Naturalistic Paganism

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Chief Seattle surrenders native land

Paul Harrison’s Elements of Pantheism observes January 22nd as the day Chief Seattle (Si’ahl) surrendered native land.  This tragic memorial gains poignancy from the bittersweet speech delivered by the chief a year earlier.  Controversy rages over the authenticity of the…

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

In the U.S., Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is celebrated on the third Monday in January, which is the 21st this year. King was the chief spokesman for nonviolent activism in the civil rights movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination…

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Mimetic deities, by Chet Raymo

Winterviews continues today.  From the Solstice till Imbolc, we’re bringing you non-stop interviews and other goodies from big-name authors: Brian Swimme, author of The Hidden Heart of the Cosmos – Winter Solstice, Dec. 21st Jason Pitzl-Waters, Pagan journalist of The…

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The generosity of the sun, with Brian Swimme

Winterviews begins today.  From the Solstice till Imbolc, we’re bringing you non-stop interviews and other goodies from big-name authors: Brian Swimme, author of The Hidden Heart of the Cosmos – Winter Solstice, Dec. 21st Jason Pitzl-Waters, Pagan journalist of The…

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Winter Solstice: A naturalistic ritual for the cosmos

– by B. T. Newberg This ritual celebration of the birth of the cosmos is designed for use by Spiritual Naturalists of any stripe.  For those whose schedules permit and who can embrace the cold, it is best performed outside…

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