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September 2020

September 27, 2020

The Myth of Patriarchy is Unnatural (but it’s also strong)

Facts can’t beat myths – people deny inconvenient facts, truth be damned. Rational explanations can’t...

September 23, 2020

Embrace the Art of the Possible, not Accelerationism

If you think four more years of Trump will finally bring the kind of cataclysmic...

September 19, 2020

Ruth Bader Ginsburg: We Will Fight On

We didn’t just respect Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s legal work, we loved her intellect, her determination,...

September 17, 2020

Two Online Rituals for the Fall Equinox

If you’re looking for something to do for the Fall Equinox – or if you...

September 15, 2020

The Need For Divisions Within The Pagan Movement

While I believe in cooperating where we have common cause, I’m even more interested in...

September 13, 2020

Why You Should Care About Theological Debates

Public advocacy for a religious belief is an invitation to a debate. You can express...

September 10, 2020

To The Pagans Who Think I’m Wasting My Time

I understand that some Pagans are ambivalent – at most – about the Gods. That’s...

September 08, 2020

Why It’s So Hard To Work Magic Right Now

There are times when magic is a lot of fun. But this isn’t one of...

September 06, 2020

Confusing Cultural Norms With Eternal Truths

Every religion must have its non-negotiables, the things that make it unique and thus give...

September 03, 2020

Rage

We feel what we feel, and if what we feel is rage, then we’re enraged....

September 01, 2020

When Natural Places are Disrupted

More answers to questions: disruption of natural places, skills for Tower Time, Druid resources for...

August 2020

August 30, 2020

Validating UPG, Augury, and Offering Blood

Answers to questions around polytheist beliefs and practices: validating UPG, finding appropriate offerings for deities,...

August 27, 2020

The Pagan Benefits of Mainstream Studies

When I look at the most influential books on my shelf, I see science books...

August 25, 2020

Sunday Morning in a Park at Dawn

This past Sunday I got up well before dawn and went for a long walk...

August 23, 2020

Inspiration, Imagination, and Experience – A Call For Discernment

Basing your religious and spiritual beliefs on works of fiction is rarely a good idea....

August 20, 2020

9 Things You Can Do To End Fundamentalism

Christian fundamentalism in the United States is dying, and a decisive victory over Donald Trump...

August 18, 2020

Folklore, Fiction, Scripture, and Myth: Know the Differences!

Folklore, fiction, scripture, and myth. All of them can be helpful in building a strong...

August 16, 2020

Is There Forgiveness in Paganism?

Forgiveness is a major concept in Christianity. It’s not a very big deal in Paganism....

August 13, 2020

We Are Immortal

The big questions of life are not idle speculations. They’re a response to the realities...

August 11, 2020

Trump is Fundamentalism’s Battle of the Bulge

History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes – and history is rhyming right now....

August 09, 2020

What Makes a Sacred Place Sacred?

We intuitively understand that some places are sacred. They’re special, they’re powerful, and you’re more...

August 06, 2020

Yearning for the Presence of Our Gods

For many of us, the Gods and spirits who have been strong presences in our...

August 04, 2020

Don’t Abandon Your Dreams: No Small Goals

Do what you have to do to get by. But don’t abandon your dreams. Don’t...

August 02, 2020

The Darkness is Returning – And That’s a Good Thing

I don’t know when I’ll be able to eat in a restaurant or see a...

July 2020

July 30, 2020

Denton CUUPS Online Lughnasadh Ritual: August 1

Denton CUUPS Online Lughnasadh Ritual will be Saturday, August 1 at 8:00 PM CDT on...

July 28, 2020

Memories of Hagia Sophia in Better Times

When any religion claims ownership of a World Heritage Site that is significant to many...

July 26, 2020

I Like It Here – Why Do I Have To Leave?

We often struggle to find our path and our place. But once we do, we...

July 23, 2020

In the Doldrums… But the Wind is Beginning to Stir

Have things gone quiet for you? Have certain Gods and spirits become conspicuous by Their...

July 21, 2020

Is There Such A Thing As Evil? One Pagan’s Perspective

Much of our talk about evil is intended to comfort ourselves: to distance ourselves from...

July 19, 2020

Why I Can’t Be A Know-Nothing Druid

Jason Mankey says he’s a know-nothing witch. While I completely agree that accepting the limitations...

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