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Mainstreaming, Pt. 2

January 25, 2019 Mark Green Atheopagan community, Atheopaganism, Pagan Community

Some weeks ago, I wrote about how Paganism is having a moment in the sun, and mainstream culture is noticing us. If nothing else, take as evidence the eternally fluffy and pop-culturey Huffington Post’s article about encountering Pagans. Seems pretty clear that between sugary media offerings like The Spooky Adventures of Sabrina and the explosion of … Continue reading Mainstreaming, Pt. 2

A Naturalistic Pagan’s Case for MAID and the Humane Treatment of the Old Human Animal, by Renee Lehnen

January 25, 2019 HumanisticPaganism Death and Life, Havamal, HP, Latest Posts, naturalism, naturalistic pagan, Norse, Renee Lehnen

On March 27, George and Shirley Brickenden died holding hands in bed after dining on lobster, salmon, and champagne. George, 95, and Shirley, 94, married since the final year of the Second World War, “flew away” (their words) to the…

The Magic of Manure

January 24, 2019 lupa Animals, Anthropocentrism, Cosmology, Environmentalism, Fungi, gardening, Magic, Meaning, Naturalist Paganism, Nature, Nature Spirituality, Nature Writing, Plants, Rituals, Science, Sustainability, The Green Wolf, Way of the Scavenger, Wonder and Awe

How’s that for a title? So over the past couple of years, as I’ve been spending time on a farm on the coast where my art studio is, the level of manure I encounter on a daily basis has increased quite a bit. It… Continue Reading

The Magic of Manure

Contemplating a Red Moon

January 21, 2019 Mark Green Atheopaganism, Personal Reflection

Last night, 2019’s only lunar eclipse took place: a spectacular “supermoon” eclipse. We watched it from our back yard, watching the Moon slowly darken into a ruddy ball, and then, dramatically, the bright edge of ordinary Sun-lit surface burst into being and steadily reclaim it. Lunar eclipses are really cool. Astronomical events as a whole … Continue reading Contemplating a Red Moon

The Invitation of Wild Geese

January 21, 2019 lupa Anthropocentrism, Bioregion, Cosmology, Death, Environmentalism, Ethics, Gratitude, Health and Healing, Meaning, Naturalist Paganism, Nature, Nature Spirituality, Nature Writing, Paganism, Psychology, Rites of Passage, Rituals, Science, The Green Wolf, Wonder and Awe

I feel like not enough people knew of Mary Oliver, who passed away on Friday at the age of 83. I myself, not being a huge fan of poetry, never heard of her work until just a few years ago. Somehow in my enjoyment… Continue Reading

The Invitation of Wild Geese

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

The Super Blood Wolf Moon Lunar Eclipse Arrives! Here are some Ritual ideas. [Stardust, Contemplating]

January 19, 2019 HumanisticPaganism Emotion, experience, HP, Jon Cleland Host, Latest Posts, naturalistic pagan, Practice, Starstuff, Contemplating

Even though it will be more than 220,000 miles away, the stunning spectacle of the Super Blood Wolf Moon will soon capture the gaze of many millions of people. What do you have planned for this magical time? With the…

The Winter Cross-Quarter (Winter Thermstice) Approaches!

January 18, 2019 HumanisticPaganism Calendar, HP, Latest Posts, naturalistic pagan, Seasonal

In the Northern Hemisphere, the Winter cross-quarter (Summer Thermstice) is traditionally celebrated on February 2 as Imbolc. It is near the midpoint between the Winter Solstice and the Spring equinox, which this year happens on February 3rd. It is one of…