... Definitely an interesting article with some points worth consideration. I particularly like the pointing out that we, as Pagans (Neo-Pagans, tomato,...
... large, > unified, public Pagan community ultimately serves no purpose. Matt I must disagree. I feel that a unified presence and sense of perminance would...
It is beneficial for all of us to unify in that this is indeed becoming a hostile country towards anyone and everyone that is not Christian. More and more we...
Hello! In case you have any problems in the future with the practice of Paganism and the school district all that you need to do is look up the ACLU and give...
"Matt I must disagree. I feel that a unified presence and sense of perminance would only improve our ability to not only establish a place among other...
... It starts out small and locally with those perminant structures I spoke about (the ancient pagans had temples, why can't we?). It also begins in our daily...
"It starts out small and locally with those perminant structures I spoke about (the ancient pagans had temples, why can't we?)." But not all of us care one...
Speaking of organizations etc. how's it going with that group up in RI? Puck, oh Puck, where for art thou? I sent the charter to a local group here and ...
I am one of the "newbies" on this list, but I thought i might send my thoughts on this discussion. I have no problem with a community get togethers or exchange...
... would-> be vandals no nothing about them. But what about the WORLD Matt? I understand the individualism here - I've been a solitary my whole path, but I...
Alrighty, then. Here's my two cents. Before we can even start to think about developing a "structure," we need to start identifying ourselves. And no, I...
Alrighty, then. Here's my two cents. Before we can even start to think about developing a "structure," we need to start identifying ourselves. And no, I...
In most communities of any size, or at least in a nearby community one can find a Unitarian Univerasalist Church. It is a church rich in diversity and...
As a solitary, it's hard enough to get through to the local groups, admittedly, I don't go looking for them. HOWEVER... I participate in community by attending...
... I think that's one of the big issues that keeps this from happening. "We," as a group, don't have an identity. "We" aren't likely to have one, not that can...
LOL Rhi I love you:-D I've never been able to find my magickal name and I think I'm the only pagan I know who doesn't have one. I've tried on 7 separate...
"briteblsn" wrote: "Now, here's where I think that people are getting themselves worked up over nothing... No one is advocating making Paganism into a ...
A lot of us don't have congregational religions at all, and don't seek converts. I'm not interested in random strangers showing up at my circles. Also, there...
Matt said: What would those statements be? What ethical statements can a 3rd degree Gardnerian, a Feri witch, an eclectic neo-wiccan, and a druid all agree on?...
Trish said: How about things like (with expected editing) "we believe life is sacred" "we believe in protecting the earth for future generations" "we believe...
... <no_reply@...> wrote: "Matt said: What would those statements be? What ethical statements can a 3rd degree Gardnerian, a Feri witch, an eclectic...
... No, Erica said. Or Elfwreck said. (Not important; I know it can be hard to sort out who-said-what-first in the middle of a discussion thread.) ... Those...
... Shintoists, many Christians & Muslims, and many agnostics.perhaps that's the point. these statements humanize us. we are stating here that we are not...
It's been interesting reading my email this week as you might suspect. About 80% of those writing agreed with all or most of the article, but of that 80% only...
... And that's a commendable goal--but it's not "raising public awareness about our religions." It's damage control. It's important--but we don't need to stand...
... Re: [Folk Magic with Trish Telesco] what we agree upon ... awareness about our religions." It's damage control. It's important--but we don't need to stand...
... awareness ... I disagree. we DO need to stand up and say "We are human beings." just look at how Muslims are being dehumanized right now. they don't show...
I must admit to being a solitary because I can find no comfortable people to practice with. The times I've attempted to join or form a group, it has been a...