I was asked ; what is a fluffy bunny , and since I have been accused so much of being mean, i will let a Lady explain it and will attach article link. So if the carrot fits - stick it !, no more excuses or apologies. Ah, the legend of the Fluffy Bunny. Many many moons ago, when the Internet was without form, and void, there was a magical place known as the chat room. And lo, that place became a haven of knowledge for many Seekers of the occult arts. They came from far and wide, from around the globe, both veterans of the many Pagan traditions, and those who had watched many episodes of Charmed and thought perhaps they too might cast a spell. It was here that the Fluffy Bunny was born. What is a Fluffbunny?: In general, “fluffy bunny,” or “fluffbunny,” is a derogatory term used to apply to members of the Pagan community who (1) insist that they know everything they need to know, (2) often makes blanket statements about what “real Pagans” do and don’t do, and (3) flat-out refuses to acknowledge that people who think differently from them can be Pagan too. Often these are people who are big fans of “love and light” and tend to condemn anyone who doesn’t follow the Wiccan Rede - never mind the fact that not everyone is Wiccan, and even those who are don’t always follow it. Sometimes it will be someone who insists that disagreement means people are intolerant, or “bullies.” It can also be a person who says that anyone who’s not all white light and goodness can’t possibly be a “true Pagan.” Does being a “newbie” make you a fluffy bunny? No, not at all. We were all newbies once, right? Likewise, being a follower of a positive, life-affirming and light-filled path doesn’t make you fluffy either - for many people, that “white light” path is the perfect spiritual journey. However, refusing to believe that anything other than your way is a valid one … well, that definitely could make you a candidate for fluffiness. How can you avoid being labeled as a fluffy bunny? Well, for starters, be willing and able to listen to new ideas. If someone has told you that a fact you’re stating is actually wrong, ask why. Ask for sources, scholarly evidence -- and if they can provide it, understand that it IS possible you’re wrong. Repeating and sharing incorrect information does all of us a disservice. Another way to avoid the fluffy label is to not mistake opinion for fact. There’s a big difference between “I follow the Rule of Three” and “Everyone is supposed to follow the Rule of Three.” Finally, understand that differing opinion does not mean a flame war - it simply means differing opinion. For instance, if you say, “I believe all gods are one,” and I reply with, “That’s very interesting. I’m a hard polytheist and I’ve always believed that each god is an individual entity,” then I am not fighting with you. I’m not hating on you or being intolerant or bullying you or being a meanie poo-poo-head. It means I see things differently. I also respect your right to believe something other than what I do - and I’d like you to show me the same courtesy in return. So, should you be upset if someone calls you fluffy? Probably. But it’s also important to look inside, and figure out why you were called that in the first place. Was the person who used the term just being a jerk (which is totally possible), or could you benefit from a bit of self-evaluation? paganwiccan.about/od/faq/p/Fluffbunny.htm
Posted on: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 11:21:54 +0000
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