Messages In This Digest (4 Messages)
- 1a.
- Re: Jack/Advise on having been discovered as a pagan From: Sapphyre
- 1b.
- Re: Jack/Advise on having been discovered as a pagan From: Thomas Vincent
- 2.
- Lon Milo DuQuette comes to Long Island! From: philosophersstoneli
- 3a.
- Re: Advise on having been discovered as a pagan From: POP3.cot.net
Messages
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Re: Jack/Advise on having been discovered as a pagan
Posted by: "Sapphyre" mistymoonrising@yahoo.com mistymoonrising
Fri Mar 9, 2012 9:10 am (PST)
I feel ya. On discovering that I seriously practice witchcraft and am pagan, my brother insists that I am an atheist and that I need psychological help. I live with my mother because she has become too old to do a lot of things for herself. I've never blatantly said I'M A WITCH to either of them (my brother found out by reading my facebook), Mother suspects but says nothing. Basically I do what I do out of sight of her, as for my brother he can go butt a stump. If I'm nuts because of my beliefs I'm in good company, paganism is one of the fastest growing spiritual paths to date.
My advise, don't get in your mother's face, just do what you need to do in silence and when you can get your own place, do so and live your life.
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Q: What do you call an angry witch? A: Ribbit.
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In Inanna's Love
-Sapphyre
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From: jack_overhill <thomasquevincent@yahoo.com >
To: EarthwiseBOS@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Thursday, March 8, 2012 1:34 PM
Subject: [Earthwise] Advise on having been discovered as a pagan
I am a 22 year old male pagan with very high functioning asperger's syndrome, who still lives at home. My mother recently found out that I am pagan, and insist that paganism is of the devil. She is a devout Methodist, and wants me to explore and fallow Christianity. Mainstream Christianity though does not register with me, and the more I explore it, the more I grow to dislike it.
I don't like many of the beliefs of Christianity including how one has to accept Jesus for salvation, or how the sacred feminine is absent. For me in my exploration of paganism and alternate spiritual paths, I feel a spiritual connection with Tantra, Druidism, Vanatru, and Wicca. My mother worries that I am going into my imagination when things get difficult, and I am isolating myself. I feel that I am not, and if I could there are pagan religious groups I could join in my area.
I am waiting till I move out on my own, before more fully exploring a pagan lifestyle, and am working towards my independence. But in the meanwhile I don't know how to explore, and hold on to my spiritual beliefs, when my mother is so bent on me becoming Christian and insisting that if I fallow Wicca or Druidism that I will be tempted by the devil.
I want to honor my mother, but also form my own identity. I am also admittedly lonely, and would like to join the larger pagan community if I could.
Does anyone have any suggestions of what I should do?
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Re: Jack/Advise on having been discovered as a pagan
Posted by: "Thomas Vincent" thomasquevincent@yahoo.com jack_overhill
Fri Mar 9, 2012 8:10 pm (PST)
Thanks
I think that I will do as you suggest, and be secretive about my worship. Then when I can move out on my own, I will have much more freedom to come out of the broom closet.
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From: Sapphyre <mistymoonrising@yahoo.com >
To: "EarthwiseBOS@yahoogroups. " <EarthwiseBOS@com yahoogroups. >com
Sent: Friday, March 9, 2012 10:09 AM
Subject: Re: [Earthwise] Jack/Advise on having been discovered as a pagan
I feel ya. On discovering that I seriously practice witchcraft and am pagan, my brother insists that I am an atheist and that I need psychological help. I live with my mother because she has become too old to do a lot of things for herself. I've never blatantly said I'M A WITCH to either of them (my brother found out by reading my facebook), Mother suspects but says nothing. Basically I do what I do out of sight of her, as for my brother he can go butt a stump. If I'm nuts because of my beliefs I'm in good company, paganism is one of the fastest growing spiritual paths to date.
My advise, don't get in your mother's face, just do what you need to do in silence and when you can get your own place, do so and live your life.
~~~~~~
Q: What do you call an angry witch? A: Ribbit.
~~~~~~
In Inanna's Love
-Sapphyre
_____________________ _________ __
From: jack_overhill <thomasquevincent@yahoo.com >
To: EarthwiseBOS@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Thursday, March 8, 2012 1:34 PM
Subject: [Earthwise] Advise on having been discovered as a pagan
I am a 22 year old male pagan with very high functioning asperger's syndrome, who still lives at home. My mother recently found out that I am pagan, and insist that paganism is of the devil. She is a devout Methodist, and wants me to explore and fallow Christianity. Mainstream Christianity though does not register with me, and the more I explore it, the more I grow to dislike it.
