Messages In This Digest (5 Messages)
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- It is almost time to reveal great things at Blue Ridge Beltane From: Jenn Hawthorne
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- Re: Do Pagans believe in Sin? From: Lori Bauersfeld
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- Merlin Stone From: Don W
- 4a.
- Re: Annouicing a new Psychic Fair in the Houston Area: This will be From: Teresa Meyer
- 5.
- Dja C? From: grambadger@juno.com
Messages
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It is almost time to reveal great things at Blue Ridge Beltane
Posted by: "Jenn Hawthorne" myautumnkitty@yahoo.com myautumnkitty
Sat Feb 26, 2011 8:06 am (PST)
These warmer days that keep popping up can only mean one thing—spring is coming—and so is Blue Ridge Beltane 2011!
We've been working hard behind the scenes, not only to get everything ready for what is shaping up to be our best festival yet—but also to keep what we've been working on a surprise!
And it hasn't been easy, because we are bursting at the seams, wanting to tell more about our vendors, our world-class workshops, expanded Inner Sanctum options for the 18 and older crowd—and our surprise headliner who will be providing us with entertainment!
So stay tuned. In the next few weeks, we're going to start posting more on our Web site www.BlueRidgeBeltane.org and start sending out more notices. Keep checking the site, and tell your friends! You'll want to be the first to know about the excitement that's building for Blue Ridge Beltane 2011!
Bright blessings,
Blue Ridge Beltane Festival Committee
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Re: Do Pagans believe in Sin?
Posted by: "Lori Bauersfeld" enigma9363@gmail.com enigma9363
Sat Feb 26, 2011 8:32 am (PST)
Gods,
I love it when we're intellectual.
Lori B
Good job, grambadger. Very good point about the "low self esteem" - if the
body is a temple, it would be a 'sin' to find it lacking.
On Sat, Feb 26, 2011 at 2:40 AM, grambadger@juno.com <grambadger@juno.com >wrote:
>
>
> sin is certainly not christian exclusively. Some are quick to point out the
> "harm none" clause. Like so many Ideas that shaped the world, the idea of
> sin predates the advent of christ, it may be even older than the Code of
> Hammurabi.
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ (scroll down)Code_of_Hammurab i
> It maybe older than Jerico or Dwaraka, who can say? But any time a priest
> class appears, there sin shall be also.
>
> We in the Neo-pagan movement certainly believe in sin, except we have given
> it new names. We call it misogynism, homophobia, corporate greed, jealousy,
> judgementalism, low self esteem, and so forth.
> Venal sins include; littering and using words like "actress", or "fireman"
> in mixed company.
> The Mortal sins would include mining, drilling or farming with a profit
> motive. Actually just about any economic activity that isn't 501 might be a
> sin, case depending on how many jobs were created without leaving a carbon
> foot print.
>
> But the most of all, sin takes form of telling a pagan a truth that he
> wants to believe isn't so, for example: Let us tell ourselves that we do not
> believe in sin but let us also chastise rebuke and ostracize the number of
> who speak against our "beliefs" or behave in a way that isn't pagan enough
> for us, eh?
> I once read in a supplement to Green Egg which included excerpts from...
> (paste)
> American Council of Witches
>
> (Defunct)
>
> While several Pagan-wide ecumenical fellowships had formed in the early
> 1970s, there was a felt need by some NeoPagan witches for a similar group
> based in the Gardnerian witchcraft or Wiccan movement. Taking the lead in
> building such a structure was Carl Weschcke, owner of Llewellyn Publications
> and publisher of Gnostica magazine. In 1974 he called together a meeting of
> Wiccan leaders and members to be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota. At that
> meeting the council was formed and officers elected. Weschcke was chosen to
> head the council.
>
> Possibly the most important work of the council was the issuing of a
> lengthy statement, the "Principles of Wiccan Beliefs," which summarized the
> consensus of belief of those groups that had emerged out of the Gardnerian
> Witchcraft revival. It affirmed witchcraft as a nature-oriented religion
> based in rites attuned to the natural rhythms of life exemplified in the
> phases of the moon and the seasonal movement of the sun. Wiccans seek to
> live in harmony with nature. They believe the Creative Power of the universe
> is manifested in polarity, male and female, and they value sex as pleasure,
> the symbol and embodiment of life, to be utilized as a source of energy in
> worship and magical practice. The statement went on to emphasize the
> non-hierarchial nature of the Wiccan movement and their non-belief in
> "absolute evil" or the concept of "Satan" or the "devil."
