Why do people claim to be pagan when they follow none of the old rituals?
The traditional meaning of pagan is from Latin paganus, meaning “country dweller, rustic”. It has been applied to any many religions outside the mainstream. The current usage in the US refers to any non-Christian or heathen. The self-described Pagans of today are modern people who revive nature-worshipping, pre-Christian religions, or other nature-based spiritual paths.
