Clifton, Chas S. Her Hidden Children The Rise of Wicca and Paganism in America. Lanham: AltaMira Press, 2006. Many of us come to Paganism with an interest in ancient history. We wonder who and how our ancestors worshiped and we attempt to follow in their footsteps. I can speak for myself when I say that when I began studyingContinue reading “Her Hidden Children: The Rise of Wicca and Paganism in America”
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A History of Pagan Europe
Jones, Prudence, and Nigel Pennick. A History of Pagan Europe. New York: Barnes & Noble, 1995. A side of history that has remained silent for many years is finally revealed in Prudence Jones and Nigel Pennick’s work A History of Pagan Europe. Through exploring the tomes of history, lore, and archaeology, the authors have put together an impeccableContinue reading “A History of Pagan Europe”
Looking at Death
We spent Thanksgiving with our parents this year. Weretoad’s mother visited us and we all went down to my parents’. Weretoad and I brought the tofurky. I cooked it in a crock pot surrounded by sweet potatoes and carrots. Oh my Gods, it was delicious! We don’t eat many processed faux meats. We tend toContinue reading “Looking at Death”
More on Ahimsa and The Spirit of the Deer
My most recent post about ahimsa and Druidism sparked some conversation with prophet_maid on Live Journal. We talked about vegetarianism, eating meat, the food chain, and the hierarchy implied by Jainist ahimsa. It helped me sort through my thoughts better and I realize that that isn’t the best way for me to express my reasonsContinue reading “More on Ahimsa and The Spirit of the Deer”
On the Nature of the Gods
If you are a Pagan and have not read ‘Polytheology: Syncretism, Process Theology, and “Polyamorotheism”‘ by P. Sufenas Virius Lupus, you absolutely must. This well-written and very thoughtful article about cultural appropriation, syncretism, Pagan theology, and religion in general is amazing. It certainly gave me a lot to think about in regards to the natureContinue reading “On the Nature of the Gods”
Thoughts on the Wicker Man
From Friday to Saturday, I underwent the vigil to become an official “folk” of Muin Mound Grove along with Candee. What this means is that, along with having a history of attending the grove and a good relationship with everyone there, I am taking on more responsibility. If need be, I could be asked toContinue reading “Thoughts on the Wicker Man”
Cultural Appropriation: Yoga and Belly Dance
Despite the lazy spell I’ve been going through this week, I’ve recently become more health conscious than I ever was. One of my new doctors (everyone is new since I’m so new to the North Country) had a short discussion with me about heart disease. She looked over my family history, saw that it hasContinue reading “Cultural Appropriation: Yoga and Belly Dance”
Pagans and the Concept of Evil
Ian Corrigan of ADF posted a fascinating and, I think, well-written essay on the concept of evil within Paganism. It makes a lot of sense to me and I think it’s worth the read. It’s pretty much what I think about “evil” but better than anything I could write on the subject. 😉 [ ForContinue reading “Pagans and the Concept of Evil”
This book sounds really interesting!
It’s called God Is Not One: The Eight Rival Religions That Run the World–and Why Their Differences Matter by Stephen Prothero. I love “The Wild Hunt” for introducing me to it and I can’t wait to read it! The author apparently argues that lumping all religions together as paths to the same God is “naive” and potentiallyContinue reading “This book sounds really interesting!”
Another book to read (plus some personal thoughts on polytheism)
The third book I ordered for Magic 1 arrived yesterday! It’s called Practical Magic in the Northern Tradition by Nigel Pennick whom you may remember is the co-author of A History of Pagan Europe along with Prudence Jones. Having thoroughly enjoyed A History, I couldn’t wait to start it. Yay for reading three books simultaneously!Continue reading “Another book to read (plus some personal thoughts on polytheism)”
Author M. A. Phillips 