Lighting a candle to a tree. Dear Gods.
How could anyone be so stupid?
In England's Malvern Hills, the 500-year old Whiteleaved Oak has gone up in flames. Charred tea-lights were found at its base.
Dear Gods. How could anyone be so stupid?
Tea-lights are despicable anyway, and never a worthy offering. Ask yourself: what kind of offering leaves garbage behind?
Hear, O Pagandom:
Not all offerings are appropriate to all gods in all circumstances.
Fire is never an appropriate offering to a tree.
My people, let us think before we offer.
Did a pagan offering burn the 500-year old Whiteleaved Oak? Let us sincerely hope that it did not.
Dear Gods. How could anyone be so stupid?