Naturalistic Paganism
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“A PaGaian Perspective” by Glenys Livingstone, Ph.D.
True self-knowledge includes knowledge of the larger Self: that is, knowledge of Gaia. This is Gaian spirituality – taking on the mind of the Universe, participating in the dream of the Earth, beginning to know from within the perspective of Earth, Moon, Sun, Tree – our home and habitat.
Read More“The Gaea Hypothesis: An Overview” by Dana Corby
Much of the Gaea Hypothesis has been a part of the mythos and outlook of Pagans since time immemorial. It is gratifying to see mainstream scientists coming around at last to our way of seeing things. But we cannot afford smugness. Rather, we must join forces with them in an active effort to ensure that when the Omega Point arrives we are a part of the kind of magnificent being Gaea our Mother was meant to be.
Read More“Gaia Is Dead. Long Live Gaia!” by Bart Everson
The stronger formulations of the Gaia hypothesis have been authoritatively debunked, but the weaker formulations remain intact.
Toby Tyrrell, author of On Gaia, finds in favor of a coevolutionary hypothesis, the notion that life and the environment are “somehow coupled.” This hypothesis is equivalent to what James Kirchner labels “coevolutionary Gaia.”
“The Death of God and the Rebirth of the Gods” by John Halstead
Sometimes the gods have to die in order for us to rediscover the gods.
Read More“On Being A Nietzschean Pagan” by Ashley Yakeley
Art is the creation of meaning, including the creation of the sacred. Art reveals truth. Thus by representing them, we manifest the gods. The pagan gods are the exaltation of human creativity, the human ability to create meaning, to create the sacred.
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Pagan Coming Out Day – May 2nd
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