Mark Green's Atheopaganism Blog: Community

Crunch Time: Pagan Priorities and the Otherworld

Sat, Jan 06, 2018

Mark Green

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Opinion, Pagan, Atheology

The fundamental difference between theistic Pagans and Atheopagans is that the former propose that there exists an “Otherworld”: a parallel dimension of reality in which reside gods, spirits, fairies and other such beings. Atheopagans, having a naturalistic worldview, don’t subscribe to this idea. As I look around the community, I…

“Harm None” Ain’t Good Enough: A Call to Action

Tue, Dec 26, 2017

Mark Green

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Principles, Opinion, Pagan, Politics, Atheology

There has always been something about the Wiccan Rede that has bothered me, and I’ve finally figured out what it is. The Wiccan Rede, for those new to the community or coming into Atheopaganism from atheist/skeptic circles, is the only widely (though far from universally) adopted moral precept in the…

Why Naturalism? Because This.

Wed, Sep 27, 2017

Mark Green

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Opinion, Pagan

Yet another example of a Pagan in a leadership position using that position for sexual misconduct, citing woo-woo “spiritual” reasons involving disembodied entities and “magical bonds” as “explanations” for his abuse. How far would such hokum fly in a naturalistic Pagan community? Not. At all. Willingness to…

A Reflection on Moon Meet

Sat, Aug 26, 2017

Mark Green

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Events

A guest blog entry by Kaigi-Ron. I was fortunate enough to be one of the celebrants at the very first Moon Meet, and I am deeply grateful. Events like this don’t happen nearly enough…sometimes it seems like we have more total eclipses than we do truly bonding, inspirational experiences such…

MOON MEET: A Weekend with Atheopagan Friends

Mon, Aug 07, 2017

Mark Green

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Atheopagan, Events

Moon Meet 2017 was wonderful! A warm, fun gathering, where we shared meals, rituals, discussions, workshops and a vision for Atheopaganism as a growing path. I went up to the site on Thursday, the day before the event began. Joined by so-helpful Atheopagans Orin, Jody and Collette, we helped site…

Four Days Left! Register for Moon Meet at Discounted Price!

Tue, Jun 27, 2017

Mark Green

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Events

Moon Meet will be the first Pagan gathering for Atheopagans, non-theist Pagans, and those interested in or curious about our paths. It will take place Aug. 4-6, on private, redwood-forested land near Healdsburg, California, in the wine country of Sonoma County. Due to a generous contribution by…