I'm definitely an atheist. I love nature and hold nature above humans in general (I don't worship nature, just revere the processes found in Natural Science). Therefore, does that make me Pagan atheist? Who woulda thunk it?

Paganism, I have found, is the most validating of all Spiritual/Energetic/Scientific practice. One can see fast results and get a sense of being connected to all things, which is very calming and comforting - moreso than a regular 'religion/religious practice'. I look at all of it from a scientific standpoint, when one feels connected, one may wish for things, and have them come true. It takes some time though and we must be patient for the outcomes to manifest in the physical realm. I know that some people would dismiss this idea as simply achieving goals scribbled upon a piece of paper, or tasks completed, but if one is really paying attention, we are creating those outcomes on our own, with our own thoughts, and the belief that we can create those outcomes. THAT is the essence of magic. The more we come to trust our own god-like innate nature as a creator/co-creator, then the faster that those outcomes may be perceived, and achieved. One may believe that they can create a storm, though it may take some time, weeks even, but with practice and steadfast belief, that storm would manifest within moments, instead of days, or weeks. This is real, and I have done it. But, within every new challenge practice is necessary to become a master of it. I feel that all religions exist as a very archaic attempt towards magic, and becoming a creator within ones own life. But, I believe the Mages over the centuries are made to look/appear like metaphors, myths, and lies, or children's stories, so that the masses will not dare to create upon their own; like keeping women from the office of the CEO/other, killing Witches, and not allowing them to drive in some countries. Women are more naturally inclined to tapping into the creator 'feelings' that are necessary in achieving magical outcomes, but Men are no slouches either, if they have the predilection, or desire to do so. In possible fact too, the Mage/Magician named Jesus could have been killed by the religious 'right' of the day, because he was empowering others to do magic as well. Christianity was created hundreds of years later by a Roman Emperor name Constantin, so that he could literally control the whole world (Roman Empire) and had very little or nothing to do with a guy doing magic that he learned in India, and Tibet. The Mage was popular, and effective, as well as had a lot of followers, so why not try to invent, and capitalize on building a 'religion' around him. Oh, and kill millions who will not conform to that story. All political religions kill non-believers off to gain control, so religion in of itself is not a proper venue to create magic, just a means to control the masses with the guise of creating magic. All effective Mages are mostly hiding and no one knows who or what they are - they are not on a stage trying to control others. All heroes who empower others are a threat to the powers that be.... even Merlin, the great Mage was supposedly destroyed by his darker enemy and counterpart due to jealousy and envy. These are just some musings that I have had over the years....

Ever heard of Pagan Theosophy?

Hey, whatever floats somebody's boat, ya know? As long as they aren't hurting anybody else, I don't have a problem with it

You can enjoy the traditions and rituals of paganism without believing the gods are necessarily gods or possessing any supernatural attributes. You can enjoy calling upon a deity even if you don't truly believe they will answer.

Humans love rituals, or we wouldn't have so many, and fight so much about which are the most valid. I prefer to believe in possibility, but I don't believe in any specific traditions, so when I encounter pagan rituals, I embrace them and participate to the best of my ability. Be Joyous! and Blessed Be.