Naturalistic Paganism
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A Naturalistic Creed, by B. T. Newberg
Editor’s note: Recently, Maggie Jay Lee wrote here about Michael Dowd, author of Thank God for Evolution, and his naturalistic creed. In the comments to Lee’s essay, our own B. T. Newberg offered the following draft of a Naturalistic Pagan…
Read More“Letting Go of the Side of the Pool” by DT Strain
In earlier articles I’ve discussed what spiritual transformation could mean in a naturalistic context. Many times the real essence of these profound experiences can be difficult to communicate. They involve glimpses of such things as: unconditional compassion, greater humility, extreme…
Read MoreNaturalistic Paganism FAQ, by Jon Cleland Host
Editor’s Note: This FAQ can be found in files section of the Naturalistic Paganism Yahoo group. Q. What is Naturalistic Paganism? A. Naturalistic Paganism is the spiritual path which uses Pagan symbols, rituals, and ideas while maintaining a Naturalistic worldview….
Read More“Four strategies for naturalizing religion” by David Chapman
David Chapman discusses four strategies by which religion can be naturalized. He uses Buddhism as an example, but his discussion applies well to any religion. As you read, think about which strategies, or combination of strategies, Humanistic and Naturalistic Pagans…
Read MoreMid-Month Meditation for June
We bring our late spring theme, “Practice”, to a close with this thought by Mary Jo Weaver: “First the appearance, then the dance, then the story.” Pagans often claim that they have no orthodoxy (right belief), only orthopraxy (right practice), by…
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Pagan Coming Out Day – May 2nd
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