Dowsing for Divinity
When I stepped into the waters of Lake Superior, I recognized the sensation exactly: I’ve swum here before. Read more
When I stepped into the waters of Lake Superior, I recognized the sensation exactly: I’ve swum here before. Read more
Interfaih dialogue works best when the two groups in dialogue are willing to learn, respect, and listen. Religions are complicated and are situated in their particular cultural context; assumptions and over-simplifications are dangerous. Read more
The best Pagan leaders are those who listen – both to the promptings of spirit, and to their group members. A Pagan leader should not regard their community as serving them, but feel that they are serving the community (which includes other-than-human beings). In return, the community should value those who serve. Read more
It is surprisingly hard to design rituals for large numbers of people that can involve everyone in the ritual. Some of my more successful attempts at creating ritual involving large numbers of active participants have happened at Lammas. Read more
Listening is a creative act. It’s a sacred act, to listen fully to another. We’re co-creative not just with our gods and gardens, but with each other. Read more
Recently I’ve been thinking again about Greens. Read more
I assert that we make a profound mistake when we attempt to apologize all points of view, all traditions, and all experiences. The profundity and richness of the universe is a result of the majesty and breadth of our differences. Polytheism seeks to embrace those differences exactly as they are presented to us. --A guest post by Julian Betkowski. Read more
Do we have an ethical responsibility to develop creativity and imagination within ourselves, to encourage it in others? I'm talking about radical engagement. With each other. With life. Read more
Every day we wake up is Choose Your Own Adventure, wildwood, labyrinth, if we have the eyes to see. Read more
When I teach, I do my best to downplay my personal beliefs, since my aim is to help students think critically and encounter texts and ideas with minimal bias from me. Here’s the secret truth, though: of the maybe two dozen books and essays we look at in my introductory theology class, my favorite is Raven Kaldera’s Dealing with Deities. Read more
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