When witchcraft first flourished in the 20th Century, it was cutting edge. Hot on the heels of the feminist movement, the fledgling environmental movement, and a time of great social upheaval, neo-paganism opened a whole new realm of possibility that at once called to our roots but also challenged dominant paradigms. At the same time, a lot of us are drawn to pagan beliefs when we ourselves undergo inter and intra-personal change. To dedicate yourself to a pagan path is a challenging step to take, and the journey is a difficult one. If it was easy - everyone would do it. To be a pagan is already a radical and progressive act. But is it enough? I'd like to offer my own interpretation of what radical, progressive paganism can look like.
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Thanks for the stimulating article and comments. Paganism is such a 'big tent' encompassing so many different beliefs and practice -
Like most everything else in Paganism it is a matter of personal choice. If it ceases to be a choice than what good is it?
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Hi Jon ... we are living in different 'Paganisms'. Lee clear says she rights "from the point of view of a progressive witch living
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The irony of this post astounds me. The fact that you are really blind to its irony astounds me even more. Show me a neopaganism
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As Peregrin mentions, the views I express here are totally relevant to the climate I'm familiar with. Maybe it is different where
