Atheopagan Principles – Page 2

Atheopaganism on the Placebo Magic Podcast!

February 18, 2020 Mark Green Atheopagan community, Atheopagan Life, Atheopagan Principles, Atheopaganism, Practices & Rituals

Had a great conversation with Gary at the Placebo Magic Podcast. Listen at https://www.farmcodegary.com/post/s02e06-atheopaganism-with-mark-green/

What is a religion?

May 25, 2019 Mark Green Atheology, Atheopagan Principles, Atheopaganism, University

To start with, no one can tell you conclusively, because there is no universally accepted definition of “religion”,nor of “spirituality”. Those who tell Atheopagans that ours is “not a real religion” are speaking from a position of ignorance. That said, I propose a functional model which I believe applies to all religions in the world. Under this … Continue reading What is a religion?

Toward a Culture of Happiness

March 23, 2019 Mark Green Atheopagan community, Atheopagan Principles, Atheopaganism, Happiness, Opinion

Yes, the world presents us with tremendous challenges. Yes, there are many reasons for sadness and anger and grief. Yes, there is urgency in addressing crises that threaten our very existence. So why, then, does Atheopaganism put a premium not only on being activists, but on being happy people? On having lives that are fulfilling adventures … Continue reading Toward a Culture of Happiness

Atheopaganism: An Introduction

January 19, 2019 Mark Green Atheology, Atheopagan Principles, Atheopaganism, Practices & Rituals

In recent months, hundreds of new Atheopagans have joined the Facebook group and followed the blog. Lots of folks viewing our path with new eyes, and many wondering how to get started. Accordingly, I thought I’d provide an overview of this Pagan path. Today I posted a video, “An Introduction to Atheopaganism”, to the Atheopagan … Continue reading Atheopaganism: An Introduction

A Community Project: Choosing a Charitable Cause for Atheopagan Support

January 8, 2019 Mark Green Atheopagan community, Atheopagan Principles, Atheopaganism

Atheopaganism isn’t just for its practitioners. As noted in Atheopagan Principle 8, we understand our responsibility to our societies and to future generations. Accordingly, I thought it would be a good thing for all of us, as a community, to identify a charitable cause to support in 2019. I would advertise for contributions to the … Continue reading A Community Project: Choosing a Charitable Cause for Atheopagan Support

Let Us Give Thanks

November 20, 2018 Mark Green Atheopagan Principles, Atheopaganism

In the United States, this is the week of the annual secular holiday Thanksgiving, coming up on Thursday the 22nd. Originating with the Michaelmas harvest celebrations of England, the American Thanksgiving is rooted in the mythologizing of a harvest feast shared by colonizing “Pilgrims” in the New England region and Native people following a successful … Continue reading Let Us Give Thanks

Our Story Thus Far

November 12, 2018 Mark Green Atheology, Atheopagan Life, Atheopagan Principles, Atheopaganism

In 1987, a friend invited me to an autumnal equinox circle with his Pagan coven. I had been an atheist all my life: a rational, naturalistic believer in science and reason. But I went. I still don’t entirely know why. It was…odd. There was drumming. The standing-in-a-circle-holding-hands was a bit uncomfortable. There was talking to … Continue reading Our Story Thus Far

Walking Our Talk: Modeling a Vision for the Future

March 13, 2018 Mark Green Atheopagan Principles, Atheopaganism, Events

As I have written before, Atheopaganism is a forward-looking religious path. We envision a time when humanity lives in balance with the natural systems of the biosphere and when all people are treated fairly and equally in human society. Those are tall orders, but that’s what a vision is for, right? Especially in these times, … Continue reading Walking Our Talk: Modeling a Vision for the Future

“Harm None” Ain’t Good Enough: A Call to Action

December 26, 2017 Mark Green Atheopagan Principles, Atheopaganism, Opinion, Pagan Community

There has always been something about the Wiccan Rede that has bothered me, and I’ve finally figured out what it is. The Wiccan Rede, for those new to the community or coming into Atheopaganism from atheist/skeptic circles, is the only widely (though far from universally) adopted moral precept in the Pagan community. It reads: “An (if) … Continue reading “Harm None” Ain’t Good Enough: A Call to Action

What’s This Atheopaganism About, Exactly?

November 16, 2017 Mark Green Atheopagan Principles, Atheopaganism, Opinion, Pantheacon

So, we’re doing this Atheopaganism thing. What’s its purpose? What are its goals? I think we talk around the edges of this question a lot, with discussions of Sacred values and Principles that clearly point their way to a vision. But it would be better to articulate that vision straight-out, so people are clear about … Continue reading What’s This Atheopaganism About, Exactly?