Acceptance

There has been a discussion of some sorts about why pagans feel the need for acceptance. .  Its in our genetic make up because as human beings, we require socialization and contact with others.  If we do not receive this, then we seek it out elsewhere.  This is how cliques form, bullies get their entourage and cults are formed.  We go where we can feel that we are enclosed in this little capsule of “acceptance”.  We seek out those who are similar in values, clothes, paths, etc. This is to give us a feeling of value of self-worth.  It’s ingrained in us in our upbringing that we should seek out playmates, friends etc that are similar in our values we are raised with us, our cultural upbringing, religious faiths.  And so we do.  Some of us do not feel that we have to have that closeness in our lives, yet we do still seek out others who accept us for who we are.  It’s important to note that pagans are not the only ones who require this acceptance…in truth because we are considered a “minority” faith, then yes, we do tend to seek other pagans out..but then again, so do other faiths.  Hassidic Jews do not socialize with others outside their faith, others are taught to not marry outside their faith, others still in India marry within their caste or class..All humans need love and appreciation, acceptance if you will, so when one thinks that others seem to be willing to put up with carp from others, you may be right..but its their way of obtaining what they seek in their emotional life.