Phobia: An extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something.
As defined by Google when "define phobia" was entered in the search bar.
Dictionary.com also states it as a fear of something.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/phobia
But you're right, the strict discussion of labels was askew and only tangent of the posed question.
So I would say that my beliefs come from my own generation, as that is the generation I am from. I can't be anything that came before me, for what was before is dead.
With time, everything changes, so it is impossible for anyone to be "traditional" in the truest sense of the word, because the acts we do, and things we hold to are always having things added to them or taken away from them.
So, it would suffice to say that my beliefs are formed by a gray blob of things that just are, as I found them.
As Maelstrom said, I think it would be suitable to call my beliefs somewhat of a 'grey matter.'
I take aspects from a variety of traditions, religions, etc. And then I use them to form my own. I wouldn't say I had a particular 'tradition' at all.
However, as said by somebody previously, I take science into account as well as parts of religion and magic. I merge them together; thus if anything, I would say I was a little more contemporary- but not lacking in more older traditional values.
As for labels, I very much agree with you, Amity. Labels can be extremely useful in the purpose of categorizing and organization, but yes, there are a time and place for them. Some labels may be a little out of context, but I still think in labeling something, newcomers especially will find the concept of what is being labeled much easier to comprehend. Maybe as they progress, the cons of labels should be explained.
I would say my view on magick it is a tool, that can help others or harm others and is not for the Simple Minded.
Generation? What are the "modern"
and the "traditional" generations?
I do not know what generation my beliefs and my views are from. I believe some magick can be done, some magick cannot be done, so Person, what are the generational general beliefs and views?
I would say that many of my beliefs come from older generations, as I was taught by older practitioners. I cannot say that for all of my beliefs though :)
