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Rev Karl Ben-Jedi commented on Gavin Andrew's blog post Sky-Clad – a relic of the past?

"Believe it or not in contradiction to Hollywood and most Sunday school teaching the Kingdom of Israel had a very large "PAGAN LOVE AFFAIR" caused by Greek Hellenistic philosophy.Just the same as America has it's Americanism influence…"

Mar 30

Fantumofthewinds commented on Gavin Andrew's blog post Sky-Clad – a relic of the past?

"thank you interesting and I sure you are right when you speak of culture borrowing. Rome as well as Greece had very close ties at that time and a turning point for most of these from many Gods to that of a singular God.and of course the forming of…"

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Soren TwoCrows commented on Gavin Andrew's blog post Sky-Clad – a relic of the past?

"I think it is rational to assume that Christianity, a mystery religion in its earliest form would have borrowed from the initiatory rites of similar traditions. Below are a few responses that seem to make this point.Of course, who knows? The…"

Mar 29

Fantumofthewinds commented on Gavin Andrew's blog post Sky-Clad – a relic of the past?

"Ritual , purification .... http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/judaica/ejud_0002_0014_0_13881.html"

Mar 29

Rev Karl Ben-Jedi commented on Gavin Andrew's blog post Sky-Clad – a relic of the past?

"" I demonstrate that early Christians in the Roman Empire were baptized in the nude", I would agree that this was most likely the case.My reasoning is based on the practice within modern and ancient Jewish practice.The ritual use of a…"

Mar 29

Fantumofthewinds commented on Gavin Andrew's blog post Sky-Clad – a relic of the past?

"Interesting article and thanks for your thoughts. [ I demonstrate that early Christians in the Roman Empire were baptized in the nude ] I found no evidence of this, but never the less a interesting concept. and yes I agree. as for family , I would…"

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Soren TwoCrows commented on Gavin Andrew's blog post Sky-Clad – a relic of the past?

"I enjoyed this article. It seems that this is a topic not often discussed in the United States. I would suspect that this is a result of our religious upbringing and our poor self(body) image, which we have dutifully accepted from our societal…"

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Jul commented on Gavin Andrew's blog post Sky-Clad – a relic of the past?

"A wonderful essay on a very complex topic. There ultimately is no "one size fits all" answer, and that's a good thing. For those who are able to work skyclad (whether solitary or in a small group or at a private festival setting), it…"

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Sky-Clad – a relic of the past?

So it is spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and my U.S. and U.K. brother and sisters are entering the time of life and warmth and growth, while those of us in the Southern Hemisphere enter the long dark of winter.It occurred to me to wonder – how many Pagans will celebrate Beltane sky-clad this year?Before I venture into this topic further, a note for anyone reading this that is under the age of 18: no serious group, coven, priest or priestess, or teacher of a Pagan tradition will ever invite…See More

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Terry Power commented on Gavin Andrew's blog post Accountability and the modern pagan

"Gavin, I'd like to discuss this on my Pagans Tonight show on a Thursday night. Please contact me to make arrangements. Blessings, Terry"

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Sky-Clad – a relic of the past?

Posted on March 26, 2012 at 7:33am 8 Comments 3 Likes

It occurred to me to wonder – how many Pagans will celebrate Beltane sky-clad this year?

Before I venture into this topic further, a note for anyone reading this that is under the age of 18: no serious group, coven, priest or priestess, or teacher of a Pagan tradition…

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Accountability and the modern pagan

Posted on January 21, 2012 at 9:39pm 3 Comments 4 Likes

So... what happens when a Pagan says or does something that makes us look bad to the broader community?

Last year, a member of the Pagan community in Melbourne, Australia, was jailed for a serious traffic offense, and was reported as claiming that the laws didn't apply to her due to her beliefs. This week, she was back in the news again for holding a handfasting ceremony inside a Catholic Church (the priest agreed in advance, but later said that he felt as if he was 'possessed…

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Reflecting on 2011: Why are so many Christians hostile towards Wicca and Paganism?

Posted on December 30, 2011 at 7:58am 1 Comment 6 Likes

At the start of 2011, the Catholic Truth Society published a booklet: "Wicca and Witchcraft - Understanding the Dangers" by Elizabeth Dodd. It purported to "explain" Wicca from a theologically sound Catholic point of view. This booklet and other larger books * have in large measure defined 2011 for me.

I was irritated enough by what I read in these books to write a response. For a number of years, I have acted as the media officer for the…

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At 12:05am on December 16, 2010, Lady Onie said…: Onie back, just saw you're new, well, wecome do what thy will and harm none, glad to Meet you and look forward to learning with you! May I ask your level in Wicca/Paganism? You know,beginner,yada yda yad....lol

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At 5:29pm on December 31, 2009, Juliet White said…: Hello Gavin, i am new to wsi, and just watch your interview at the Parliament, i am only starting to find that there are more pagans in Australia than i thought, i am finding i hard to find a group in my area, Bundaberg, if you know of any i would love to meet them, i have always studied at home alone and would now like to get outther and greet and meet. Juliet.