>
> The council immediately ran into the fierce independency of Wiccans, many
> of whom saw any attempt to organize above the coven level as an attempt to
> control. While many gave tacit approval to the council, it was never able to
> function as it was designed. It survived into the early 1980s.
>
> (see also, and please notice their end notes)
> The American Council of Witches'
> "Principles of Wiccan Belief" (1974)
> Seventy three Witches founded the Council of American Witches in 1974. In
> April of that year, at the Spring Witchmeet in Minneapolis, MN, (1974-APR-11
> to 14), they adopted the following document. At the time, Wicca and other
> Neopagan religions were greatly misunderstood in North America. This
> document helped to set the record straight.
>
> The thirteen statements are necessarily vague. They do not precisely and
> completely match any one Witchcraft tradition. But they do provide an
> introduction to the full range of belief systems found within "Wicca."
>
> Its policy of including all persons, regardless of "sexual preference" --
> now referred to as sexual orientation -- was almost unheard of back in 1974.
>
> The Council disbanded later in 1974.
>
> ********************* ********* ****
>
> In seeking to be inclusive, we do not wish to open ourselves to the
> destruction of our group by those on self-serving power trips, or to
> philosophies and practices contradictory to those principles. In seeking to
> exclude those whose ways are contradictory to ours, we do not want to deny
> participation with us to any who are sincerely interested in our knowledge
> and beliefs, regardless of race, color, sex, age, national or cultural
> origins, or sexual preference. 1
>
> 1. We practice rites to attune ourselves with the natural rhythm of life
> forces marked by the phases of the Moon and the seasonal Quarters and Cross
> Quarters.
>
> 2. We recognize that our intelligence gives us a unique responsibility
> towards our environment. We seek to live in harmony with Nature, in
> ecological balance offering fulfillment to life and consciousness within an
> evolutionary concept.
>
> 3. We acknowledge a depth of power far greater than that is apparent to the
> average person. Because it is far greater than ordinary it is sometimes
> called "supernatural", but we see it as lying within that which is naturally
> potential to all.
>
> 4. We conceive of the Creative Power in the universe as manifesting through
> polarity-as masculine and feminine-and that this same Creative Power lies in
> all people, and functions through the interaction of the masculine and
> feminine. We value neither above the other, knowing each to be supportive of
> the other. We value sex as pleasure, as the symbol and embodiment of life,
> and as one of the sources of energies used in magickal practice and
> religious worship. 2
>
> 5. We recognize both outer and inner, or psychological, worlds -- sometimes
> known as the Spiritual World, the Collective Unconscious, Inner Planes, etc.
> -- and we see in the interaction of these two dimensions the basis for
> paranormal phenomena and magickal exercises. We neglect neither dimension
> for the other, seeing both as necessary for our fulfillment.
>
> 6. We do not recognize any authoritarian hierarchy, but do honor those who
> teach, respect those who share their greater knowledge and wisdom, and
> acknowledge those who have courageously given of themselves in leadership.
>
> 7. We see religion, magick and wisdom-in-living as being united in the way
> one views the world and lives within it -- a world view and philosophy of
> life which we identify as Witchcraft, the Wiccan Way.
>
> 8. Calling oneself "Witch" does not make a Witch -- but neither does
> heredity itself, nor the collecting of titles, degrees and initiations. A
> Witch seeks to control the forces within her/himself that make life possible
> in order to live wisely and well without harm to others and in harmony with
> Nature. 3
>
> 9. We believe in the affirmation and fulfillment of life in a continuation
> of evolution and development of consciousness, that gives meaning to the
> Universe we know, and our personal role within it.
>
> 10. Our only animosity towards Christianity, or toward any other religion
> or philosophy of life, is to the extent that its institutions have claimed
> to be "the only way," and have sought to deny freedom to others and to
> suppress other ways of religious practice and belief.
>
> 11. As American Witches, we are not threatened by debates on the history of
> the Craft, the origins of various terms, the origins of various aspects of
> different traditions. We are concerned with our present and our future.
>
> 12. We do not accept the concept of absolute evil, nor do we worship any
> entity known as "Satan" or "the Devil", as defined by Christian tradition. 4
> We do not seek power through the suffering of others, nor do we accept that
> personal benefit can be derived only by denial to another.
>
> 13. We believe that we should seek within Nature that which is contributory
> to our health and well-being.
>
> horizontal rule
> Notes & comments:
>
> 1. The word "preference" in the term "sexual preference" is misleading.
> Homosexuals are sexually attracted only to the members of the same gender.
