Too many people look for religious and spiritual authenticity in the past. There are reasons why they do that, but in the end, either we will find our authenticity in the present, or we will not find it at all. Read more
Too many people look for religious and spiritual authenticity in the past. There are reasons why they do that, but in the end, either we will find our authenticity in the present, or we will not find it at all. Read more
Perhaps in a perfect world power would be so evenly distributed that it could neither be abused nor corrupt anyone. But we do not live in such a world. Someone has to exercise power – why not you? Read more
John Adams said “I must study war so my sons may study mathematics, so their children may study poetry and music.” But some people think no one should study poetry and music, and so they attack them with words, with laws, and sometimes with guns and tanks. Read more
What does it mean to be called by a God? What does it look like, sound like, feel like? How do you know if it’s a God calling you or if you’re just imagining the whole thing? Mainly, what’s going to change in your life? Read more
Too many of us think James Carville spoke the eternal truth in 1992 when he said “it’s the economy, stupid.” But there were no unemployed coal miners in the January 6 insurrection. When people show you who they are, believe them. Read more
I’m a serious writer who writes about serious matters, but even I know there’s a need for fun in our lives. And while serious stuff can be fun, magic is fun in and of itself. Read more
Some people are telling others they must “hear a call” before they can be involved with anything Pagan. Such calls were uncommon in ancient times and they’re not the norm today. Those who promote these ideas are harming others and our spiritual movements. Read more
Trying to explain Paganism to those who judge every religion by Christian standards is difficult. But when someone is genuinely curious, we can help them understand religion is bigger than they think, and that Paganism can stand on its own merits. Read more
Occasionally, Heinrich Heine has been right. Those who burned books ended up burning people. We need not fear these people because they do not have the power to burn others, at least not in this country. We just need to make sure they never get it. Read more
These are the steps of Pagan religious life, a map to building and advancing your practice in a way that’s meaningful and helpful. It’s not the only way and it’s certainly not the One True Way, but it’s a way – and it’s a way that works. Read more
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