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Monthly Archives: May 2011
Nontheistic ritual: Is it effective?
photo by B. T. Newberg – by B. T. Newberg Two weeks ago I completed a seven-day Humanistic Pagan retreat. In this post, I evaluate the effectiveness of the retreat, and then focus on one of its most controversial aspects:…
Read MoreAn experiment in spiritual socialization
This Memorial Day weekend will be spent with my folks and relatives up in Ely, Minnesota. I’m taking the opportunity to experiment further with Martin Buber’s spiritual practice of dialogue. Expect a post on this next weekend. Meanwhile, tomorrow’s post…
Read MoreNo rapture: Resonance, not transcendence
photo by B. T. Newberg, May 20, 2011 – by B. T. Newberg This post celebrates Non-judgment Day, the day which is not the May 21st Judgment Day predicted by Harold Camping and followers, but rather a day for celebrating…
Read MoreRetreat, day seven: Reflection, vulnerability, and the goal
Photo by B. T. Newberg, May 8, 2011 – by B. T. Newberg Yesterday was the final day. In the morning I performed the final rituals and meditations, and at noon rode my bicycle in a cool, damp drizzle to…
Read MoreBit of a delay tomorrow…
Due to a full schedule of socialization tomorrow, the final post of the retreat will be delayed. Sunday will feature the last post of the retreat. I will be talking about reflection and wonder.
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Pagan Coming Out Day – May 2nd
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