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Stoicism: God or atoms? by Donald Robertson

Although most Stoics appear to have placed considerable importance upon belief in God (actually, Zeus), there is  some indication that others may have adopted a more agnostic stance, something relatively unusual for the period in which they lived. This debate…

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The greater significance of ley lines, by Erik Oakenshield

There are very few instances where scientific idea evolves into something most would deem “supernatural theory,” but ley lines followed such a path. Usually it is the other way around, where the inexplicable becomes scientific subject matter, i.e. the heavenly…

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John Toland’s birthday

  The term pantheist was first coined by John Toland (1670-1721), whose birthday is November 30th.  Paul Harrison describes him:   Toland was the first modern pantheist to combine a religious reverence for the Universe, with respect for science, and…

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Working ritual with the Center, part 2

– by B. T. Newberg This is the second of a 2-part series exploring a new technique for creating special time and space.  Part 1 introduced the Center.  Now, this part details the technique and its basis in psychology. How…

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Working ritual with the Center, part 1

– by B. T. Newberg This is the first in a 2-part series exploring a new technique for creating special time and space.  This part introduces the key symbol, the Center. Last Samhain’s ritual script experimented with a new technique…

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