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Archive for January, 2008

• Lasting Pagan Communities | Jan 27 2008

  Ian, from Dreaming the Future Closer, wrote a thought-provoking article on different types of religious engagement. He proposed that there are three kinds of approaches to religion that people can have, the “Problem Solver” (whom for now I prefer to call the “Occultist”), the “Traditionalist” (whom I prefer to call “Communitarian”) and the “Grappler [...]

• Pagan/Wiccan Prayer Basket | Jan 19 2008

  People across the ages have prayed to the Gods using many tools. Some focus on a symbolic image such as a pentacle, a cross or a book. Others close their eyes and fold their hands. Some pray with beads or a rosary. And some people use prayer baskets.

  There are many ways a prayer basket can be made. The most common way, which I have seen on Christian sites, are essentially mini-shrines with representations of things the owner wishes to pray for. The Pagan prayer basket, as I have been taught, is a bit different as you will see.

• Daily Devotionals | Jan 14 2008

  Connecting intimately with the divine is the primary focus of religion, regardless of how each religion views divinity. There are many ways to build and reinforce this connection, with the simple daily devotional being one of the most effective. No matter the religion, the daily devotional is an important reminder of your connection to the divine and the gifts you receive from the divine.

• Wiccan Ordination and Ministry | Jan 06 2008

  Wiccan ministry is a controversial subject. It is expected to be so in non-Wiccan circles, where long-established religions prefer to maintain their oligopoly on the Divine. Unfortunately, the controversy also rages within the Wiccan community. Hopefully, this article can shed a different light on the nature of ordained ministry, along with information about becoming an ordained Wiccan minister.