Can I be Pagan simply by calling myself 'Pagan?' I mean, there is no strict definition of Paganism, except that it is any non-Abrahamic religion - a rather loose definition if you ask me.
What attracts me to Paganism is my love of the pre-Christian religions of the Celts and Norse. I absolutely love the mythologies and deities of these religions, specifically Odin, Thor, Frejya for the Norse, and Cernunnos and the Morrighan for the Celts.
I'm not as interested in ritual and magick/spellcraft, though I do acknowledge the changing of the seasons and the lunar cycles etc, by at least glancing at the skies and taking a moment to appreciate the beauty of Nature.
I love the lack of dogma which most traditions of Paganism seem to have, and respect a mixture of different Pagan paths. I, however, prefer not to commit myself fully to one path, and instead refer to myself just as a Pagan. I suppose you could say that I am Eclectic.
I also love Nature, I love to walk among the trees and feel my connection to the earth.
So what I'm getting at is this: Since there is no proper definition of Paganism, is it a label that anyone can claim? I do feel Pagan in my heart, I just wish to hear people's opinions on this.
Can I be Pagan simply by calling myself 'Pagan', without any responsibilities or dogma except those which I choose?