Naturalistic Paganism
Category: religion
The Two Kabbalahs, A Discussion with Daniel Lev Shkolnik
Which Kabbalah you know? Jewish Kabbalah is the mystical branch of Judaism, hermetic Kabbalah is the occult tradition that was inspired by Judaism and is often found today in tarot and Western esoteric systems. Here’s a secular-psychological dive into the symbols and psychological structure of these intricate and vibrant form of esotericism.
Read MoreWhy Naturalism? Because This. by Mark Green [an Atheopagan Life]
Willingness to take someone’s word about supposed supernatural processes and invisible beings is a formula for being abused. Healthy skepticism would have tossed this creep out on his ear long ago, but the conventions of many Pagan communities which take at face value highly improbable assertions about the nature of reality create safe contexts within which abusers can operate.
Read MoreNeopaganism v. Shinto: Death and Darkness, by Megan Manson
Despite accepting that “light” and “dark” are not really polarised, Shinto in general tends to avoid images related to death and darkness. While black and other dark colours are commonly used by Western Pagans, Shinto is usually associated with white, as well as bright red, gold and green – black is avoided for the most part.
Read MorePost Christian Sacred Spaces, by Renee Lehnen
So fellow Naturalistic Pagans, I ask: Could you see yourselves gathering in an old, repurposed church? Does anyone have any experience in trying such an experiment? I’m all ears.
Read More“An Atheist’s Prayer” by Mark Green
Praise to the wide spinning world Unfolding each of all the destined tales compressed In the moment of your catastrophic birth Wide to the fluid expanse, blowing outward Kindling in stars and galaxies, in bright pools Of Christmas-colored gas; cohering…
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Pagan Coming Out Day – May 2nd
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