Freya Aswynn says that “giving gifts was a serious matter” in the Northern tradition (33), and that it was dishonorable to give or receive without an exchange. This concept was (and still is) present in several cultures around the world. For example in many Native American tribes, it is still considered disrespectful to ask for a blessing from a spiritual leader or the Creator without first making a meaningful offering.
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Psychic rune reading: Gebo
Posted in Psychic Readings, tagged Bible, Christianity, Divination, Freya Aswynn, Gebo, Heathenism, Intuitive Consultations, Intuitive Readings, Neo-Pagan, Neo-Paganism, Northern Mysteries, Opportunities for Growth, Pagan, Paganism, Readings, Recommended Reading, Rune Lore, Rune Meanings, Rune Readings, Runemal, Runes, Spirituality, The Occult on March 12, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Which Heaven Is For Real?
Posted in Christianity, tagged Bestsellers, Bible, Current Events, God, Heaven is for Real, Interfaith, Jesus, New York Times, Religion, Religious Tolerance, Spirituality, Todd Burpo on March 11, 2011 | 3 Comments »
Reading the article left me feeling conflicted. On one hand, it’s clear by its sales that this book has brought hope and inspiration to many. With these in such short supply, I’m truly happy for anything that adds more of both to the collective conscious.
Capital punishment: justice or revenge?
Posted in Capital Punishment, tagged Abrahamic Religions, An Eye for an Eye, Bible, Christianity, Dead Man Walking, Death Penalty, Ethics, Illinois, Islam, Judaism, Moralism, New York Times, Pat Quinn, Prejean, Religion, Self-Righteousness, Sister Helen Prejean, Spirituality on March 9, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Who truly has the ethical and spiritual authority to decide if “an eye for an eye” is just punishment for a crime? How does killing someone, even when they’re guilty beyond all reasonable doubt, serve the victim, the victim’s family, and society at large?
The (Christian) sky is falling?!
Posted in Christianity, tagged Abortion, Agnostic, Agnosticism, Apostasy, Apostolistic, Atheism, Atheist, Baptist, Bible, Catholicism, Christ-Cons, Christian, Easter, Evangelism, Faith, Feminism, Fundamentalism, Gay Rights, God, Gospel, Holy Word, Iowa, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Jon Meacham, Meacham, Neo-Con, Neo-Conservatives, Neo-Pagan, Newsweek, Pagan, Pentecostal, Praise, Religion, Religious Tolerance, Spirituality, Vermont, Wiccan, Witch, Witchcraft on April 9, 2009 | 9 Comments »
Though they may never realize it, the Christ-Con’s sole saving grace is their failure to rebuild the bulwark of 1950′s Christian America. Had they been allowed to stamp out all beliefs and practices that don’t coincide with their own, it wouldn’t be long before another group rose to power and did the same to them.
Keep your religion off my body, please
Posted in Queer Perspectives, tagged Adam and Eve, Adam and Steve, Bible, Christianity, Evangelism, Fundamentalism, Gay, Gay Marriage, Gay Rights, GLBT, God, Holy Word, Iowa, Jesus, Jesus Christ, LGBTI, One Man One Woman, Queer, Religion, Religious Tolerance, Scripture, The Gay Agenda on April 3, 2009 | 1 Comment »
The beauty and sanctity of religion is diminished when it’s used to hurt people. Until they “get” this, evangelical Christians will continue to witness an exodus from their ranks and the continued crumbling of their antiquated institution.
The Nature of Joy, Part I
Posted in About Me, Spirituality, tagged Affirmations, Bible, Channeled Wisdom, Channeling, Christianity, Intentional Living, Living with Joy, Opening to Channel, Opportunities for Growth, Positive Thinking, Scripture on October 15, 2008 | 1 Comment »
These thoughts are not revolutionary; many who’ve gone before have spoken or written these words. In my case however, knowing these truths and experiencing them have been two entirely different things until very recently. The true meaning of joy is becoming less a mystery to me with each passing day. If this sounds profound, I believe it is. If this sounds haughty, know that [...]
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Thank you Pat Robertson
Posted in Christianity, tagged Agnostic, Agnosticism, Atheism, Atheist, Bible, Current Events, Evangelism, Faith, Fundamentalism, God, Gospel, Haiti, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Pat Robertson, Religion, Religious Tolerance, Scripture, Social Commentary, Word of God on January 14, 2010 | 5 Comments »
As more Christians realize the extent of your arrogance, insensitivity, righteousness, and general asshattery, many will undoubtedly hasten to distance themselves from you and your rhetoric. If I were a Christian, I’d certainly be embarrassed to be associated with you.
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