Read myths plainly – focus on the story, not on the words. Look for truth – especially truth about how to live virtuously in difficult circumstances. Reject literalism and embrace ambiguity. And then put what you learn to use building a practice of your own. Read more
According to the current Supreme Court, we must understand the intentions of long-dead men from a long-gone era in order to interpret the Constitution. We can read their writings, but why bother with written records when we can hear from them directly? Read more
Religious certainty is the greatest sin. It is caused by a fear of hell and damnation. It is enabled by intellectual dishonesty. And it is killing this country. In contrast, honest religion always admits “I might be wrong.” Read more
We need a new narrative. We need a new story. We need a story that helps us find our place in this world of decline. We need a story that accepts reality and that also refuses to “go along quietly.” I think we can find such a story in the in-between places. Read more
I was contacted by someone who feels called to Paganism, but they’re struggling to let go of Christianity. I’ve been there – I know it’s hard. This is a process that will be helpful to anyone who’s trying to break free from unhealthy religion. Read more
The spellcasting has already started and it will continue until fundamental rights are restored. I encourage everyone who’s angry and frustrated with this injustice to think through their responses, and to use their magic in the most effective ways possible. Read more
A question on Twitter asked “is there space for the non-left, or pro-life in Paganism or Polytheism anymore?” I gave a Twitter-length response, but the question deserves a more in-depth answer. Read more
This is a horrible day in the history of the United States. A majority of the Supreme Court believes we have only the rights the majority deigns to give us. So we have to form a new majority that insists fundamental rights are for everyone. Read more
It comes down to one simple thing: do the deeds match the words? Do you do the things that other people who carry that title do, and do you do them with a suitable degree of competence and commitment? Do you do them in a comparable context? Read more
We live in a society dominated by monotheism in general and Protestant Christianity in particular. It’s important that we understand these questions on our own terms and not default to the foundational assumptions of those who wiped out our ancestors’ religions. Read more
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