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December 2020

December 17, 2020

The Evolution of My Pagan Ritual Liturgy

Good liturgy should be a living thing. This is how my Pagan ritual liturgy has...

December 15, 2020

9 Observations on the Gods – Polytheism as I Practice It

What do we know about the Gods, and how should we respond to Them?

December 13, 2020

Under the Ancient Oaks Online Winter Solstice Ritual: December 18

The Under the Ancient Oaks Online Winter Solstice Ritual will be Friday, December 18 at...

December 08, 2020

The Role of Belief in an Orthopraxic Religion

Paganism is orthopraxic and not orthodoxic – it’s more important to do the right things...

December 03, 2020

Building an Orthopraxic Religion

There is a place for belief, but that place is not at the center of...

November 2020

November 29, 2020

Paganism as a Religion of Relationships

For most people throughout history, religion was not and is not about beliefs. Rather, religion...

November 26, 2020

My Biggest Mistakes as a Pagan

My Gods do not expect perfection. But They – and I – like it best...

November 22, 2020

19 Years of Druidry – A Spiritual Milestone

19 years ago I had a spiritual epiphany and it changed my life. And for...

November 19, 2020

The Primacy of Spiritual Experiences

How do we know anything about Gods and spirits, and the non-material world? We know...

October 2020

October 22, 2020

Under the Ancient Oaks Online Samhain Ritual: October 30

The Under the Ancient Oaks Online Samhain Ritual will be Friday, October 30 at 8:00...

September 2020

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 06, 2020

Confusing Cultural Norms With Eternal Truths

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

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 16, 2020

Is There Forgiveness in Paganism?

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

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...

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 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 09, 2020

The Presence of the Gods

An atheist blogger says “part of the case against God is the sheer absence of...

July 02, 2020

Self-Initiation as a Solitary Practitioner: What Works and What Doesn’t

Initiation is never required, but it is often helpful. And while self-initiation has limits, it...

June 2020

June 28, 2020

Online Pagan Rituals: We’re Learning As We Go

Some Pagans have been doing online rituals for years. Most of us are trying to...

June 23, 2020

What Did You Expect From Tower Time?

Those of us who’ve been talking about Tower Time and The Storm for years should...

June 21, 2020

What to Do When You Make a Mistake in Ritual

I’ve been doing public ritual for 17 years and I’ve yet to do one perfectly....

June 18, 2020

Worship: Proclaiming That The Gods Are Worthy

Even if your worship is a private thing, it brings you closer to your Gods....

June 14, 2020

Under the Ancient Oaks Online Summer Solstice Ritual: June 20

The Under the Ancient Oaks Online Summer Solstice Ritual will be Saturday, June 20 at...

June 09, 2020

The Hard Cure for Conspiracy Theories

Conspiracy theories are easy and addictive. Mysticism is not an easy alternative – it’s a...

June 03, 2020

Why My Practice Includes Both Devotion and Politics

Religion is far more than belief. Politics is the collective expression of our highest values,...