Sometimes I Ponder The Universe…

…but then I remember it’s turtles all the way down and relax.

I’ve got non-blogging stuff to do, so I’m going to kindly direct you over to Agora.

Gus diZerega:
“Our conservative and right wing Christian opponents try and frame their position to give them the upper hand. One of their most effective methods is to point to violence and crime and argue that it is fear of God that keeps people well behaved. This is a frame that once accepted makes it difficult to prevail. Consequently it is vital to not accept their frame, and turn it against them while offering a better and bigger frame.“
Jason Mankey:
“I’ve always found the alliance between Pagans and atheists an odd one. Atheists don’t believe in “God” or gods, I believe in millions of gods and goddesses. Yes, it’s true that my political beliefs are generally in agreement with those of many atheists, but they are also in agreement with many Christians, Jews, and Muslims. While Pagans seem to be happily joining atheist groups online (or at least spreading some of their material), there aren’t a whole lot of us posting pictures and articles from Proud Liberal Christian. In many ways, I feel as if I have more in common with liberal Christians than I do atheists, which sometimes seems to bother many of my friends.“
Adrian Hawkins:
“Pagans around the world are blessed with a wealth of sacred sites and objects, the legacy of people’s mystical traditions left behind. There are such things as the Mayan Calendar, Stone Henge, the Great pyramids and the Sphinx, or the Bighorn Medicine Wheel.But what kind of legacy are we leaving for the generations of Pagans to come?”
Jasmine LunaMadre:
“Pagan in general means to be of the non-Abrahamic faiths, which are Judaism, Christianity and Islam. You will hear a lot of this in the pagan community, and do not be shocked if you hear people telling you that a blended path is an oxymoron. You can still be connected to the divine feminine and nature, while still remaining true to your faith.“