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Pagan Tama

2018-03-25T10:21:36+00:00

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Yes, Environmentalism is Humanist

Last updated on: March 25, 2018 at 10:21 am   By Megan Manson

When we talk about protecting the environment, we are talking specifically about the environment that human beings live in now. Read more

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2016-08-29T10:36:21+00:00

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Why I love the word “kami”

Last updated on: August 29, 2016 at 10:36 am   By Megan Manson

A look at the meanings of the word "kami" and what makes this concept special... Read more

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2016-08-29T10:35:16+00:00

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The Continuing Mystery of the Shell Grotto

Last updated on: August 29, 2016 at 10:35 am   By Megan Manson

Is Margate's Shell Grotto a Pagan temple, an elaborate Victorian hoax, or something else entirely - and why don't we know for sure? Read more

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2016-03-31T17:46:44+00:00

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Becoming One with the Genius Loci

Last updated on: March 31, 2016 at 5:46 pm   By Megan Manson

Why we are all a part of the spirit of place Read more

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2016-08-29T10:33:58+00:00

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Pagan, Shinto & Spiritual Book Reviews March 2016

Last updated on: August 29, 2016 at 10:33 am   By Megan Manson

Including books on Celtic Paganism, Christo-Paganism, and a very new translation of a very old Shinto text Read more

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2016-08-29T10:31:38+00:00

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Why Doesn’t Japan Celebrate Easter?

Last updated on: August 29, 2016 at 10:31 am   By Megan Manson

Japan celebrates Christmas, Valentine's Day and Halloween, so why not Easter? Read more

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2018-03-25T10:21:36+00:00

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The Path of the Free

Last updated on: March 25, 2018 at 10:21 am   By Megan Manson

We must not forget that the reason why Paganism flourishes in the Western world today is because of liberty. Without exception, the only countries where Paganism, and especially witchcraft, can be practised openly are those that embrace civil liberties. Read more

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2016-03-16T07:29:13+00:00

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Paganism and Shinto: Podcast Interview

Last updated on: March 16, 2016 at 7:29 am   By Megan Manson

I have been interviewed by the lovely Rev. Gina Pond for her podcast This Week In Heresy, in which I talked about my path as a Shinto-Pagan, interfaith, and religion in Japan in general. Check it out! Read more

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2016-03-13T20:24:34+00:00

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The Spring Equinox and Death

Last updated on: March 13, 2016 at 8:24 pm   By Megan Manson

Why is the Spring Equinox a time for remembering the dead in Japan? Read more

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2016-08-29T10:29:44+00:00

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Shinto: Some Basics

Last updated on: August 29, 2016 at 10:29 am   By Megan Manson

Five facts about Shinto Read more

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