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The spirit of the Burning Times is alive and well in California.  So I discovered this past weekend at Pantheacon. For years Patrick McCollum has worked to provide Pagan ministerial services for incarcerated Pagans, as is provided by Christian and other monotheistic religions. For his efforts McCollum has been told  by a prison supervisor that…

This is a small essay that tries to show how polytheism is universal in all theistic religious traditions.  I pick Christianity to make my case, but I think Islam or Judaism would also ‘work.’ In the process those who wonder why I sometimes defend Christianity and sometimes criticize it will see why that is so.

Wild Hunt has the whole sordid story. And another post that is relevant as well.

The last one was lightly visited, but this one may be more lively.

UPDATE The recent water boarding of a four year old by her father because she was not cooperative in reciting her ABCs. He is a soldier who had served in Iraq.  This event is sad commentary on a creeping American moral nihilism.  Nihilism is a failure to truly believe in basic precepts such as kindness, compassion, and…

Fred Phelps is one of my home state of Kansas’s more noxious exports.  But he had no idea what he would encounter when he brought his traveling freak show to San Francisco…  Laughing Squid reports. I really really really hope this catches on.  It has all sorts of wonderful possibilities. Thanks Laurie – 

In a comment on my “Spiritual Warrior” post Rombald suggested I was too concerned about the longevity of America’s religious liberty.  Here is my answer, because to do the issue credit took me beyond a simple reply. 

As I meditated this morning I found myself wondering how to keep an open hearted attitude towards the depraved individuals who spend such efforts attacking our religion and making life miserable for other people in general.  

Avatar is a hit with Amazonian indigenous peoples, who were invited by the Pachamama Alliance to a showing translated into Spanish.  They loved it and felt a close connection between themselves and the threats they face and the Na’vi.  There is also a great video about the event.

I was wondering how long the new Pagan site would last without incident given the number of Sauronic folks in Colorado identifying themselves as Christians. Apparently not long. I hope those responsible are prosecuted to the full extent possible and if cadets or military officers, given dishonorable discharges as betraying their oath of service.  Since…
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