Coyote
The archetype I was most interested in was the trickster. Coyote was certainly one of those – and I loved the few stories that I knew about him. Anyone who…
The Troth removes Diana Paxson from all positions in unanimous decision
The Troth has removed Diana Paxson from all positions including Clergy and Elder as well as revoked her membership status. Continue reading The Troth removes Diana Paxson from all positions…
Pagan Community Notes: Week of May 9, 2024
In this week’s Pagan Community Notes, there is a Witch performing at Eurovision, Fellowship of Fire & Ice announces organizational statements, ancient Ogham script discovered in Coventry, events, announcements and…
The Labors of a Heathen: An Interview with Joshua Rood Part II
“Nexion is wrath,” the Eddas, and Michael Jordan: The second part of Lyonel Perabo’s conversation with Joshua Rood. Continue reading The Labors of a Heathen: An Interview with Joshua Rood…
The Troth suspends Diana Paxson from duties
The Inclusive Heathen organization, The Troth, suspends Pagan Elder Diana Paxson after a clergy candidate raises concerns about Paxon’s judgement regarding reported abuse. Continue reading The Troth suspends Diana Paxson…
Release religious prisoners of conscience: Religious Freedom Commission releases 2024 report
The annual report by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom has few surprises. The report highlights challenges around the world that remain and calls out China, Cuba, Russia, and…
“At best it’s wrong, at worst it’s dangerous:” More generative AI impacts
The broad reaching effect of generative Artificial intelligence are being felt by Pagans everywhere form art to searches. Author Sara Amis shares her story and warnings about AI. Continue reading…
Calamities in Pagan Cinema: “Tarot”
“Witches can often enjoy the film versions of ourselves,” says Meg Elison in today’s review of the new movie TAROT, “who worship fake deities, cast nonsense spells, and practice bonkers…
On Beltane (and Star Wars Day), let us reflect on passion
I recall celebrating my first Star Wars marathon in a small Parisian theater filled with strangers willing to give up a Friday night. Some arrived in costume, others brought blankets…
The Making of a Heathen: an interview with Joshua Rood, Part I
“Even though Ásatrú might not have been quite where I had imagined it, people were actively trying to work toward something. You don’t get temples and songs and chants and…