Huginn’s Heathen Hof has organized a declaration, signed by many different Heathen and some Pagan or other Polytheist groups, declaring our intent to boycott the Asatru Folk Assembly. They are calling it Declaration 127. Here is the meat of it: … Continue reading →
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Not in our Paganism? We’re not off the hook
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Lupa Greenwolf already said everything I was thinking about why this is wrong, and more clearly than I can right now. But I can’t say racism, gender essentialism, and homophobia are “Not in my Paganism” because they clearly still are, … Continue reading →
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Words are Bullets
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Every TERF that tells my wife and other transgender women that they aren’t real women or tell transgender men that they are traitors to their gender; Every Christian Fundamentalist that rejoices when LGBTQA people are abused or killed, or any Christian who “loves the sinner, hates the sin;” Every white cisgender man who makes rape […]
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TWIH Episode 77: The Politics of the Body with Irene McCalphin
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Irene McCalphin joins us this week to talk about the intersections of fat liberation and marginalization. Why is it important to have representation in spiritual imagery, both in regards to race and body size? Why is the language of our rituals important? How can we move through learning about these issues of marginalization and come […]
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TWIH Episode 76: Being Heathen with Cara Freyasdaughter
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In this episode, we talk to Cara Freyasdaughter, where we discuss her journey to Heathenism, her introduction to Freya and Freyr, and some of the issues that are challenging modern Heathenism. What are CUUPs and ADF? What does the lore say about racism and other issues that have been being dealt with within the Heathen […]
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John Henry, the Thunderer!
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Saturday evening I had the pleasure of watching a collection of newer animated short films by Disney studios. There were plenty of heartwarming themes, and some witty humor as well. Some seemed like they were meant to contribute to the … Continue reading →
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What Frith Isn’t – A Rambling Rant
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Frith is not just etiquette. It’s not about saying what people want to hear so they don’t get upset. It’s not about avoiding making too much noise. It’s not about keeping your head down and going along to get along. … Continue reading →
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TWIH Episode 66: Wholeness and Humanness with Laine DeLaney #pantheacon
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Laine DeLaney joins us in this episode to talk about her journey from her childhood religion of Islam to her current Heathen and magickal traditions. What does it mean to be a Heathen? Do you have to be of Northern European descent to be a “proper Heathen”? Is there really such a thing as an […]
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TWIH Episode 65: Being Intentionally Inclusive with Shauna Aura Knight #pantheacon
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Shauna Aura Knight joins us in this episode to talk about ritual practices that can make our public rituals more inclusive. What do we mean by inclusivity? How do we make the welcome clear so that others know that they are welcome into the ritual? Why are people so averse to using more inclusive language […]
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30 Days of Social Justice 26: Racism #30daysofsocialjustice #amwriting #blacklivesmatter
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I could have written about racism here, but I think it’s important to hear the lived experiences of those who are directly effected by racism. I have had the honor and privilege to interview many People of Color (and others) about racism, religion, and intersectionality. They have blessed my podcast, and me, by sharing their […]