Naturalistic Paganism
[Dead Ideas] “Russian Serfdom VIII Finale: George Lucas’ Serf Wars (with Guest Daniel Daughhetee) – Star Wars Mashup”, by B. T. Newberg
https://player.megaphone.fm/ADL3419062369?
Our serfdom grand finale! Guest Daniel Daughhetee of the Lesser Bonapartes and Canon Ball helps us bring it home in this cinematic mashup of the autobiography of runaway serf Nikolai Shipov with… Star Wars! Featuring music by David and Henry Dutton of 8-Bit Cinema!
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[A Pedagogy of Gaia] Science in Service to Mother Earth, by Bart Everson
I fully intended to participate in the local New Orleans version of the big March for Science which took place last month. I was especially excited because science informs my Earth-based religious practice, and the march was scheduled for Earth Day. What a grand confluence of politics and spirituality! Read More
What Do Gods And Mascots Have In Common? by Megan Manson
Ishio-san, a mascot representing the granite production of Ibaraki Prefecture in Japan. His name comes from the Japanese word “ishi,” meaing “stone,” and he is described as a “granite fairy.” Abasaa, CC Wikimedia Commons
Mascot culture is particularly strong in Japan, where practically every organisation or initiative is symbolised by some kind of cute character, or “yuru-kyara.” These yuru-kyara not only have their own unique image but may also Read More
[Dead Ideas] “Russian Serfdom VII: Siberians and Old Believers”, by B. T. Newberg
https://player.megaphone.fm/ADL5322853791?
The conquest of Siberia! Kinda. Sort of. Well, in name at least. How in the hell did the Russians manage to grab the northern expanses all the way to the Pacific? Find out today. Also, who were the Old Believers and what zany adventures did their founder get up to? Find that out too. Nick answers all the burning questions you never knew you had.
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Naturalistic Paganism’s Spectral Challenge – Part Four: A Ritual of Encounter by Émile Wayne
Editors note – this post is the destination of three posts leading us in our encounter with our intersectionality and the specters that hold it. The other three are here, here, and here.
This ritual is intended to be the culmination of a much longer process of discussion and relationship building within a diverse, multi-storied community. As with all good rituals, its primary participants should rehearse many times before its performance. Non-participant attendees may either observe or participate as the Chorus, so long as they are provided with a script and are willing to follow along. Read More
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