Naturalistic Paganism
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“Was the Buddha a Humanistic Pagan?” by Tom Swiss
While neither humanism nor Neopaganism were established ideas in the Buddha’s time, there are enough resonances that Humanistic Pagans might legitimately claim him as a forebear, bringing a human-centered and nature-appreciative perspective to the spiritual quest.
Read MoreA Review of Tom Swiss’ “Why the Buddha Touched the Earth”, by Ken Apple
A review of “Why the Buddha Touched the Earth” by Tom Swiss
Read More“The worship of the gods is not what matters” by Brendan Myers
I hit upon one of the most liberating and life-changing propositions ever to have entered my mind, which is that the worship of the gods is not what matters. What, then, am I still doing in the pagan community? And if the worship of the gods isn’t what matters, then what does?
Read MoreMid-Month Meditation: “An Invitation to Contemplation” by Bart Everson
In honor of this month’s theme, I’d like to extend an invitation. For the next thirty days, take a few moments each day to meditate. Think of it as a thirty-day challenge, or an experiment, if that’s helpful. Further, let’s join together, as a sort of virtual support group.
Read More“Why Modern Paganism Is Good For Today’s Families, Part II” by Debra Macleod
The New Vesta is for people with humanist values such as gender equality and personal autonomy, who embrace science and reject the indoctrination of children into supernatural belief, and who don’t believe that “mankind” has the “god-given right” to exploit the Earth or its life. It’s for people who believe in co-existence and feel that spirituality, like life itself, should be dynamic and open to positive change.
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Pagan Coming Out Day – May 2nd
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