Naturalistic Paganism
Neopaganism v. Shinto: Death and Darkness, by Megan Manson
My Neopagan altar, decorated for Samhain. Naturally, it features symbols of death.
Samhain
Continuing with my exploration of some of the key differences between Western Neopaganism and Shinto in Japan, with Samhain on the way I thought I’d look at the attitudes towards the “darker” aspects of existence, especially death, in both religions. Read More
DNA Testing: Making Ancestor Worship a Science! by Renee Lehnen
As a mid-life gift to myself, I had my DNA tested by 23 and Me, one of several companies that give you personalized genetic reports in exchange for your money, saliva, and the privilege of using your DNA in scientific research. I found out that I’m short and freckled (wow… so that’s what those spots are…), and my blood may clot a little too easily, a useful trait if my arm should be hacked off in battle, but not so adaptive in this age of global air travel. Read More
“Is Anyone Else Getting Weird Vibes?”: On Confirmation Bias and Emotional States, by Lupa Greenwolf
“Has anyone else been feeling weird vibes lately?”
“Am I the only one feeling the energy shifting here?”
“Three other people I know have gotten bad news in the past week. It must be a sign!”
“The full moon must be making everyone crazy.”
“Flat tire? Opossum attack? Breakup? Collapsed souffle? Must be Mercury retrograde again.” Read More
Samhain (The Fall Equitherm) is just two weeks away!
Got your house decorated yet? Samhain (the Fall Equitherm) is nearly here! For many of us (including me), this is one of the most sacred times of the year – a time when I feel my Ancestors even more closely than usual. Read More
[The Dionysian Naturalist] “Nature Religions and Revolutionary Social Change, Part 5” by Wayne Martin Mellinger, Ph.D.
Part 5 of 5: Conclusion
Conclusion
The mounting scientific evidence on global climate change reveals that we face a “terminal crisis” in which most life on the planet is threatened, and that already catastrophic destruction of civilization is inevitable. The magnitude of the environmental crisis compounded by the time limitations that exist before we face a total environmental collapse, lead me to the conclusion that revolution is required. Modernity must be crushed and a new civilizational epoch based on sustainability must emerge.
As revolutionaries we must steer the populace towards a better world and lead the transition from a period of life Read More
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