2016-06-07T19:33:59-06:00

I saw a green glowing bird this morning. I don’t think it belongs in this world, but there it was. The Otherworld is bleeding over into the ordinary world in a way nobody alive has ever seen. Read more

2016-06-05T18:25:26-06:00

There is a great lack of understanding of religious experience in our contemporary Western society. This is not surprising. Religious experiences are messy, they’re subjective, and they don’t play by the rules of orthodoxy – they’re hard for religious leaders to control. Read more

2016-06-05T14:19:39-06:00

Not only do we not fear animals that could harm us, we don’t respect them. We act like they’re here solely for our amusement. This usually ends badly for the animals involved. Read more

2016-05-30T16:42:14-06:00

UUA President Rev. Peter Morales says “the future of liberal religion is multifaith.” I’m in strong agreement with this idea, but I’m not sure he understands just how deep it can be if it’s done right. Read more

2016-05-30T07:42:33-06:00

Pulitzer Prize winning geography professor Jared Diamond presented yet another non-theistic explanation of the origins of religion. He overlooked the most important factor: the interaction of humans with Gods and spirits. Read more

2016-05-28T07:42:19-06:00

Let us remember our warrior dead – it is right and good to celebrate their courage and valor. But let us also remember the fallen of war who never should have been in harm’s way in the first place, and those whose wounds killed them slowly instead of suddenly. Read more

2016-05-24T17:05:25-06:00

Stick around for a while and you’ll find a lot of people in love with the past. It connects us to our origins, and it reminds us that what we see on the streets and on the television isn’t the only way to live. Read more

2016-05-17T20:51:01-06:00

The Morrigan has been an ally, helping me with things I could not do myself. She’s been an inspiration, giving me things to think, talk, and write about. And She’s been a general, giving orders and expecting them to be followed. Read more

2016-05-18T19:24:51-06:00

A psychological study says that awe-inspiring moments increase our tendency to believe in Gods and magic. While the study is based on non-theistic assumptions, its findings can be helpful to Pagans and other religious people. Read more

2016-05-15T12:03:29-06:00

It’s necessary for us to stay focused on the tasks at hand. But we also need to know where our paths will take us and what obstacles or opportunities we might be overlooking. And sometimes, we need an answer from the Gods. Read more


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