Believing in the Postman
Terry Pratchett said believing in the Gods is like believing in the postman. He was right. We see the mail coming and going and we know the postman exists, but she isn’t very important to us.
View ArticleBe The Dark
On Sunday I encouraged my fellow UUs to be the light. But what if you don’t particularly feel like being the light? What if you’re still hurting, still afraid, still mad as hell? What if you’re just...
View ArticleAn Oath to the Morrigan
What happens after you find a God? Sometimes we’re called to priesthood. Sometimes they just want your devotion. And sometimes, the relationship is a constantly-changing journey. This is the story of...
View ArticleWhen You Hear The Call of The Morrigan
People are craving knowledge of the Morrigan. They yearn for direct experience of her. They wonder how they should respond when they hear from her. There are many ways to respond – this is one way, a...
View ArticleThe Morrigan Calls More Than Warriors
“What does the Morrigan want with me? I’m not a warrior.”
View ArticleToward a Common Polytheist Theology
In the last post I said that over time, modern Paganism will settle into three main groupings: polytheism, traditional witchcraft, and non-theistic Nature worship. That’s more of a guess than any sort...
View ArticleAwareness and Context in Contemporary Polytheism
There is a hunger for the first-hand experience of the Gods. But in order to recognize and understand these experiences, we must build a polytheist context and develop our awareness of the Gods.
View ArticleThe Mabinogi, The Dagda, and Traditional Witchcraft
Three reviews: a new album by Damh the Bard, a scholarly and devotional book for the Dagda, and a hands-on introduction to Traditional Witchcraft.
View ArticleThe Morrigan Calls People In Different Life Situations
I see Her calling people who are young and inexperienced – and a few who are old and inexperienced – who’ve never been in a fight in their lives. But with study and practice they can grow into...
View ArticleThe Morrigan Didn’t Call You Up Just To Smack You Down
The Morrigan is a Battle Goddess and I’m glad people take Her seriously. But I worry that some are holding themselves back due to unnecessary fear. It’s good to be reverent and respectful. But the...
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