Who knows what Steve is. Maybe someday we’ll find out that it’s just reflections from shields and armor.
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Moon Meet 2018—Some Lessons
Our second annual Moon Meet gathering was not what I expected it to be, but it was still wonderful. A cascade of last-minute cancellations brought our numbers down radically, to a core group of six, all of whom had been at the gathering the previous year. I was disappointed not to meet new Atheopagans who … Continue reading Moon Meet 2018—Some Lessons
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Some stories are better than others
Some say bluntly that there is no afterlife. That our lives are a “one-way trip.” Easy to assert, because it’s almost certainly true. Anyone else remember those care-free slogans of the 2008 Atheist Bus Campaign? “There probably is no god. Now stop worrying. And enjoy your life.” Photo by Dan Etherington via Wikimedia Commons Ah, if… Continue reading Some stories are better than others →
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Naturalism, Monism, and the Philosophy of Atheopaganism
Atheopaganism is a naturalistic religion: that is, we believe that all that exists is a part of the natural, material Universe, and is subject to its laws. We revere this material Universe—the Cosmos—as Sacred and magnificent. As naturalistic Pagans, we do not subscribe to the idea that there is an Otherworld within which reside magical and/or disembodied … Continue reading Naturalism, Monism, and the Philosophy of Atheopaganism
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Reemergence
As regular readers know, I broke my arm at a Pagan event three weeks ago. Since, I have been contending with lining up a specialist to do surgery to reset it, having the surgery, and recovery. I am in the boring phase of this process. I can’t do much, and I’m chained to my bed where … Continue reading Reemergence
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More Community Art!
Atheopagan Facebook group member James Morganstern has a laser cutting business, and has created this beautiful Atheopagan symbol pendant! It’s red oak and walnut, hand sanded, assembled and sealed, and about 1-1/4″ in diameter. He’s selling them basically at cost: $25, which includes a $5 donation to the Atheopaganism Patreon fund. You can order yours … Continue reading More Community Art!
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The Moon Steps Aside to give us the Perseid Meteor Shower! by Starstuff, Contemplating
She thought she could now actually feel the Earth turn–not just imagine it in her head, but really feel it in the pit of her stomach. It was like descending in a fast elevator. She craned her neck back further,…
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Let’s Talk Talismans!
Visit the Atheopaganism YouTube Channel for my latest post, about talismans. Post yours in the comments! Advertisements
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A Gift to the Community
An anonymous artist has gifted the two beautiful images below for non-commercial usage of the Atheopagan community. Enjoy–print for your Focus or wherever you’d like a reminder of your Atheopagan practice! The artist would like to acknowledge https://www.myfreetextures.com which provided background textures. Advertisements
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On Pentagrams and a Cool New Symbol for Atheopaganism
A single, recognizable symbol for an idea, movement or spiritual path is important – both because it is a quick way to convey a lot of information, as well as because it helps group cohesion form. Of course, symbols, like…
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