Not all that long ago, outright, young earth creationists (YEC) outnumbered those of us who rejected supernatural views of our history by five to one here in American. Today I thankful that, for the first time in American history, the…
Teaching Death to Naturalistic Pagan Children, Addendum – by [Starstuff, Contemplating]
In the earlier post on teaching children about death, Kansas covered several important points. In teaching those, the additional ones mentioned above, basic family discussions (such as when a pet dies, hopefully before a relative dies), and more, the following resources could be useful.
Massive Auroral Storm Last Night, More Possible Tonight! [Stardust, Contemplating]
The predicted shockwave slammed into our magnetosphere last light just as expected (thanks, science!), and further waves of particles in that blast that will likely continue the storm tonight (September 8th). If you missed it last night, you might get a second chance.
Auroras Tonight! [Stardust, Contemplating]
As you read this, a blast wave of trillions of energetic particles is bearing down on us, with impact expected in just hours. The resulting auroras will fill the skies in many Northern areas with shimmering green, red and blue….
Eclipse Afterglow (aftershadow?) [Stardust, Contemplating]
Breathless. Words seem so pointless – those who saw it know what I mean, and I know that it can’t be expressed in words, photos or video. The eclipse was stunning – a sudden and ineffable realization of the deep…
The Great Eclipse is Upon Us! Here is a Ritual for it. [Stardust, Contemplating]
Whether you celebrate in the path of totality, far from it, or at some other time, may your celebrations be blessed.
This Historic Moment (Part I), by [Starstuff, Contemplating]
As so many people, of all ages and in all areas of the country, flee a literal Bible, they will still have many of the very human needs supplied by traditional religions. How many of them will work to build naturalistic religions of various kinds? As Naturalistic Paganism and other naturalistic approaches to religion grow, I hope that they find fulfilling spiritualities that enhance their lives and build a better world for all.
Naturalistic Pagan Pilgrimage – [Stardust, Contemplating]
Wherever you go, whatever you do, may this practice be as powerful for you as it is for me. In addition to all the details here, I’m interested to hear some of your stories.
Spiritual Experiences: Fuel for Action [Starstuff, Contemplating]
These spiritual experiences are an astounding gift that can be powerful fuel for our actions – motivating us when other lights have gone out. How could I receive that gift, and not want to use it responsibly, to help empower me to make a better world? 
Building a Strong and Free Pagan Community
I hope that moving forward, we are able to disagree respectfully, as friends, to recognize our common goals and community, and sometimes, to join in powerful and moving rituals, regardless of the fact that some of us see the underlying basis of those rituals differently. With that, we might be able to bring a life-centered Paganism to millions, who might fit better into this or that part of our wider Pagan community, with many of us working together to build a better future for the whole web of life.