I don't like many of the beliefs of Christianity including how one has to accept Jesus for salvation, or how the sacred feminine is absent. For me in my exploration of paganism and alternate spiritual paths, I feel a spiritual connection with Tantra, Druidism, Vanatru, and Wicca. My mother worries that I am going into my imagination when things get difficult, and I am isolating myself. I feel that I am not, and if I could there are pagan religious groups I could join in my area.
I am waiting till I move out on my own, before more fully exploring a pagan lifestyle, and am working towards my independence. But in the meanwhile I don't know how to explore, and hold on to my spiritual beliefs, when my mother is so bent on me becoming Christian and insisting that if I fallow Wicca or Druidism that I will be tempted by the devil.
I want to honor my mother, but also form my own identity. I am also admittedly lonely, and would like to join the larger pagan community if I could.
Does anyone have any suggestions of what I should do?
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Lon Milo DuQuette comes to Long Island!
Posted by: "philosophersstoneli" philosophersstoneli@yahoo.com philosophersstoneli
Fri Mar 9, 2012 8:10 pm (PST)
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Re: Advise on having been discovered as a pagan
Posted by: "POP3.cot.net" antakarana@cot.net marachela2002
Fri Mar 9, 2012 8:11 pm (PST)
Tell your mother there is no devil in paganism. It is a Christian invention.
Marachela.
----- Original Message -----
From: "jack_overhill" <thomasquevincent@yahoo.com >
To: <EarthwiseBOS@yahoogroups. >com
Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 11:34 AM
Subject: [Earthwise] Advise on having been discovered as a pagan
I am a 22 year old male pagan with very high functioning asperger's
syndrome, who still lives at home. My mother recently found out that I am
pagan, and insist that paganism is of the devil. She is a devout Methodist,
and wants me to explore and fallow Christianity. Mainstream Christianity
though does not register with me, and the more I explore it, the more I grow
to dislike it.
I don't like many of the beliefs of Christianity including how one has to
accept Jesus for salvation, or how the sacred feminine is absent. For me in
my exploration of paganism and alternate spiritual paths, I feel a spiritual
connection with Tantra, Druidism, Vanatru, and Wicca. My mother worries
that I am going into my imagination when things get difficult, and I am
isolating myself. I feel that I am not, and if I could there are pagan
religious groups I could join in my area.
I am waiting till I move out on my own, before more fully exploring a pagan
lifestyle, and am working towards my independence. But in the meanwhile I
don't know how to explore, and hold on to my spiritual beliefs, when my
mother is so bent on me becoming Christian and insisting that if I fallow
Wicca or Druidism that I will be tempted by the devil.
I want to honor my mother, but also form my own identity. I am also
admittedly lonely, and would like to join the larger pagan community if I
could.
Does anyone have any suggestions of what I should do?
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This Earthwise Book of Shadows group holds the expectation
that a tolerant, mature and respectful dialogue be strived
for in our communications with each other. Members are
encouraged to challenge anyone not adhering to these
principles and to notify the list owner Astarte if you are
offended by a posting, write to me at
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Thank you.
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Earthwise is a world wide group.
We are based in Bolwarra, NSW. Australia.
Located in the beautiful Hunter Valley where we hold sacred rituals, workshops, social events and outings, for more information see our calendar of events at Witches Meetup
http://www.meetup.com/earthwise/
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Astarte also works full time as a Psychic Counsellor, Medium,
Clairvoyant, Healer and Teacher.
If she can be of assistance to you, please see her home page at
www.earthwise.net.au
___________________________________________________________________________
ARE YOU CREATIVE?
Astarte is always sourcing new suppliers of quality pagan
related items, to purchase wholesale or even put on consignment,
she willing to purchase worldwide items for the Earthwise Store.
If you have something of interest please contact Astarte
earthwise@bigpond.com
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The Worldwide Spirit of Paganism
in Australia, America & Worldwide!
Take a Look at Our Huge EBay Store
For all your Magickal & Ritual Supplies
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This Earthwise Book of Shadows group holds the expectation
that a tolerant, mature and respectful dialogue be strived
for in our communications with each other. Members are
encouraged to challenge anyone not adhering to these
principles and to notify the list owner Astarte if you are
offended by a posting, write to me at
earthwise@bigpond.com
Thank you.
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Earthwise is a world wide group.
We are based in Bolwarra, NSW. Australia.
Located in the beautiful Hunter Valley where we hold sacred rituals, workshops, social events and outings, for more information see our calendar of events at Witches Meetup
http://www.meetup.com/earthwise/
___________________________________________________________________________
Astarte also works full time as a Psychic Counsellor, Medium,
Clairvoyant, Healer and Teacher.
If she can be of assistance to you, please see her home page at
www.earthwise.net.au
___________________________________________________________________________
ARE YOU CREATIVE?
Astarte is always sourcing new suppliers of quality pagan
related items, to purchase wholesale or even put on consignment,
she willing to purchase worldwide items for the Earthwise Store.
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