u/Expungednd

This is unedited, btw, they changed the name of the attack for western release.

I mean all of these questions respectfully and I do not mean to antagonize any aspect of your religion. I am not a believer of any faith, and my personal beliefs coincide more with an unknowable and impersonal divine presence in every aspect of the universe. I just want to understand what are the standards for the modern practices compared to the ancient ones.

1. Do you still practice "magic", intended as amulets, written blessings and curses with specific formulas and rituals to favor an outcome? I know there is a huge (if not complete) overlap with magical and religious practices, and even subsequent religions inherited or stole ancient magic and just don't call it magic (*cough* christians *cough*)

2. Do you believe in Gods roaming Earth in human form, or individuals being possessed by Gods? I ask this because, for me, this is the most compelling aspect of ancient myths and religions in general: the presence of a sacred dimension that overlaps ours and influences not just nature, but us and the individuals we meet during our lifetime.

3. A large part of religion is community with other believers. Obviously, if you believe in Hellenism, you are not really choosing to do so, but for the ones who are not close to a Temple or other practitioners, how do you cope with the distance? Do you attend to festivals (apologies if this isn't the correct term for your religious holidays) or other gatherings across your country when you are able to?

4. How do you confront your beliefs with science, especially the Golden Age compared to the theory of evolution and natural sciences? In general, what is the relationship between the sacred and the mundane?

Thank you for your time if you decide to answer my questions.