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	Read Me: Topics and guidelines Wicca \| Neo-pagan Religions Trout February 7th 2007 Replies: x \| Views: 492
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	Attn: Mountain Man. Where the rubber hits the road: Wicca vs. Christianity technomage Replies: 203 \| Views: 6,579 \| Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ... Last Page	Posted: Today @ 04:08 PM by Augustine2004
So what do you offer in exchange--an empty promise of "treasure in heaven" by a prophet some 1900 years late for his own return?
	Sitting in the ER.... technomage Replies: 9 \| Views: 79	Posted: Yesterday @ 12:35 PM by mossrose
...with a family member. Prayers, energy, good thoughts all welcome.
	For Silent Running 2_Fatal Replies: 49 \| Views: 1,707 \| Pages: 1 2 3 4	Posted: November 12th 2009 @ 03:56 PM by tmancour
Hello! SR, would you be so kind as to provide your reasons for embracing the Wiccan faith. Subsequently, would you please provide your reasons for rejecting Christianity. Thanks so much, Take care.
	Thoughts on the quantum mechanics approach to magickal interpretation? Seri Replies: 16 \| Views: 413 \| Pages: 1 2	Posted: November 7th 2009 @ 10:40 PM by shadowmaster
I recently finished reading Kerr Cuhulain's new book, Magickal Self-Defense, which spends a fair bit of time discussing the use of the Schroedinger Hypothesis and other quantum mechanical theory in order to understand the functioning of magick. For the unfamiliar, what the Schroedinger Hypothesis states is that, until an event is observed, it exists in a state of potential for all possible answers, but once it is observed, reality "collapses" onto the result. The classic example of this is...
	Pagan Theology (Pagans and pagan FRIENDLY folks only) Cu Mhorrigan Replies: 17 \| Views: 649 \| Pages: 1 2	Posted: October 27th 2009 @ 01:10 PM by tmancour
I am curious about how some of us examine the things we believe in about the Gods and how we get our beliefs across to others. Take myself for example: I am by no means a Wiccan, I do not subscribe to the "All gods are The Lord and All Goddesses are the Lady" concept of divinity If anything I tend to be more of a Polytheist, seeing the "Deithe" as great beings that have helped to shape the various cultures they were worshiped in. I kind of came across this Idea as one that I have always...
	Clothing jesusfreak Replies: 7 \| Views: 304	Posted: October 26th 2009 @ 01:36 PM by NeilUnreal
First off I would like to thank all those that have posted in my other two threads in here. I should have posted back thanking you guys. Ok now to get down to business alittle I have a few friends and now a girlfriend that is Wiccan, and I am learning alot about the Wiccan faith. I'm not sure if this is a steriotype or not but but it seems like they all like the dark clothing and shop alot at hot topic and spencers and all those what i think to be alittle strange clothing places but might...
	Just what DO Neo-Pagans believe? MetalMark Replies: 34 \| Views: 1,359 \| Pages: 1 2 3	Posted: October 26th 2009 @ 11:21 AM by tmancour
All I have are my mangled ideas with minimal base in reality (mostly because I'm not interested, but still.) So, what is it?
	Question BrianK Replies: 5 \| Views: 1,121	Posted: October 26th 2009 @ 11:20 AM by Pilgrim
How old is neo-pagan?
	I'm a grandpa! technomage Replies: 18 \| Views: 300 \| Pages: 1 2	Posted: October 15th 2009 @ 05:15 PM by Jedidiah
My grand-daughter Emma was born today! Born at 11:04 7lb 9oz 20 inches long Head full of dark brown hair. :yay:
	Why is Paganism Attractive? Turgonian Replies: 26 \| Views: 1,890 \| Pages: 1 2	Posted: July 10th 2009 @ 10:50 AM by Lepidopteryx
What do you see as the attractive sides of Paganism? Please advertise without bashing any opponents, will you? :smile:
	Happy times and request for good vibes. Freya Replies: 14 \| Views: 472	Posted: July 9th 2009 @ 12:24 PM by Chrs181818
On the weekend my girlfriend and I are going to be getting married :smile: The Gov't might not recognise it, but this is for us not for them so that doesn't matter to us :love: We'll be going on a 16 day cruise for our honeymoon, which will be lots of fun for us. Then on the 19th we'll both be getting pregnant which has me even more happy and a bit nervous.. So I'm asking for some happy thoughts and good vibes sent my way for some good weather over the weekend and for our future kiddies. Thank...
