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Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.
A Love Song for Juneau
Last updated on: July 7, 2015 at 8:43 am By Niki Whiting
[Modified from a post on June 1, 2012] I haven’t lived in Juneau, Alaska, for over a decade. I’ve spent little more than a handful of weeks at a time there. Home for me these days is Olympia, Washington. [I am winding up my time from my most recent trip home – the first one in three years.] For those that know me in person forgetting that I’m from Alaska is impossible. It is a part of my identity on... Read more
2015-07-03T07:36:15-08:00
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One True Thing
Last updated on: July 3, 2015 at 7:36 am By Niki Whiting
Remember that one time that one god walked through my living room? Or the dream I had just last week about the work that other devotees are doing, things I shouldn’t know? Or that consistent, still, small voice that whispers to me when I am still and quiet. The gods are real. Read more
2015-06-25T18:05:00-08:00
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Living Saraswati
Last updated on: June 25, 2015 at 6:05 pm By Niki Whiting
[Written on Oct. 11, 2013] Today begins the final three days of Navratri, in which Saraswati, goddess of language, knowledge and sound, is honored. I have an affinity with Her, as I have spent much of my life in pursuit of education and knowledge, as well as honing my singing skills. Saraswati is comparable to the Greek goddess Athena in many ways. Both are independent; Saraswati, unlike most of the other Hindu goddesses, is not the consort of any male... Read more
2015-06-25T17:50:55-08:00
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What Do You Mean by “Scary”?
Last updated on: June 25, 2015 at 5:50 pm By Niki Whiting
Witchcraft should be scary. Read more
2015-06-25T17:41:32-08:00
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Why I Am Not a Christian
Last updated on: June 25, 2015 at 5:41 pm By Niki Whiting
Niki is on vacation. Why isn't she a Christian? She write about it all the time.... Read more
2015-06-20T09:14:45-08:00
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Broken Gods: A Book Review
Last updated on: June 20, 2015 at 9:14 am By Niki Whiting
A review of a Christian self-help book, Broken Gods. It talks about theosis! Read more
2015-06-18T09:08:00-08:00
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What We’re Reading
Last updated on: June 18, 2015 at 9:08 am By Niki Whiting
What Niki is reading right now. Read more
2015-06-10T12:52:16-08:00
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We Were Born Wild
Last updated on: June 10, 2015 at 12:52 pm By Niki Whiting
In a world that feels domesticated, how can we tap into our wild nature? Read more
2015-06-04T17:23:44-08:00
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On Turning 40
Last updated on: June 4, 2015 at 5:23 pm By Niki Whiting
I turn 40 - and look back at the last decade of my life. Read more
2015-06-03T15:31:07-08:00
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God is Not Either/Or, God/dess is Both/And
Last updated on: June 3, 2015 at 3:31 pm By Niki Whiting
Using excerpt's from an unpublished paper analyzing ideas of Mary's proposed co-redemption, Niki tackles the idea that "God" is male. Read more
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