit. term) .

:)


It's difficult to walk on two pathways at the same time. I adore the way that you said that. It will surely have to go into my collection of "beautiful quotes", properly sourced, of course. (I RHYME!!! Source of course; of course a horse!) :veryweird (Now we see why I believe that everyone has ADD.)

[Aislin]

True, very true, Odubhain.

I chose Druidry not only because it's in my blood, but because it focuses on learning, growth, and giving. I love having a faith that I can study, that I can learn something new about every day.

[Hærfest Leah]

Is there a difference between Druidry & Celtic Recon and if so what is the difference?

My husband may be interested in one of these paths.

[odubhain]

Is there a difference between Druidry & Celtic Recon and if so what is the difference?

My husband may be interested in one of these paths.The Druids were the learned of the Celts. The differences between Celtic Recon and Druidry should be in the level of wisdom/learning that occurs. Not every Celt was/is a Druid, while every Druid was/is a Celt. Your husband could start as a Celtic Recon and go on from there.

Searles

[Hærfest Leah]

The Druids were the learned of the Celts. The differences between Celtic Recon and Druidry should be in the level of wisdom/learning that occurs. Not every Celt was/is a Druid, while every Druid was/is a Celt. Your husband could start as a Celtic Recon and go on from there.

Searles

I see, a Druid is let's say a more advanced/ focused type of Celt.

Thanks

[odubhain]

I see, a Druid is let's say a more advanced/ focused type of Celt.

Thanks A Druid is a person who studies the why and what of all things within the framework of Celtic culture. They are advanced but not exclusively so.

Searles

[Hærfest Leah]

A Druid is a person who studies the why and what of all things within the framework of Celtic culture. They are advanced but not exclusively so.

Searles

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