Naturalistic Paganism
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“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…
Read MoreStarstuff, Contemplating by Jon Cleland Host: “The Wonder Amplifier”
We are assemblages of ancient atoms forged in stars – atoms organized by history to the point of consciousness, now able to contemplate this sacred Universe of which we are a tiny, but wondrous, part. While intellectual ponderings were important…
Read MorePostpagan Ceremony & Ecology, by Glen Gordon: “Walking with Whitman”
The following is a small sermon given as part of a larger worship service with three others at the Unitarian Universalist Church of The Palouse in Moscow, Idaho on Sunday, January 27th, 2013. One of the first poets I fell…
Read More“Charity: A naturalistic practice of offering” by B. T. Newberg
In the ancient world, gods and goddesses were honored with gifts. How can a naturalist carry on this tradition today? One way it can be done is through giving to charities. For example, if you want to honor Demeter, goddess…
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Pagan Coming Out Day – May 2nd
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