Naturalistic Paganism

Category: John Halstead


“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.

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“The Transcendentalists: An Original Relation to the Universe” by John Halstead

Emerson’s call for “an original relation to the universe” found its way into Neo-Paganism with its distrust of tradition and emphasis on the authority of individual experience, as well as the focus on reconnecting with nature.

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“Beyond Female Role Models: The Triple Goddess as Nature” by John Halstead

The Triple Goddess is not a role model for women. Rather, she represents Nature. And the relationship between the Triple Goddess and us reflects our relationship with Nature. To us, she is Mother, Lover, and ultimately, Slayer. We are her children, all of us, male and female. And we are, all of us, also her lovers and victims.

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Neo-Pagan History Quiz

Take this 12 question quiz to see how much you know about the history of Neo-Paganism.

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“A Brief History of Neo-Paganism” by John Halstead

Neo-Paganism has its roots in the 19th century Romantic movement in England and Germany which saw ancient paganism as an ideological and aesthetic counter to the influence of Western modernity and industrialism.

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