	Wiccan weddings? Storico Replies: 10 \| Views: 1,521	Posted: July 7th 2009 @ 07:16 AM by Freya
Hi there! I thought I'd wander over and pick your brains. A friend of mine is marrying a wiccan guy either this summer or early this coming autumn, and they're having two ceremonies -- one at city hall to keep my friend's parents happy :wink: and another with friends. That one is going to be more "wiccan oriented". I tried googling "wiccan weddings", but I couldn't find a heck of a lot. I'm not sure how many people who follow Wicca actually have a religious-based wedding like that... it...
	Father-Mother-love ? headheart Replies: 3 \| Views: 150	Posted: June 30th 2009 @ 04:39 PM by technomage
Having in the past read various things by those who have merged their Wiccan Beliefs, with their Christian Beliefs, and in particular the understanding of the different parental roles of which our own natures are fed. I was wondering how this synthesis is viewed by Wiccans in general. I am not looking to establish a bridge of reconciliation, or anything bizzaro. I am just thinking about how this fusion has been rejected by the Churches down through History. Though Roman Catholicism has...
	Art or the Pulpit? The two Pronged Approach to Spirituality. andrasnm Replies: 3 \| Views: 246	Posted: June 30th 2009 @ 04:38 PM by technomage
"We are facing unsettling times when peace of mind and harmony are much sought after conditions. Unfortunately, where there is a need often the snake oil salesmen appear from the woodwork. I am talking about the mysterious “Ancient Wisdom” often enough to get emails that asks; ”Ok, where can I learn this Ancient Wisdom, reliably and for FREE?” People have natural instincts, well from the few obvious gullible, who know and realize that God’s consciousness and peace of mind is not something...
	Is it acceptable? MichelleA Replies: 4 \| Views: 338	Posted: May 4th 2009 @ 05:55 AM by headheart
I have only just joined this forum. I am pagan so have started with the pagan forum. I have noticed the number of christians who have posted their opinions and bible verses where it has not been asked for or wanted. Is it acceptable for a pagan (or anyone for that matter) to do so in the christian threads? If it is not, then would this be a case of hypocracy?
	Atheist Pagans? Uncouth Angel Replies: 9 \| Views: 398	Posted: April 7th 2009 @ 10:05 PM by Freya
So what am I to make of so-called atheist pagans? Is it just me, or does this label make no sense whatsoever? I encounter a lot of people who identify themselves as such, and I must say, it boggles my mind. I understand that there are many religions that are nontheistic, like Buddhism, Pantheism, etc., as well as some branches of paganism that certainly wouldn't recognize the Christian God, but I don't think it's at all accurate to call these beliefs atheistic. As for someone who identifies...
	Question jesusfreak Replies: 5 \| Views: 806	Posted: March 22nd 2009 @ 11:40 AM by shunyadragon
Hello I have a friend in my area were I work that is Wiccan and I am just curious of what the religion is. I know that they belive in spells and that kind of stuff I was just curious about everything else so I am more knoledgeable when people talk about the Wiccan faith.
	"Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live." (Exodus 22:18) Pythagoras Replies: 70 \| Views: 6,553 \| Pages: 1 2 3 4 5	Posted: March 15th 2009 @ 04:26 PM by technomage
Discuss.
	Questions about The Da Vinci Code FreezBee Replies: 34 \| Views: 1,797 \| Pages: 1 2 3	Posted: March 15th 2009 @ 01:21 PM by shadowmaster
I have just finished reading Dan Brown's The da Vinci Code, and since the book promotes the idea of a goddess to supplement the god, I take it that the book has a somewhat Neo-pagan bending. I must admit that I found all the preaching in the book annoying, because there were obvious flaws. For example the claim that the Dead Sea scrolls were Christian, which they clearly weren't. And the rather silly misspelling of 'Baphomet' with Hebrew letters: B a P V o M e Th
	Life after death jesusfreak Replies: 15 \| Views: 659	Posted: March 15th 2009 @ 10:08 AM by MichelleA
I have a friend on base in the Air Force that is Wiccian and a couple friends online that are Pagan. I was at a Pagan friends house for New Years and we talked religion a bit. I'm in no way interested in becoming Pagan but I figured God wants us to keep an open mind so I figured why not learn about other relgions and Paganism has always caught my interest and I have always wondered what Pagan's believe about Life after death.
