Some Pagan systems and religions - Most American Pagans practice a blend of different traditions, the most popular of which are Celtic, Greco-Roman, Native American, ancient Egyptian, and Norse.

1. Asatru: Norse Pagan religion celebrating the principles of courage, truth, honor, fidelity, discipline, hospitality, industriousness, self-reliance, and perseverance.
2. Church of All Worlds: Promotes celebration and honoring of all life and the planet as a living, divine organism: Gaea. Combination of worldwide Goddess traditions.
3. Discordianism: Honors the Chaos principle and the humor of chance.
4. Druidism: Many varieties of Druidism are practiced, with varying emphasis on scholarly research into the original Druids, who were the priest/ess and judicial class of the ancient Celts.
5. Egyptian: Draws on the four thousand years of complex spiritual and magical systems of pharaonic Egypt.
6. Kabbalah: Jewish mystical and magical system developed since the Middle Ages. The most influential magical system in the development of the Western magical tradition.
7. Magic (sometimes spelled "magick"): Most Pagan religions practice some form of magic, which can be defined as getting results through the application of will. Magic falls into two very general categories; "practical" or "folk" magic pertains to everyday life and is performed with common implements like stones or candles, while "high" or "ceremonial" magic often requires rigorous training, utilizes ancient languages, and concerns the mystical development of the self to its greatest potential.
8. Shamanism: Practiced by Native peoples worldwide. Shamanic techniques such as drumming are used in many different Pagan systems. In traditional societies, shamans travel to the spirit realm to gain information pertaining to the community's needs, such as healing or spiritual growth.
9. Witchcraft: Also known as Wicca or simply the Craft. Honoring of Goddess and God (some traditions honor the Goddess alone), use of magic, and healing, all within the context of "If it harm none, do what you will." Pagan Witchcraft has nothing to do with and is antithetical to Satanism.

Because Paganism stresses the importance of individuality, there are few, if any, widespread customs - there are no dietary requirements, or any prohibitions within the Pagan philosophy.    Those who follow a vegan/vegetarian diet, or who abstain from alcohol, tobacco, etc., do so out of choice, not tenets of faith.

There are no penances, or any other form of religious punishments, there are no laws of blasphemy and conflict between individuals remains the responsiblity and concern of those who are involved.    There is no "confession" or other absolution to devolve responsibility to another person, or to God/dess.    Paganism does not legislate where matters of morality and ethics are concerned - it is up to each individual to be responsible for their own viewpoints and decisions.    Paganism is a spiritual way of life which perceives the universe, both seen and unseen, as a sacred place.    While there is no written sacred text central to Paganism, there is nevertheless a strong ethical code of behaviour which is upheld by all groups.    This includes respecting the rights of every living soul, whether human, animal, plant or rock; being aware of cause and effect in every action, word or thought; the protection, care and education of the young; the encouragement of the creative imagination and practical human resourcefulness; the practical necessity for spiritual self-determination.

Despite unfavourable media attention and misreporting, Pagans, like all other individuals, are protected under the International Bill of Human Rights, which upholds the right to choose or change one's mode of worship.    People can choose to become Pagan or are born into Pagan families - there is no coercion.    Paganism has had to contend with severe opposition and contrary propaganda.    The same mentality that sent Jews, both pious and secular, Gypsies, and the disabled and mentally ill to the gas chambers in the Second World War, still surfaces in some people when they consider Pagans.

More people are generally conscious of the need for personal responsibility to the environment.    The Pagan Path is very close to the soul of Humanity, it is a natural belief which sees human beings as they are, and the world as it is, and doesn't seek to push either into preconceived molds.    It sees the richness and mystery of nature and opens a way to the understanding of it.