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September 2016

September 03, 2016

Living Traditions

A culture, and a religion, is a massively complex system of interlocking ideas, philosophies, symbols,...

May 2016

May 16, 2016

What Does An Inclusive Coven Look Like?

Inclusive Wicca is about being inclusive towards everyone, regardless of sexuality, ethnicity, disability, or other...

May 07, 2016

Metaphors for Religion

There are many different metaphors floating about for religions, and each one illuminates something different...

February 2016

February 09, 2016

But What About The Tradition?

Truly traditional Pagans should regard LGBTQIA people as an integral part of society. There should...

April 2015

April 20, 2015

Re-Imagining the Hero’s Journey

Not everyone wants to be king. Not everyone wants to end up married and live...

April 16, 2015

Tradition and change

What is a tradition? What is the function of tradition? What are valid criteria for...

March 2014

March 06, 2014

Old magic versus new magic

Recently I received an enquiry from a seeker in Eastern Europe, where much of the...

March 04, 2014

If you build it, they will come

I would like to see Pagan weddings become legally recognised in England and Wales. I...

July 2013

July 02, 2013

Myth and Tradition (Seeking the Mystery, Chp. 2 Excerpt)

As promised, an excerpt from Seeking the Mystery: An Introduction to Pagan Theologies, now available in both...

May 2013

May 15, 2013

Context is everything

The practice of taking quotes and practices out of context and applying them without regard...

April 2013

April 20, 2013

Tradition

Tradition is something that grows and evolves. It is not set in stone, but is...

January 2013

January 05, 2013

Maps and signposts on the journey

When I read writers from other religious traditions, I am constantly thinking, how do I...

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