This is my deal: I don't know what a pantheon is, and I have no interest in knowing. Post #11 by wolf made my eyes glaze over (no offense). To me, if I wanted to learn special rituals and phrases, I'd just join a Catholic Church. There is no difference to me between the desire to be identified as a "Wiccan" or a "Pagan" or a "Southern Baptist" or a whatever. It all seems contrived and overly specific, and I don't think that's where it's at, for me. I don't want to get bogged down in the mechanics of it all, and lose the point. There is a baseline of core beliefs that I hold true, and beyond that, I would just feel like I was playing make-believe Church. Different strokes for different folks, you know. I think it's great when people find something that works for them, and as long as it isn't harmful to others, go for it. I'm right there with you, in spirit. I just feel awkward using the lingo.