I understand the thought behind that day and embrace it. When I came "out" about being Pagan, I just did it. It was December 31, 2011 that I did my first ritual and dedicated my life to Paganism.
After I did it, I posted it on facebook, tweeted it, and blogged it. Corny? Maybe but the majority of my friends read one, two, or all of the above. :) Did I have any comments? A few, nothing negative (at least to my face). Behind my back? Quite possibly as I do have some friends that are strongly Christian and Bible bound.
I don't hold it against them so why should they hold it against me? Either way, I just did it and figured they could either embrace me, hate me and no longer be my friend, or let it have not affect on our relationship at all.
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Now due to my very limited family (my hubs), it was fairly easy for me. If my father had been alive, he would be furious but eventually get over it. I understand the fear of coming out though and hope that those who do, are actually happy they have done so.I understand family is very important, yet, in my eyes I am more important. My happiness is more important that what anyone, including my family thinks of me. I have yet one life to live and I'm going to live it! Or so I always thought ;) I still believe I have one life to live in this body yet, I will live on forever. ;)
Anyway, the need to hide regardless of your faith or sexual preference is very dominant in our world. There are those who say Pagans and Atheists are shameful... bla bla SNORE bitches! There are those that say homosexuals are sinful and God did not make them that way. I call BULLSHIT! When I was Christian, we were taught God made us in his image. If that is so, is not the Christian God both into men and women?
That could be another good blog post yet I try not to dwell in my past Christianity life.
To those who came "out" today, welcome my brother and sister to Paganism. My your path be most enjoyable and fulfilling. To those who are still in hiding, for whatever reason, I hope some day you can find the strength and the will to come "out" and be true to yourself.
So, did anyone come "out" today?