A new study shows that some forms of spiritual training can lead to narcissism and “spiritual superiority.” While I find this interesting – and not at all surprising – I’m more interested in how we can avoid it. Read more
A new study shows that some forms of spiritual training can lead to narcissism and “spiritual superiority.” While I find this interesting – and not at all surprising – I’m more interested in how we can avoid it. Read more
There is a place for belief, but that place is not at the center of a religion. As we build our contemporary Pagan religions, we need to consider what goes into an orthopraxic religion – a religion that prioritizes right action over right thinking. Read more
Trump’s continued denial of reality isn’t just a whiny man-baby crying because he lost. It’s an attack on the foundations of representative democracy. We may have no choice but to ignore his rants, but we cannot excuse them, and we certainly cannot reward them. Read more
For most people throughout history, religion was not and is not about beliefs. Rather, religion is a set of practices that help us form and maintain respectful, reciprocal relationships with other persons, both human and not. Read more
My Gods do not expect perfection. But They – and I – like it best if I don’t make the same mistakes over and over again. These have been my biggest mistakes on my Pagan journey. Read more
I want to give thanks for the good things that are in my life, and to acknowledge that much of what I enjoy does not come from my own efforts. But I want to do that without pretending that everything is fine, because it isn’t. Read more
19 years ago I had a spiritual epiphany and it changed my life. And for that I am very, very thankful. Read more
How do we know anything about Gods and spirits, and the non-material world? We know through our experiences. Read more
In his victory speech, President-Elect Biden said “we must stop treating our opponents as our enemy.” While I want people to agree with me, if we agreed we would be allies, not opponents. We will all be better off if we respect honorable opponents and we conduct ourselves as honorable opponents… and if we refuse to tolerate dishonorable opponents. Read more
I’m not a natural public speaker. I got started because my desire to lead rituals was greater than my fear of speaking in public. I’ve learned a few things over the past 17 years – these are my suggestions for anyone who wants to do a better job of speaking in ritual. Read more
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