	Ask a Wiccan! technomage Replies: 387 \| Views: 15,593 \| Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ... Last Page	Posted: February 17th 2009 @ 06:12 PM by Seri
:sigh: Yes, I'm getting on the bandwagon. Here's the place to ask me questions--either me specifically, or Wiccans in general. I'm not going to set any conditions about having to answer a question in return, though I don't guarantee that I won't ask one. These questions can be frivolous or serious. Just stick by Campus Decorum. :wink:
	The Pagan Next Door Meh_Gerbil Replies: 158 \| Views: 7,723 \| Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10	Posted: January 4th 2009 @ 07:56 PM by technomage
My daughter has a new friend, and as luck would have it, the little degenerate is a pagan. Seriously, though, he's a really polite 11 year old and they play very well together -- however, he's been telling my kid about his mommy's religion and I'm trying to help her fill in the gaps. She wants to know about spells, potions, gods & goddesses and so forth. I'm trying to explain to her that these things aren't for the Christian and I want to run a couple of my explanations past some real...
	Talking about indignation Seri Replies: 3 \| Views: 400	Posted: December 22nd 2008 @ 09:21 AM by technomage
Intro to the question: I work in a national photography company's production lab doing work that involves seeing hundreds of images each night. Tonight, I found one of a young man wearing a shirt in which the only things visible were a cartoon hag depiction of a witch, a partially obscured phrase involving the words "witch's" and "coroner", followed closely by "Salem, Massachusetts." I had a bit of anger come over me for that. So, Burning Times. What about it causes the most offense to...
	Happy Yule Seri Replies: 2 \| Views: 287	Posted: December 22nd 2008 @ 12:55 AM by Seri
Peace and love, friends. Blessed be.
	Good News and An Energy Request Cu Mhorrigan Replies: 1 \| Views: 317	Posted: November 2nd 2008 @ 09:31 PM by Durthorin
Well, I'm an Uncle again, My sister In law gave birth to a boy today! They are still deciding on a name for the kid, but I managed to give them some advice, (Name the kid something that won't be easily made fun of.) I also Called Mom and we are going to the Doctor's next week on Tues, so I would appreciate some prayers/candles lit for her this week. For those of you who are new to me, My mom was diagnosed with Cancer a couple of years back and we went through the treatments together. (The good...
	Beware of the witch! FreezBee Replies: 6 \| Views: 363	Posted: October 28th 2008 @ 04:21 PM by FreezBee
The Zoo in Aalborg, Denmark has hired the Neo-Pagan Danny Druehyld to do a magick show among the animals in the Zoo. According to the Zoo, it's just entertainment, but local pastors consider it a religious performance, because Ms. Druehyld is not an actor doing a show, but a self-declared witch, who claims to believe in the magick. If you can read Danish, read about it here. The pastors believe it is dangerous for children to watch a REAL witch, but would accept an actor doing exactly the...
	Lessons to learn on Samhain Cu Mhorrigan Replies: 13 \| Views: 468	Posted: October 22nd 2008 @ 01:57 PM by guacamole
1) the plenty of Summer would soon give way to the lack of winter. With the message being to be prepared for the hard times by using the times of plenty to store up for yourselves and your family and Kin folk. 2) In spite of there being times of darkness (winter) the light will eventually come (summer) but it is wise not to curse the darkness but to understand the darkness is a needed part of our lives. it is in times of darkness that we learn that our families have survived these times...
	What's Up? Cu Mhorrigan Replies: 3 \| Views: 351	Posted: October 17th 2008 @ 09:16 AM by guacamole
Hey Folks, It's been a few Months since I last participated and I figured I would just tell everybody "WASSUP?" For the past year or so I have been attending a UU Church which is pretty pagan friendly. And I have also been busy with My self Publishing business. anyway Before I jumped into the festivities I thought I would say HI and Hope everyone has a great Samhain!
	Stone Henge May have been a Cu Mhorrigan Replies: 13 \| Views: 471	Posted: October 15th 2008 @ 05:37 AM by Seri
Cremation center and Not a Healing center: According to some Archeologists... Interesting and Short Article. Personally I subscribe to it being Multi use....
	"Christopaganism"? MetalMark Replies: 5 \| Views: 528	Posted: October 13th 2008 @ 10:47 AM by Cu Mhorrigan
What's this all about?
	A Wiccan's View of "The Impossible Faith." technomage Replies: 29 \| Views: 1,006 \| Pages: 1 2	Posted: October 10th 2008 @ 07:53 AM by technomage
I've been asked repeatedly about this, and while I will admit to having little personal interest in the subject, it does seem to be important to many. Factor #1 -- Who Would Buy One Crucified? By the same token, who would by a hallucinating merchant; a disgruntled, retiring archivist; a failed civil servant; a prince with severe depression; or a former communist turned evangelical preacher? Factor #2 -- Neither Here Nor There: Or, A Man from Galilee?? Prejudice is indeed widespread in...
