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June 2016

June 30, 2016

A Tale of Two Britains

It ought to be obvious to anyone that Tory-imposed austerity is responsible for the economic...

June 13, 2016

Litany for Orlando

Once again, I call for stronger and deeper love in the face of hate. Love...

June 12, 2016

Let’s Talk About Gender

Gender is a difficult concept. I literally have no idea why some activities, clothing styles,...

March 2016

March 09, 2016

Authority in Religious Traditions

We live in a culture and a time where it's hard to be a polytheist....

January 2016

January 28, 2016

Embodied Spirituality: Compassion

Spirituality - embodied or otherwise - is merely narcissism and self-indulgence when it doesn't involve...

December 2015

December 31, 2015

Five Memorable Blogposts of 2015

I read loads of really awesome blogposts and articles in 2015. Bloggers on Patheos Pagan,...

November 2015

November 18, 2015

When We Are Birthing, It Helps to Breathe Through the Pain

When we are birthing, it helps to breathe through the pain. An invitation.

July 2015

July 25, 2015

Why is Hate More Newsworthy Than Love?

Although a majority of people of faith support same-sex marriage and inclusivity, and are opposed...

May 2015

May 12, 2015

The Need for Story, Witness, Truth

What if we focused on healing the harm on every side, rather than punishing (or...

December 2014

December 22, 2014

Diverse communities are less racist

The subjugation and oppression of Black and brown people is part of the dominionist, capitalist,...

December 05, 2014

One Pagan in the Season of Advent, the Season of #Ferguson #MikeBrown #EricGarner

Why have we been silent?

November 2014

November 28, 2014

Ten Pagan Writers I Am Grateful For In a Troubled Season

Among all the thoughtful and passionate voices I have encountered this year, here are ten...

September 2014

September 03, 2014

My Three R’s: Running, wRiting, and Resiliency

Don't think it is easy to hit rock bottom, turn around and say, Okay, again,...

September 01, 2014

Anti-kink and transphobia have no place in Paganism

It may not be your cup of tea, but at least make an effort to...

July 2014

July 21, 2014

Finding Our Differences: My Experience of the Polytheist Leadership Conference

Guest post: Julian Betkowski shares his impressions of the recent Polytheist Leadership Conference in Fishkill,...

June 2014

June 26, 2014

Listening Is an Act of Dilation

Listening is a creative act. It’s a sacred act, to listen fully to another. We’re...

June 11, 2014

“The New Face I Turn Up to You”

Do we have an ethical responsibility to develop creativity and imagination within ourselves, to encourage...

May 2014

May 28, 2014

“That Which You Hate and Try to Destroy is Sacred”

I want every woman to insist on herself—and to be free and able to do...

May 16, 2014

Be the change you want to see in the world

As a queer and polytheist Wiccan, some of the changes I would like to see...

March 2014

March 31, 2014

The Future of Paganism (Part Two): What Pagans Can Learn from Pioneer Mormons

For Pagans who are interested in growing community and wielding political power in the service...

March 18, 2014

What happens when the oil runs out?

The oil won't run out overnight, and if we are lucky, it will be managed...

March 03, 2014

Pagan Tea Times with John Halstead and Fritz Muntean

I sit down with John Halstead and Fritz Muntean to talk about Paganism, the internet,...

February 2014

February 25, 2014

All the Pagan Tea Times You Can Drink!

More Pagan Tea Times: John Beckett, David Dashifen Kees, Julian Betkowski, and Henry Buchy. The...

November 2013

November 11, 2013

November Gratitude: Initiatory Communities

Out of all my experiences in Pagan groups, the one that has moved me the...