One of the most sacred principles within Divine Mystic Paganism is the understanding that every person is on their own unique spiritual journey. No two people will ever connect to the divine in the exact same way and that’s not only okay, it’s beautiful. We must release the illusion that there is only one correct way to know a god, follow a path, or worship the divine.
For some, Ares might show up as a fiery protector, a warrior god who teaches boundaries and inner strength. For others, Ares might be a mirror for their rage, asking them to confront what they’ve buried. For others he may represent sacred passion, and for another, Ares might not show up at all, because their soul doesn’t need him right now. This diversity of experience doesn’t mean any of us are wrong. It means we are living truthfully, following the path that Spirit, Source, or the Divine has laid out uniquely for us.
People are allowed to be devout and strict in their practice, just as others are allowed to be casual, lighthearted, or even skeptical in theirs. That freedom is sacred. The freedom to explore, to question, to change your mind, to deepen your faith, or walk away from it entirely, must be respected. No one owes the world a spiritual label. No one owes a god their allegiance. Each of us gets to choose how we show up in our beliefs.
This includes those who identify as atheists, agnostics, atheist witches, agnostic witches, pagan Christians, Christian witches, or spiritual skeptics. A lack of belief in gods does not mean a lack of wisdom, power, or spiritual depth. Many people connect to energy, nature, archetypes, or intention without needing to believe in divine beings at all. And that, too, is valid. Every person’s spiritual or philosophical framework deserves respect, whether it is grounded in theism, mysticism, or pure humanism.
But with that freedom comes a sacred boundary: we may not harm others in the name of belief. Your religion or spiritual path is never a valid excuse to abuse, control, or oppress. It is a society’s responsibility to create laws that protect the vulnerable, even when someone claims their harmful behavior is “part of their religion.” Protection of life, liberty, and emotional well-being must always come first. That includes protecting people from harming themselves by denying their basic needs, such as food, medical care, or shelter, in the name of belief.
As a collective, we must strive for a system that supports healing, not hiding. Just as we were taught to push down emotions until they rot us from the inside out, we’ve also been taught to lock people away and throw away the key. That model isn’t justice, it’s avoidance. We cannot claim to be a just society while punishing people for their pain instead of helping them heal it. Whether someone is suffering emotionally, mentally, or spiritually, they deserve the opportunity to be met with compassion and the tools to become whole again.
In Divine Mystic Paganism, we do not shy away from complexity. We believe in nuance. We believe in choice. And we believe in healing, not just for ourselves, but for the systems and souls around us. Respect others. Respect their gods or their lack of gods. Respect their silence. Respect their practice. And above all, respect their right to grow and change.
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