	Happy Samhain Durthorin Replies: 2 \| Views: 368	Posted: October 5th 2008 @ 11:16 PM by Seri
To all my fellow Pagans as the days draw nearer. A happy Samhain to you Blessed Be, Dur
	A Wiccan Speaks" Catholic/Protestant/Orthodox flamewars technomage Replies: 31 \| Views: 987 \| Pages: 1 2	Posted: October 4th 2008 @ 10:57 PM by Krusader
Y'all go right ahead with your flamewar. Give us non-Christians (and the uncertain Christians here) a real good look at the "brotherly love" and the "Oneness of the Body of Christ." I'll grab the marshmallows. I'm sure Lao Tsu has some popcorn somewhere.
	Negative Spirit Encounters? Apologia Xristou Replies: 4 \| Views: 662	Posted: September 7th 2008 @ 11:21 AM by John Goddard
To any Wiccans on this forum who are interested in responding: I am curious: Have you ever encountered negative spirits? If so, and if you feel comfortable sharing, please provide an account of your experience(s). In gratitude, apologiaguy
	Wiccan Apologetics? VenomX Replies: 38 \| Views: 1,839 \| Pages: 1 2 3	Posted: September 4th 2008 @ 03:28 PM by Seri
Are there any blogs out there that anyone knows of run by someone who would be considered an apologist for paganism or Wicca? I'm curious to read if there are any systemized arguments in favor of Wicca. Thanks for any help!! I really appreciate it! :teeth: Late Add-On: Just so everyone knows, I'm not looking to engage in a debate or attack the poor propritor of any blogs or website you point me to. I'm really curious to learn more about Wicca/paganism!! I want to read. Thanks again!
	"How do you know that neo-paganism (witchcraft) is true?" - Here is a Guide! Richbee Replies: 65 \| Views: 6,290 \| Pages: 1 2 3 4 5	Posted: August 11th 2008 @ 03:36 PM by Seasanctuary
Here are a few solid facts for visitors here, and I rejoice in the generous joy of “Dare 2 Share”, and they have granted permission for me to post this full article, but I post in part: My Wiccan Friend (101) - By Greg Stier Most witches (often called Wiccans) are part of the contemporary neo-pagan movement which is rooted in the ancient god and goddess worship of several pre-Christian cults and religions (Greek, Celtic, Egyptian, Roman and Sumerian). While there is much diversity of beliefs...
	Witchcraft being grounds for war? Durthorin Replies: 26 \| Views: 2,175 \| Pages: 1 2	Posted: August 10th 2008 @ 12:51 PM by Seri
Any other Pagan find Christians discussing our existence being grounds for War disturbingly Crusaderish???
	Pagans and abortion (Pagans only please) Cu Mhorrigan Replies: 16 \| Views: 1,404 \| Pages: 1 2	Posted: August 10th 2008 @ 12:31 PM by Seri
On a more civil note, I kind of noticed that My position on the abortion issue is a bit skewed (more accurately I kind of differ with the few pagans I have spoken about this issue). I kind of take abortion this way, thaty it is a medical procedure and really needs to be treated with that fact. Yes it is safer that it once was, but It seems that People are a little too quick to use it for any and every reason. That it really should be used only if the life of the mother is in jeapordy and MAYBE...
	A Little Help on an Unnatural figure Malista_Dove Replies: 65 \| Views: 4,354 \| Pages: 1 2 3 4 5	Posted: August 4th 2008 @ 01:22 AM by Freya
I want to know everyone's thought about this. Even if this seems silly..I really want opinions. My fiance says that he keeps seeing a dark figure stalking around his home. When he shines a light..it disappears. Sometimes when his dog is in the house he gets in front of my fiance and begins to protect him from an invisible being. He barks and snaps at the air and will not let my fiance pass. Someone of someone let my ferret outside. It isn't possible because no one was home and there were no...
	NeoPagan Apologetics (long) IanCorrigan Replies: 6 \| Views: 800	Posted: July 13th 2008 @ 10:33 PM by MetalMark
Hello all :) I'm Ian, a practicing Pagan for these last 30 years or so. I spent the first 15 or so of those years first in personal experiment, then in the Traditional Craft. Since 1990 or I've been working in Druidic Paganism, specifically Ar nDraiocht Fein, one of the largest Pagan Druidic organizations. I'm very interested in apologetics as an intellectual exercise, even though it's pretty tertiary to the value and meaning of Paganism. I consider both ritual and myth to contain more...
