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Is there advice in there somewhere or just bible bashing?

I don't think that you're contradicting yourself by being a christian and believing in fairies. Like others have said, as long as you arent worshipping them its not really a big deal. Being inspired by or having respect for something isnt the full extent of worshipping as far as religion goes in my opinion. And there are many things that the bible does not mention or mentions very briefly *giants, angels, etc*. I've always thought that the reason for that is that this type of information is not considered revelant to the purpose of the bible, which is to provide a moral compass. I mean, basically all religions exist so that people can "do good, avoid evil". The important difference between them has always been how they define good and evil. I mean have you ever wondered why there's 5 different christian churches in a 2 block radius? Interpretation.
Religion is definitely not a rational type thing. Either its presence or lack thereof is often the heart and soul of a person. I do think that the world would be a better place though if people stopped killing each other arguing about it and realize that we have free will for a reason.

If I might venture something here....
If the main conflict is with having any other Gods before Himself let me offer this: I did not immediately find any reference to the Fae as 'gods' or to anything resembling 'idols' being set up to them. Of course, opinion enters into this, as in, when does something become 'idolized.'

There is a quiet line of thought in paganism, I've heard it in the Norse, to be specific, that supposes that, before they were Gods, they were men of Legend, and, before they were men of Legend, they were Heroes. The heroes were real people whose deeds have lived on. This doesn't have direct bearing on the original question of fairies (more to some of the subsequent conversation) but most of the ancient spiritualities I can think of have some sort of 'local' spirits (like fairies) as part of them.

Can the Christian Holy Spirit feel like a group of entities, like a group of fairies? Just asking. I tried Christianity for about 10 months, 25 years ago, and just couldn't bring myself to believe so I've let the paganism grow into what I am today. I have to ask these silly questions, as a result, because I lack the underlying faith.

I do not understand why you think calling men "immature" is less sexist than a man being the "head of women". Have you not considered the fact that some women actually -want- their husbands to be the head of the household? Who are you to say that this decision is "wrong"?

Well, if that's waht they want, i guess that's THEIR choice.... but it's not for me. My hubby and I prefer to work together and make decisions mutually.

I see no reason why believing in fairies should contradict Christianity, though I have a hard time with it from a logical standpoint. confused

Also, as for the male head of the household bit, if you look at *all* of what's in the Bible, while it does tend to lean towards the males-in-charge side, it makes provisions as well for how husbands should act towards their wives. An alternate way to look at this is: don't marry someone you couldn't trust to make decisions for you (I believe in doing things together too, I'm just saying in theory).

In my opinion, God left us many mysteries. He did not name all of the species He created, nor did He tell us about microbes, the atom, or genetic codes.

Nothing is outside the realm of possibility. It could be what we know as faeries are another reclusive life form or spirit that was first encountered by pagans.

Don't let anyone impugn you for your views and beliefs. Remember, God gave you that brain and that heart. If you wish to honor Him, use it to what you believe is correct.