en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/1066897 Comments by Skye http://wildhunt.org/blog/2011/05/paganism-solidarity-and-the-way-forward.html#IDComment157615127 What I meant was that the modern use of the word Pagan serves the Wiccan community well. When a Wiccan uses it to describe themselves, the person usually assume that right things about that particular Wiccan. When I, as a Reconstructionist, say I am pagan, that person automatically assume that I practice some form of witchcraft and subscribe to duotheism. I believe that mainstream Wicca differs too radically from the practice and philosophy of my path. This isn't to say that Recons should completely cast off the label, I think that we should still be considered a branch of "Pagan Religion." But we should also develop a more communicative descriptor that we could use as a better face for our movements. Mon, 30 May 2011 20:01:13 +0000 http://wildhunt.org/blog/2011/05/paganism-solidarity-and-the-way-forward.html#IDComment157615127 http://wildhunt.org/blog/2011/05/paganism-solidarity-and-the-way-forward.html#IDComment157312877 I think that it's easy enough for Wiccans to chastise the Recons about casting off the pagan label, because it was designed to serve them, and it does. And although the Reconstructionist paths have originally grown out of and found their home within paganism, that label doesn't serve us anymore. We're just too different. There comes a time where we have to let go of the outdated definition and stand on our own. To gain in power/influence even Christianity had to leave behind it's status as a fringe Jewish sect. Sun, 29 May 2011 17:16:12 +0000 http://wildhunt.org/blog/2011/05/paganism-solidarity-and-the-way-forward.html#IDComment157312877 http://wildhunt.org/blog/2011/04/pagan-community-notes-international-pagan-coming-out-day-whos-pagan-the-correllian-tradition-and-more.html#IDComment147306405 But using the heathen cosmology to represent something that is foreign to a heathen perspective seems strange to me. Anyway, it's really of no importance. Fri, 29 Apr 2011 20:21:59 +0000 http://wildhunt.org/blog/2011/04/pagan-community-notes-international-pagan-coming-out-day-whos-pagan-the-correllian-tradition-and-more.html#IDComment147306405 http://wildhunt.org/blog/2011/04/pagan-community-notes-international-pagan-coming-out-day-whos-pagan-the-correllian-tradition-and-more.html#IDComment147001009 Sorry, that was a very hastily posted comment. What I wanted to say was that i think he could of worded it better, or used a better example. Most heathens see their Gods as close to home and present in their daily lives. I feel that using Asgard as an example perhaps wasn't the best choice. Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:34:24 +0000 http://wildhunt.org/blog/2011/04/pagan-community-notes-international-pagan-coming-out-day-whos-pagan-the-correllian-tradition-and-more.html#IDComment147001009 http://wildhunt.org/blog/2011/04/pagan-community-notes-international-pagan-coming-out-day-whos-pagan-the-correllian-tradition-and-more.html#IDComment146995034 "The Gods are not just far off in Asgard, they are in our gardens and our homes." Way to alienate us heathens here. Thanks a bunch. Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:18:55 +0000 http://wildhunt.org/blog/2011/04/pagan-community-notes-international-pagan-coming-out-day-whos-pagan-the-correllian-tradition-and-more.html#IDComment146995034 http://wildhunt.org/blog/2011/03/harvard-hosts-anti-pagan-haters.html#IDComment137727942 Oh god, feel sick to my stomach... I can't even believe these guys get away with this. If I find out my brother who's at Harvard attended this, I will not be a happy camper. Sat, 26 Mar 2011 14:30:32 +0000 http://wildhunt.org/blog/2011/03/harvard-hosts-anti-pagan-haters.html#IDComment137727942 http://wildhunt.org/blog/2011/03/guest-post-patrick-mccollum-on-his-thailand-trip.html#IDComment137074824 Patrick, you are absolutely amazing. Thank you for all the work you are doing to further Pagan interfaith relations. This is where the focus of Paganism now needs to be. Thank you once again, and I wish you a speedy recovery. Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:55:36 +0000 http://wildhunt.org/blog/2011/03/guest-post-patrick-mccollum-on-his-thailand-trip.html#IDComment137074824 http://wildhunt.org/blog/2011/03/a-blessed-spring-equinox-3.html#IDComment136231587 Hail goddess Ostara! Lady of the spring, come forth, and bless our lands! Sun, 20 Mar 2011 12:49:24 +0000 http://wildhunt.org/blog/2011/03/a-blessed-spring-equinox-3.html#IDComment136231587 http://wildhunt.org/blog/2011/02/natives-against-native-religion.html#IDComment125995996 I think I just threw up a little in my mouth... when I think about the loss of culture that the full playing out of this situation may bring, I begin to feel physically sick. We may have promised them to govern themselves, but as citizens of Canada, I think that they must yield to the law in this matter. We are promised that we will have freedom of conscience and religion in this country. I for one hope that the Canadian government does not let this one slide. "2. Everyone has the following fundamental freedoms: (a) freedom of conscience and religion; (b) freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of the press and other media of communication; (c) freedom of peaceful assembly; and (d) freedom of association." Fri, 4 Feb 2011 21:39:02 +0000 http://wildhunt.org/blog/2011/02/natives-against-native-religion.html#IDComment125995996 http://wildhunt.org/blog/2011/02/happy-imbolc-4.html#IDComment125150716 Don't forget the wooing of Gerd by Freyr, don't forget us heathens! :P Hahaha, blessed Imbolc everybody! Tue, 1 Feb 2011 12:43:22 +0000 http://wildhunt.org/blog/2011/02/happy-imbolc-4.html#IDComment125150716 http://wildhunt.org/blog/2011/01/canadian-affirms-oath-of-citizenship-on-pagan-holy-book.html#IDComment124405341 I'm SO glad to live in Canada. I will never EVER live anywhere else :) Fri, 28 Jan 2011 20:37:50 +0000 http://wildhunt.org/blog/2011/01/canadian-affirms-oath-of-citizenship-on-pagan-holy-book.html#IDComment124405341 http://wildhunt.org/blog/2011/01/pagan-community-notes-patrick-mccollum-wisteria-marriage-survey-and-more.html#IDComment120320460 Patrick McCollum is without a doubt one of (if not the most) powerful warriors for the pagan cause. It is always a joy to hear about what he is doing in the world. I hope he keeps up the good work! Sun, 9 Jan 2011 05:46:01 +0000 http://wildhunt.org/blog/2011/01/pagan-community-notes-patrick-mccollum-wisteria-marriage-survey-and-more.html#IDComment120320460 http://wildhunt.org/blog/2011/01/theres-no-sacred-land-in-arizona.html#IDComment120240521 Boy am I glad to be part of Canada instead of the United States. Not that we're perfect but.... yeah. There's been too much bullshit leaking from across that border. Sat, 8 Jan 2011 18:22:01 +0000 http://wildhunt.org/blog/2011/01/theres-no-sacred-land-in-arizona.html#IDComment120240521 http://wildhunt.org/blog/2010/12/counter-point-christians-should-take-back-christmas.html#IDComment117819356 As an Asatruar, this issue is a lot easier to settle. My ancestors celebrated Yule in the way many modern peoples celebrate Christmas. So most things that my family does I can participate in without a guilty conscience (until they start praying that is!) Still, the biggest difference is that gifts were given to the land spirits instead of people, but that's easy to fix: I just give gifts to both! Blessed Yule. Fri, 24 Dec 2010 14:36:38 +0000 http://wildhunt.org/blog/2010/12/counter-point-christians-should-take-back-christmas.html#IDComment117819356 http://wildhunt.org/blog/2010/12/a-blessed-solstice-2.html#IDComment117201504 Time to party, have a bonfire, yule log, oath swearing, and to top it all off my Mead is finished and ready to drink! Blessed Yule all! Hail Freyr! Hail Thor! Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:49:41 +0000 http://wildhunt.org/blog/2010/12/a-blessed-solstice-2.html#IDComment117201504 http://wildhunt.org/blog/2010/12/the-daily-mail-a-parody-of-the-news.html#IDComment114365433 Disgusting... Just disgusting. Tue, 7 Dec 2010 22:38:07 +0000 http://wildhunt.org/blog/2010/12/the-daily-mail-a-parody-of-the-news.html#IDComment114365433 http://wildhunt.org/blog/2010/11/happy-thanksgiving-3.html#IDComment111888832 Hail Ullr, god of the hunt! May everyone's season be filled with plenty! I'm looking forward to a huge dinner tonight. Thu, 25 Nov 2010 13:14:42 +0000 http://wildhunt.org/blog/2010/11/happy-thanksgiving-3.html#IDComment111888832 http://wildhunt.org/blog/2010/11/quick-note-the-creepy-satanic-crime-videos-shown-to-police-officers.html#IDComment110854464 "We're satanists, and we're partying!" Sat, 20 Nov 2010 15:22:52 +0000 http://wildhunt.org/blog/2010/11/quick-note-the-creepy-satanic-crime-videos-shown-to-police-officers.html#IDComment110854464 http://wildhunt.org/blog/2010/11/the-mainstreaming-of-exorcisms.html#IDComment109569395 The more I hear from Paprocki, the more I feel sick to my stomach. Sat, 13 Nov 2010 14:44:08 +0000 http://wildhunt.org/blog/2010/11/the-mainstreaming-of-exorcisms.html#IDComment109569395 http://wildhunt.org/blog/2010/10/pagan-community-notes-rending-the-veil-handfastings-on-facebook-disability-in-paganism-and-more.html#IDComment106038110 I think the findings on heathen political leanings are probably accurate and in no way surprising, but still "troubling". As a heathen myself my political views tend to the liberal side, but I guess I'm in the minority. Mon, 25 Oct 2010 20:06:48 +0000 http://wildhunt.org/blog/2010/10/pagan-community-notes-rending-the-veil-handfastings-on-facebook-disability-in-paganism-and-more.html#IDComment106038110