Common Beliefs in ADF

Common Beliefs in ADF(1)

Most people within ADF share the following beliefs.

We believe that divinity is both within and all around us, immanent and transcendent. We believe that it is most important to pay attention to the divinity within ourselves at this time in history.

We believe in a multiplicity of Gods and Goddesses, equal in power and status, as well as in a host of lesser beings, known by names such as Nature Spirits, Fairy Folk, and Ancestors.

We believe it is necessary to honor and respect the Earth Mother as the living being she is. Most members of ADF believe in the "Gaia hypothesis." We also hold ecological awareness and activism to be included in our sacred duties.

We believe that ethics and morality should be based on love, joy, self-esteem, mutual respect, the avoidance of actual harm to ourselves and to others, and to the increase of public benefit.

We believe that humans were meant to lead lives filled with joy, love, pleasure, beauty and humor.

We believe that with proper training we are able to perform most of the magic and miracles we are ever likely to need.

We believe in the importance of celebrating the solar, lunar, and other cycles in our lives.

Most of us believe in reincarnation, with a time of resting and learning in-between incarnations.

We believe that members of society must give back to society through community service.

As part of our Dedicant program, the first step in our Study Program, we've developed a list of nine virtues that we have students explain in terms of their own lives.

The ways of the providers, third function, are industry, sensuality, & hospitality.

The ways of the warriors, second function, are courage, strength, & honor.

And finally, the ways of the wise, first function, are memory, reason, & vision. I'll explain a little more about what I mean by functions in a few minutes.

(1) Taken from the pamphlet "What Do Neo-Pagan Druids Believe." Copyright ADF.

Common Beliefs in ADF(1) Most people within ADF share the following beliefs. We believe that divinity is both within and all around us, immanent and transcendent. We believe that it is most important to pay attention to the divinity within ourselves at this time in history. We believe in a multiplicity of Gods and Goddesses, equal in power and status, as well as in a host of lesser beings, known by names such as Nature Spirits, Fairy Folk, and Ancestors. We believe it is necessary to honor and respect the Earth Mother as the living being she is. Most members of ADF believe in the "Gaia hypothesis." We also hold ecological awareness and activism to be included in our sacred duties. We believe that ethics and morality should be based on love, joy, self-esteem, mutual respect, the avoidance of actual harm to ourselves and to others, and to the increase of public benefit. We believe that humans were meant to lead lives filled with joy, love, pleasure, beauty and humor. We believe that with proper training we are able to perform most of the magic and miracles we are ever likely to need. We believe in the importance of celebrating the solar, lunar, and other cycles in our lives. Most of us believe in reincarnation, with a time of resting and learning in-between incarnations. We believe that members of society must give back to society through community service. As part of our Dedicant program, the first step in our Study Program, we've developed a list of nine virtues that we have students explain in terms of their own lives. The ways of the providers, third function, are industry, sensuality, & hospitality. The ways of the warriors, second function, are courage, strength, & honor. And finally, the ways of the wise, first function, are memory, reason, & vision. I'll explain a little more about what I mean by functions in a few minutes. (1) Taken from the pamphlet "What Do Neo-Pagan Druids Believe." Copyright ADF.