A major theme in my understanding of religion and spirituality is that religious organizations are not so much a means to grow in genuine spirituality, as they enable many people to come together and engage in spiritual practice as a community.  The growth remains an individual responsibility, sometimes aided but sometimes hindered by the organizations…

For explanation, See previous post. CURRENT NOMINATIONS  Bell, Book and Candle Blair Witch Project Blair Witch Sequel (Book of Shadows) Hocus Pocus Scooby Do and the Witch’s Ghost The Craft The Guardian Wicker Man (newer) Wicker Man (older)  (With the one obvious issue exempted, I really liked it) Witches of the Caribbean 

I recently received a suggestion that Beliefnet might post a gallery with 10 of the WORST portrayals of Pagans in the movies, combined with 3 or 4 sentences as to why each was bad, maybe with links. I responded that I think this is a good idea – but I no longer see all that…

The open thread has continuing to evolve into a really fascinating discussion of divination and related issues.  It has also fallen pretty far down the list of posts, so I am raising it to everyone’s attention again. Click on the link above to bring yourselves up to speed, but best to comment here. enjoy. I…

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