What sort of spirituality do you normally associate with Vikings? Maybe the ancient myths of Valhalla come to mind? Tales of Odin, Thor and Freyr? Yesterday we saw a different side to Viking spirituality as my family and I explored the Vikings – Beyond the Legend exhibition currently showing at the Australian National Maritime Museum.Continue reading “The Spirituality of the Vikings”
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A question for the Pagan community
What is your view on moral absolutes? I ask this because I have heard different things from different quarters. For example, former Pagan Carl McColeman has said, “while some Pagans might choose to believe in the existence of metaphysical principles like good and evil, others argue that such principles are useless or could even beContinue reading “A question for the Pagan community”
Imbolc Festival 2012
The Daily Mail has published a fascinating series of images from an Imbolc festival in the UK. It’s well worth checking out.
Are some Wiccan rituals not so Pagan?
There are a couple of interesting posts on the Christian origins of Wiccan rituals over at Pantheon. See Is Wicca a Christian Heresy? and The Watchtowers and Abrahamic Wicca. I’m glad this is coming from a member of the Pagan community. It echos my own surprise upon first reading the earlier Golden Dawn rituals, onContinue reading “Are some Wiccan rituals not so Pagan?”
Horny Gods
Okay, I gotta pay that one.
Dark Green Religion
The new edition of Sacred Tribes Journal, Vol. 6.1, is now published, focusing on Dark Green Religion, with contributions from Bron Taylor and Loren Wilkinson. If you’re interested in Paganism, nature religions and eco-spirituality you may want to check this out.
Shalom in Salem
I stumbled across an article on Phil Wyman in Salem: Christians, pagans compete (gently) for Salem’s souls. It was quite favourable despite the non-Christian authorship. Isn’t this a beautiful quote: “It was not Christianity as I was used to it, which was someone with a sign on the street, yelling at you,” said Alario, who isContinue reading “Shalom in Salem”
The wheel of the year and the tree of life
Yesterday, in introducing the book, Encountering New Religious Movements and the Thin Places missional worship experiment, reference was made to a collaborative project “in designing an artistic reinterpretation of the sabbats that visually portrays Christ’s mission.” Well, here’s the actual artwork. You’ll find more, including the explanation at The Wheel and the Tree, the online version ofContinue reading “The wheel of the year and the tree of life”
Religion in Australia
Survey shows religion still has the numbers but Aussie witches are bemused about being listed as figments of people’s superstitious imaginations. Stacey Demarco miffs, “As for the 78 per cent who don’t believe in witches … I don’t believe in you either.” I’m just chuckling.
Salem Witchcraft Trials
Religious persecution is something I find deeply offensive, particularly when persued by people who claim to be followers of the messiah, Jesus. Yet, it has happened, and if we are committed to ensuring it never happens again we must remember. So here is some archive information on the Salem witchcraft trials, something I am truly sorry for.Continue reading “Salem Witchcraft Trials”
Curious Christian 