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2018-03-13T20:14:44+00:00

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Group Ritual And Playreading for Ostara

Last updated on: March 13, 2018 at 8:14 pm   By Megan Manson

Why not follow the traditions of the bards and incorporate a playreading into your Ostara ritual? Read more

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2018-03-25T10:17:27+00:00

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Japan’s Secularism Defended By…Catholics?!

Last updated on: March 25, 2018 at 10:17 am   By Megan Manson

Why are Japan's Catholics concerned about Shinto ceremonies for the new Emperor's accession? Read more

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2018-03-25T10:17:27+00:00

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A Comedian And A Goddess: The Latest Victims Of Facebook Censorship

Last updated on: March 25, 2018 at 10:17 am   By Megan Manson

Facebook's aggressive censorship policies are resulting in people who want to criticise or mock hate preachers getting silenced, and works of art that celebrate the female form being erased. Read more

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2018-03-25T10:17:27+00:00

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Pagans for Secularism

Last updated on: March 25, 2018 at 10:17 am   By Megan Manson

What exactly is secularism, and why should it interest Pagans? Read more

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2018-02-28T18:22:54+00:00

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Sho and Shozoku: The Music and Robes of Shinto Ritual

Last updated on: February 28, 2018 at 6:22 pm   By Megan Manson

A very special presentation of the Shinto garments and music integral to the worship of kami. Read more

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2018-03-25T10:17:27+00:00

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Konkokyo LGBT Kai: A Step Forward For LGBT In Shinto

Last updated on: March 25, 2018 at 10:17 am   By Megan Manson

A major Shinto sect officially recognises its LGBT wing Read more

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2018-02-23T22:08:48+00:00

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Pagan Moot Tips: 13 Questions To Ask Your Venue

Last updated on: February 23, 2018 at 10:08 pm   By Megan Manson

Looking for the perfect venue for your moot? Here's 13 questions to ask! Read more

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2018-02-15T21:09:23+00:00

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The Mystery Of The Lady In The Woods

Last updated on: February 15, 2018 at 9:09 pm   By Megan Manson

A journey to see a mysterious statue in the woods revealed many other secrets Read more

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2018-03-25T10:17:27+00:00

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What To Do If Your Child’s Forced To Pray At School

Last updated on: March 25, 2018 at 10:17 am   By Megan Manson

Learn your rights if you don't want your child to be forced to pray Read more

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2018-02-03T17:28:35+00:00

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Otakiage: Cremation Ritual For Old Shinto Charms

Last updated on: February 3, 2018 at 5:28 pm   By Megan Manson

I’ve written previously about my kamidana – my household Shinto shrine. I talked about how the most important part of the Shinto shrine is the ofuda; a paper charm that carries the essence of kami. One thing I didn’t mention was that ofuda, like many other Shinto items, are traditionally not considered to be permanent. On January 15th, it’s traditional to return the ofuda to the shrine where it was purchased, so it can be respectfully cremated in a ceremony... Read more

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