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My daily practice: Morning ritual, by John Halstead
I want to share what my daily practice is. Basically, it involves four short prayers in the morning to the air, Sun, water, and earth. Then I have a prayer over meals. And finally I have a ritual at night…
Read MoreIn defense of “gods”
– by B. T. Newberg Why would a naturalist speak of goddesses and gods? What do these words offer that other terms do not? Whenever a naturalist pulls out the “g” word, there is always the danger of misunderstanding. Others…
Read MoreWhy I love ritual, by AtheistWitch
Beyond showing a reverential attitude towards nature, I think of ritual as a type of jazzed-up positive thinking or artistic, useful, self-suggestion. The reverential attitude is present even in my rituals which are not nominally focused on a natural event….
Read MoreThe new Copernican shift: How science is revolutionizing spirituality
– by B. T. Newberg We are experiencing a new Copernican shift that is revolutionizing our spirituality. It is undermining our sense of humanity as something privileged in the universe, the sole possessor of “soul”, standing above the beasts and…
Read MoreUnderstanding word use and how science relates to myth and religion, by Rua Lupa
This week we have a new “challenge” piece. Rua Lupa engages the issue of appropriate terminology. As always with challenge posts, this is an opportunity to listen, question oneself, and develop thoughtful responses. Remember, this is offered in the spirit…
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Pagan Coming Out Day – May 2nd
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