International Federation of Polytheistic Faiths

The International Federation of Polytheistic Faiths or IFPF is a Zahavan based organization with the stated purpose of providing a forum where members of polytheistic faiths may come together to cooperate in efforts to address issues facing their respective followers, lobby for legal recognition and protections for followers of polytheistic faiths abroad as well as providing information and dispelling of rumors and misconceptions non followers may have towards polytheistic faiths.

Beliefs of the International Federation of Polytheistic Faiths

 * There are higher powers than man, while different sects of polytheism call these higher powers or divine beings many names it is possible they are in fact the same beings simply called different names from varying cultures, equally it is possible there are a vast multitude of different divine beings existing on their own individual planes but all having the ability to effect the realm of man and the world


 * All persons should be able to choose their own path, so long as it does not harm another person


 * Nature, and the planet as a whole are a gift from the divines to mankind and should thus be venerated, protected, and maintained by man

Mission of the International Federation of Polytheistic Faiths

 * Provide information to those seeking to learn about the many polytheistic faiths around the world
 * Correct misconceptions about the Polytheistic faiths
 * Lobby for legal protections, representation and inclusion for followers of polytheistic faiths around the world
 * Provide a forum where members, or leaders of the various polytheistic faiths can gather to discuss issues facing their followers, and develop solutions to these problems
 * Promote cooperation between the various polytheistic faiths around the world
 * Serve as a voice of representation of polytheistic followers to governments around the world

Membership
Representatives of the following faiths make up, or have made up membership of the IFPF:


 * Zahavan Polytheism
 * Velyk Polytheism
 * Sowani, which came with great controversy as it is not strictly monotheistic or polytheistic
 * Beshtian Polytheism

Publications
The Polytheist Experience-A quarterly publication containing information on various faiths, their history, and information on their religious practices, this includes sections debunking rumors and myths about practices. Also contains book and movie reviews, discussions on modern Polytheistic philosophy, reader submissions, personal interpretations of Polytheism, and highlights issues facing members of the Polytheistic communities around the world