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Audio: Salmon’s Revenge

July 12, 2018 Mark Green Atheopaganism, Mythology, Podcasts

Another in my series of Sonoma Stories: mythology for a sacred landscape of meaning.

Mythology: Salmon’s Revenge

July 12, 2018 Mark Green Atheopaganism, Mythology

Another in my series of Sonoma Stories: mythology for a sacred landscape of meaning. Around here, before the Lost People pushed their way in and started building cities, this used to be Bear country. Bear’s still here, but she keeps to the hills and doesn’t come down around the valleys so often now. Before we … Continue reading Mythology: Salmon’s Revenge

Grandma’s Cheat Sheet, by [Starstuff, Contemplating]

July 11, 2018 HumanisticPaganism atheism, belief, HP, Jon Cleland Host, Latest Posts, naturalistic pagan, Non-Theistic Religion, Responsibility, Starstuff, Contemplating, Superstition and Reason

…this isn’t a comprehensive dissertation, it’s just a short “cheat sheet” for grandma. Feel free to print out your own copy…

Atheopagan Symbol Contest: Round 2

July 11, 2018 Mark Green Atheopagan community, Atheopaganism

Where things stand: Below are the candidate symbols for the second round of voting. They include the top three from the first round. Please vote in the comments either on the Facebook group or below. Please vote by July 17, and only vote for ONE choice! What happens next: We will narrow down to a … Continue reading Atheopagan Symbol Contest: Round 2

New Thoughts on the “Arrival” Phase of Atheopagan Ritual

July 8, 2018 Mark Green Atheopaganism, Practices & Rituals

When I do Atheopagan rituals—particularly with other people—most of the time I follow a simple structure which facilitates passage into the Ritual State, also known sometimes as “trance” or “flow”. That structure and the concepts and principles surrounding it are explored in detail in the Atheopagan Ritual Primer, which can be downloaded here. Now, I should … Continue reading New Thoughts on the “Arrival” Phase of Atheopagan Ritual

Call and Response: Paganism Needs a Shared Telos

July 8, 2018 Anna Walther wildseed

John Halstead recently called for a Pagan prophet, someone who could unite naturalists and supernaturalists, someone to “come along to lead modern Pagans out of the wilderness of superstition and self-absorption.” John’s role, as he states, is the role of the critic, not the prophet, but he suggests a list of other Pagan writers who… Continue reading Call and Response: Paganism Needs a Shared Telos →

What is There to Live for?

July 6, 2018 Mark Green Atheology, Atheopaganism, Personal Reflection

In an atheistic world, many ask: what’s the point? What is the purpose of living if there’s no judgment, no afterlife to be attained, no cosmic plan or purpose? I can’t tell you what is meaningful in your life. Perhaps it’s your art, or your family: being the best parent (or grandparent, or aunt or … Continue reading What is There to Live for?

Paganism Needs a Prophet (but it ain’t me)

July 6, 2018 John Halstead Community, devotional polytheism, gods, literalism, Magic, Natural Pagans, naturalistic paganism, Neo-Paganism, occultism, Paganism, pre/trans fallacy, The Allergic Pagan

I hope a prophet does come along to lead Pagans out of the wilderness of dogmatism and superstition … but it ain’t me babe!

Rebooting My Altar

July 5, 2018 John Halstead altar, Natural Pagans, sacred space, The Allergic Pagan

The process of “rebooting” my altar made it come alive for me again. Each object resonated with significance, and the whole once again became holy.

A Witch’s Creed

July 3, 2018 Anna Walther wildseed

I submit to awe of Earth, Sun, Moon, Storm, Sea, Wind, Stone, Fire, Rain, and Forest. I practice the old magics of hospitality, reciprocity, story, and sympathy. I choose to belong to myself. I frame my choices around the ethics of care and… Continue reading A Witch’s Creed →