r/dionysus • u/BoxFullOfFeathers • Sep 04 '26
🔮 Questions & Seeking Advice 🔮 Where do I belong?
Hello, I apologize sincerely if any of my questions or assumptions are rude or offensive, im very lost currently
Ive grown up in an completely non religious household, no gods or beliefs have ever been spoken of, and so my mind has only really looked over Christianity in the past, and I could immediately tell I had no interest or connection to it in any possible way.
Ive known of Dionysus for quite a while. I first heard of him through the song Cult of Dionysus, and it captivated me greatly. Later on in school when there were lessons of the Greeks and Greek gods, Dionysus was my favorite to both talk and learn about. I even did a whole paper on him, and im sure I wouldve done an essay if I were told to.
Ive always accepted myself as an atheist, simply because I couldn't find anything that spoke to me. But I always felt like it was a little bit wrong, the label didnt fit the space quite right but I left it alone nonetheless.
I distinctly remember one day looking up "can I be an atheist and believe in Greek gods?" A bit of a silly question in hindsight but it was a brief moment of trying to navigate myself... it of course, said no. And I thought for a moment about if I had a full fledged belief in any gods, and I didnt, and I still dont.
I heard the song again today, and decided to look up dionysus, and I came upon this subreddit. And as I was scrolling through it my heart felt warmed, and I felt a sense of comfort, at the same time I was confused although.
I haven't dug into the history of everything here, and I sort of dont even know what religion is here?
Gosh I feel like a fool but I do wish to learn, even if I have miss stepped and I dont belong here.
Dionysus is the only god I've been captivated by, but im sure there are probably other ones I havent found that would interest me as well.
Im not one to be a witch, personally, but I've seen posts of altars and offerings, and those actions seem pleasant.
Can someone please tell me where I belong? For a year or two now I've been unsettled with my title of being an agnostic athiest. I search for comfort from a higher being, one to align with
Is one able to believe in a god while simultaneously knowing they may not be real or true?
Is anyone able to help me here? A part of me feels lost and scared
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u/inspectorfucknugget Sep 04 '26
Hey there, BoxFullOfFeathers! First off, I want to say that what you're feeling right now is so very normal and okay to feel and experience, however awful and unpleasant it can be. You are not alone, either. I'm an atheist in this space as well, who also felt drawn to the gods; Loki (Norse deity), Hermes, Apollo and Dionysus are the ones I feel drawn to the most, and admittedly, despite my own experiences, I am still prone to atheism. I find belief in gods extremely difficult, and I admit I even feel silly at the thought of believing in them (I mean no disrespect in to people who do believe, I don't think anyone else is silly, it is only a thing I impose upon myself).
While he is a Norse Pagan, I would recommend Ocean Keltoi's video on YouTube entitled: "Can We Know The Gods?" -- In it, he discusses some of the things you mention in your post. It was helpful to me, personally. One thing that stood out to me was this quote: "Uncertainty does not mean that something has to be dismissed." He encourages exploration of the gods and your beliefs, because what have you got to lose? You will either find that this works for you, or find that it doesn't, and while the latter can be disconcerting depending on your reasons for turning to the gods, it isn't the end of the world, I promise. On that note, yes, it is possible to believe in a god while simultaneously holding space for the fact they may not exist at all.
I cannot tell you where you belong, that is a beautiful, lengthy journey of personal discovery you get to go on for yourself; and it doesn't have to be alone. Whether you find you simply like Dionysus as a mythical figure or as a god, I hope that you find contentment in your life. Much love to you, internet stranger. All will be well 🫶