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Are Most Pagans In Hiding?

I was just wondering if most pagans are afraid to actively share their beliefs and why? A lot of the messages here are not answered.

Hiding Pagans Are

I think the main reason is that Paganism is so Diverse.
There is no book of statutes or rules, no leader to tell us how to think.
There is still massive prejudice against Pagan beliefs, so great that "out" pagans are rarely the true believers.
I consider myself a Pagan but not to the degree of a few true Sages I have met.
Also mis-conception by others is our biggest hurdle, Hollywood is our bane, true enquirers need much perseverance to reach the true wisdom.

Are Most Pagans In Hiding? Paranormal & Mystics Dreams Studies

Then it would be good to have you share more of paganism to dispell the myths and help those looking to make a transition but afraid to do so.

Hiding Pagans Are

The word "Pagan" just means "Country Folk" so it can refer to anyone that has a diverse belief system, the unconverted if you like. It doesn't have to be an ancient belief, it can be as free as you like.
You can take a book off a shelf and follow a DIY Pagan system or you can join like minded people and share thoughts and dreams together.
You don't have to follow a Pagan Calender strictly, you don't have to perform complex rituals and you don't have to cast any spells.
Also you don't have to give yourself any label, you can be open and totally eclectic.
Paganism doesn't exclude you from other religions either, I know Pagan Christians, Pagan Buddhists and Pagan Quakers.
It can be very liberating but be careful. it does have its zealots and you can be mislead.

Blessed be, if you walk a true path, you have nothing to fear.

Hiding Pagans Are

How can that be if Christians consider pagans to be of the devil? Maybe some pagans just feel they are Christian an accept it easily because they do not talk about their other beliefs.

Are Most Pagans In Hiding?

The best example I can give is my Wedding ceremony.
It was a Pagan Ritual.
Everyone there knew this, including the Minister, who was an Anglican Priest of The Curch of England.
She is not a Pagan, but our friend. She knows we don't believe in the Christian Devil Archetype. The service was taken from an ancient Celtic Pagan/Christian text. I'm not trying to confuse you, this was taken from a time where belief systems were merging and not so black and white.
We lit candles, exchanged rings and jumped over a bessel.
We shared our blessing with everyone by sharing bread and wine.
Our alter had a cross and representations of all the elements of nature.
We are joined in Spirit and Word, both Pagan and Christian, just like our ancestors from the time of the saints.

Are Pagans Hiding

Now that sounds like a most colorful way to be married. Were you also dressed in the traditional celtic attire? If you took photographs I will like to see them sometime.