Naturalistic Paganism

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Call for Articles: Ancient Paganism and the Neo-Pagan Revival

Our themes for the month of June will be ancient Paganism and the Neo-Pagan revival.

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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.

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A 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

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“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?

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Mid-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.

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