The Southern Baptist Convention is condemning “willful childlessness which contributes to a declining fertility rate.” How arrogant. How presumptive. How offensive. The choice to have children or not must always remain with the individual and never with the church or the state. Read more
Last year honesty compelled me to admit things in my life weren’t good. This year honesty compels me to say that things are better. They’re better because I accepted reality and did what I needed to do, and they’re better because of the grace of the Gods. I like the direction I’m headed. Read more
Televangelist and Trump advisor Paula White claimed that if people would send her $1000 she would make her God “their enemies’ enemy.” How small does she think her God is? How powerful does she think she is? And what can Pagans and polytheists learn from all this? Read more
The religious environment is shifting yet again – people are becoming more religious. Let’s embrace our Paganism, and be ready to welcome those who are looking for what we have. Read more
If you practice a variety of magical techniques you won’t reach for a hammer when the problem requires a screwdriver… or a chainsaw. And when circumstances present you with a situation that’s beautiful and powerful, you’ll be ready to make good use of it even without any tools or materials. Read more
I spent much of Thursday learning more about the new pope, and then it was time for my evening prayers to the Gods and Goddesses I pray to every night. Read more
As a Druid who is a member of ADF I am happy to spread the word that we have a new Archdruid: Rev. Jan Avende, who began their service on May 1. Jan was kind enough to respond to my questions about their background, their approach to Druidry, and their goals for the future of ADF. Read more
Sinners is every bit as good as the buzz says it is. It mixes multiple genres and it handles all of them brilliantly. It’s a good, original story told very well. Sinners is many stories, told on many levels, and they’re all true. Read more
When we celebrate Beltane – publicly, loudly, deliciously – we promote Pagan concepts, thinking, and practices to ourselves, our community, and the world at large. More importantly, we remind ourselves who we are. Read more
I can’t see a way out of “all this.” But I’m firmly convinced there is a way out – a way through. Choose your path. If you’ve done that, recommit yourself to the path you’ve already chosen. And then do the work that’s in front of you now. Read more
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