> bullet Male gays are attracted only to men; they don't merely prefer men to
> women.
> bullet Lesbians are attracted only to women; they don't merely prefer women
> to men.
>
> 2. On the other hand, bisexuals are attracted to both men and women; they
> may have a preferred gender. Except among conservative Christians, the term
> "sexual preference" is rarely used today. The term "sexual orientation" is a
> more precise term. It appears that in some recent copies of this document,
> the sentence about ritual sex has been omitted, perhaps because of its
> potential to be misunderstood by the public. Although the practice of ritual
> sex has a very long history, the concept is very strange and scary to most
> people.
> 3. Left out of the description of this principle is the use of magical
> powers to actively attempt to help and heal others.
> 4. The concept of Satan is found not only within Christianity, but in Islam
> and some other religious traditions.
>
> horizontal rule
>
> Portions copyright � 2000 to 2008 by Ontario Consultants on Religious
> Tolerance
> Originally assembled: 2001-FEB-26
> Latest update: 2008-JUN-10
> Editor: B.A. Robinson
> (end paste)
>
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Lori B
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Merlin Stone
Posted by: "Don W" dwildgrube@earthlink.net dwildgrube
Sat Feb 26, 2011 8:38 am (PST)
From Z. Budapest via Oberon,
"Merlin Stone is dead. She passed away on the 25th of February 011 in
Daytona Beach after a long painful illness.
Lenny her life partner called me just minutes ago. I asked about what killed her,and the answer was a complications from dementia. Apparently she fell often and broke her bones. She had round the clock nursing, and Lenny stayed with her till the end. Her daughters came also, but they were already gone, after the cremation and a very small memorial. I think we should have a huge global memorial to Merlin. She was the first one who gave us back our historical heritage as women. Her research was diligent, "When God was a Woman" changed my life." Ancient Mirrors of Womanhood,"gave us a global view how interconnected our Goddess stories are. Lets plan a on line memorial!
So Please pass this on ." (end of Z's words)
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Re: Annouicing a new Psychic Fair in the Houston Area: This will be
Posted by: "Teresa Meyer" darkmoresnight@yahoo.com darkmoresnight
Sat Feb 26, 2011 10:35 am (PST)
Hi Uni
I asked to Hotel about setting up your Table they have no problem with it if we can fit it in to the room. Which I believe it can be done. The fee for the two day event would be $150.00 because of the size of your table. If this seem a bit pricie it is because it is a 2 day event and we are getting a 8'000 Sq.Ft. ball room. I do have a question for you do you have a web site? Facebook? or any other online venue? If so after we make what ever set up with you I will send you some information to place there to advertise Our event. Yes this is your event also if you think about it. So please let me know if you interested by contacting me here and also if you have any questions please call me at 713-956-7704 Please leave me a message with phone number of where you can be reached.
Thank you
Tricia Bradley
--- On Mon, 11/1/10, Kremt Vidje <kremtvidje@gmail.com > wrote:
From: Kremt Vidje <kremtvidje@gmail.com >
Subject: Re: [which_witch_is_witch] Annouicing a new Psychic Fair in the Houston Area: This will be a 2 day event
To: which_witch_is_witch@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Monday, November 1, 2010, 12:06 PM
How much would it be if I provide my own tables, say a 10x10 booth? I sell lots of general merchandise, such as incense, oils, athames, figurines, t-shirts, etc...
Uni
On Mon, Nov 1, 2010 at 12:01 PM, <darkmoresnight@yahoo.com > wrote:
Annouicing a new Psychic Fair in the Houston Area: This will be a 2 day event that will be running every month the Third Saturday and Sunday of the month starting in January.
Table prices are as followed.
6 Foot table is $40.00 per day. 8 foot Table is $50.00 per day.
All Psychic Reader will be setting up with a normal 20 Min. for $20.00 but instead of a 50/50 cut we will be only asking for $5.00 per reading. Readers must provide their own table.
If your interested in vending Please contact me at this e-mail address.
Looking for Psychic reader in the fields of Tarot, Palmestry, Runes, and more.
Vendors dealing in Psychic and or Wiccan Arts and Crafts. Books Crystals and more.
Services: Massage Therapy, Candeling, Aura Cleaning, Paranormal Investigations to name a few.
Again if your interested please contact me at this E-mail address.
Tricia Bradley
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Go in Peace and Blessed Be,
Uni
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Dja C?
Posted by: "grambadger@juno.com" grambadger@juno.com ingram_jd
Sun Feb 27, 2011 12:30 am (PST)
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