	30,000 people descending on Stonehenge to celebrate the summer solstice. Huguenot Replies: 0 \| Views: 477	Posted: June 21st 2008 @ 03:21 PM by Huguenot
The soggy solstice: Britain braced for a washout weekend as 30,000 gather at Stonehenge to celebrate the longest day By Chris Laker Heavy wind and rain failed to dampen the spirits of around 30,000 people from descending on Stonehenge to celebrate the summer solstice today. The dismal, soggy conditions may have obscured the view, but the usual mix of Druids, hippies and sun worshippers still joined hands to welcome the rising sun on the longest day of the year. A spokeswoman for English...
	Understanding the "Lord and Lady" - Pagan Roots or Wicca Fertility Tradition? Richbee Replies: 41 \| Views: 3,109 \| Pages: 1 2 3	Posted: June 20th 2008 @ 03:59 PM by Huguenot
Handfasting of the Lord and Lady written for Imbolc 1997 by Terri Roessler The Lord and Lady stood before the Celestial Altar, Facing the High Priestess, who was seen but not seen, heard but not heard, the stars were Her gown, a nebula was Her cloak, and the Milky Way Her headdress,
	Have your spells worked? Lili Replies: 9 \| Views: 917	Posted: May 2nd 2008 @ 12:14 AM by penguinlove07
I would like to know if anyone here has ever casted a spell that worked, or been the recipient of a spell that worked, such as a healing spell. Please post your experiences.
	Wiccan/Pagan Chillout Thread! (Christians welcome!) technomage Replies: 443 \| Views: 14,885 \| Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ... Last Page	Posted: March 3rd 2008 @ 02:09 PM by One Bad Pig
Chill out time! This thread is intended to have some fun, relate to people, generally have a good time. No debate, no attacks, no stress--just get to know people. Pirates, Kitty-cats, and Spiderpigs welcome!
	Tlalynet Talks. Tlalynet Replies: 0 \| Views: 556	Posted: February 8th 2008 @ 07:39 PM by Tlalynet
Hey all, just trying to open a dailaouge. I'm not really interested in debating fundamentals, I belive to do that effectivly you need personal contact, and anyway, my skills used over the internet are not a shadow of as well developed as in person. Either way, I'm more interested in mooching skills and knowledge from another area of study in the supernatural than debateing. My post isnt particulairly orginised, I'll offer some of my own background for informations sake, and probably ask some...
	Solar Mythology and the Jesus Story Lady Macbeth Replies: 2 \| Views: 818	Posted: October 12th 2007 @ 08:57 PM by Ratnat
I found this article while browsing the Christianity 201 forum, and I had a few thoughts about it that I wanted to discuss. I debated about where to place this thread, but since it was as a Pagan that my interest in the article was initially sparked, I settled on this forum. (If there's a better place for it where I and other Pagans or religions can also post, please feel free to move it. I'm still learning my way around TWeb.) The article, "Solar Mythology and the Jesus Story" by David W....
	Sparko and LilPix: Why I do what I do technomage Replies: 10 \| Views: 840	Posted: September 25th 2007 @ 10:31 AM by technomage
Hi, guys. Believe it. :smile: When it comes to provable things (mainly science and history, because those are the areas I know best, but to a lesser degree law, religion, and anthropology), I do tend to play hardball. But when it comes to issues of belief, my preferred method of interaction is "Here's what I believe--what do you believe?" I'm far more interested in understanding people than in winning arguments, and I have NO interest in swaying people away from their understanding of...
	Wiccan Teacher: "I'm a Mega-Millions Winner" technomage Replies: 6 \| Views: 972	Posted: September 17th 2007 @ 11:44 AM by tmancour
http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/09/02/megamillions.jackpot.ap/index.html Cool for him! :thumb:
	I am now a Published Author (Paganism 101) Cu Mhorrigan Replies: 4 \| Views: 779	Posted: August 5th 2007 @ 07:30 AM by Storico
I am now selling An article I wrote titled "Paganism 101" on LuLu.com. It is a short booklet designed to give people a basic understanding of the Neo-Pagan religion along with resources to find out more at the reader's leisure. Please feel free to check it out. Comments are welcome
	Is Wicca too gender-focused? FreezBee Replies: 24 \| Views: 1,930 \| Pages: 1 2	Posted: June 26th 2007 @ 08:56 AM by FreezBee
Intro In my discussion with tmancour in the thread The Ontology of the Divine(s), tmancour wrote: No importance? Probably not. But the Manichean ideal you describe has made the worship of such dualities a royal pain in the spiritual butt for centuries, now. While it might be aesthetically pleasing, dual-worshipping cults like Christianity and Islam make the automatic leap, "If we worship a god of light, then by necessity all else is darkness". That makes them piss-poor neightbors for the...

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