HP: What is this Earth-based Spirituality Action Team? What are the goals of the group, and who’s eligible for membership? BE: We’re just getting started, so I’ll use future tense. The team is being organized under the auspices of the…
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Finding Balance in a Sea of Chaos
So, Harvest is coming up: the autumnal equinox, Sept. 21. And all the usual seasonal meanings apply, of rich harvests and abundant fruits and vegetables and celebration of all the wonderful things that have come to us in the passing year. But there is a second meaning of Harvest. It is the moment at which … Continue reading Finding Balance in a Sea of Chaos
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Citizens’ Climate Lobby launches Earth-based Spirituality Action Team
12 September 2019 — The CCL Earth-based Spirituality Action Team announces its formation and inaugural conference call. The team will offcially launch just after the southward equinox on 24 September 2019, with an interactive call featuring guest speaker M. Macha NightMare. Citizens’s Climate Lobby is a nonproft, nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy organization focused on national policies … Continue reading Citizens’ Climate Lobby launches Earth-based Spirituality Action Team
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The Fall Equinox Approaches!
In the Northern Hemisphere, the Fall Equinox is celebrated in less than two weeks (it is September 22nd this year in the Eastern Pacific, but on the 23rd in Europe and most of the United States) as Mabon, also called…
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Opening to Subtle Changes
A lot of what being a Pagan is about is paying attention. Being connected to the world and to yourself means being aware of subtle feelings and changes in conditions that many around us simply may not notice. Some of this is knowing the Earth lore for your region: what is the first tree to … Continue reading Opening to Subtle Changes
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At Last, There is Going to be a Book!
I am excited to announce that on October 1, Atheopaganism: An Earth-Honoring Path Rooted in Science will be published! The book will be available in both print and e-book formats and will be available through the usual channels. Atheopaganism contains a full overview of the science behind Atheopaganism, a discussion of the Atheopagan worldview, values, … Continue reading At Last, There is Going to be a Book!
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Our Lungs Burn & Our Grandkids are Attacked. [Stardust, Contemplating]
What a huge contradiction we humans can be. We stand here at a time when we have incredible power for good and bad. This has been shown in stark contrast this summer. We were just reminded of one of the…
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Now Registering! Atheopaganism U.
The second class of Atheopaganism U. will begin on Saturday, Sept. 21. Registration is open now! See the University tab for details. Class size is limited to ten. I will be contacting those who are already on the waiting list and giving them the first chance to register. Please email me at atheopagan [at] comcast … Continue reading Now Registering! Atheopaganism U.
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“Life is….”, by Brock Haussamen
When I read today about reverence for nature, anxiety about the climate, and the fused destinies of humans and the environment, I hear Humboldt loud and clear.
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This Is a Way of Life. You Can Ritually Commit to It.
Atheopaganism is a Pagan path without “degrees”, levels of initiation, clergy statuses, etc. We’re all of equal value on this planet and in this practice, and so we say that any Atheopagan with the skills and inclination may, say, officiate at a wedding or a funeral, or perform pastoral counseling. What is important is not … Continue reading This Is a Way of Life. You Can Ritually Commit to It.
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