Tag Archives: atheism
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For Naturalistic Practitioners, Are Pagan Aspects A Distraction From Naturalistic Goals?
Leave a commentJan 20, 2022 by Rua Lupa
I simply find myself asking, “what is the point?” and get the sense that it is the feeling of emotional connection that is being sought out, and familiar imagery can make that easier – hence the personification of nature. This is something that I am very wary of for one major reason – Nature is very complex and metaphorical personification of Nature, by its very nature, over simplifies these complexities.
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Answering The Most Common Childhood Question(s): Death + New Human Life
Leave a commentNov 1, 2017 by Rua Lupa
Its that time of year when Death is displayed in all its G(l)ory, and so is also a time when many families have to start the conversation on what Death is and how to come to terms with that.
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Druidism And Its Limits
5Oct 20, 2017 by Rua Lupa
Druidism, it is most commonly seen as being strictly Celtic, and that is the primary reason why I instead call myself a Saegoah – or alternatively to non-pagan aware folks, a Naturalist
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Saegoah Pursuits: Creative Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping
Leave a commentDec 20, 2016 by Rua Lupa
As this is the time of year when we reach the climax of seasonal gift wrapping, I have decided to share some of my creative eco-friendly wrapping techniques – and there are really two primary methods to it. 1) Cloth Bag Wrapping, and 2) Paper & Paint Wrapping
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You Can Be Pagan, Or You Can Be Atheist, But You Can’t Be Both – Or So I’m Told
Leave a commentAug 18, 2016 by Rua Lupa
Pagan is a label that simply has claimed me, I’m just through trying to push away from it and have accepted it.
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Pagan, But Not What You’re Assuming
1Aug 10, 2016 by Rua Lupa
Many continue the conversation assuming that I believe in supernatural beings, like spirits in the rocks, air, rivers, etc. and deities; that the Earth, Moon, Sun, Stars, are beings that care about you; that I follow the Celtic ‘Wheel of the Year’; practice magic/majick; read tarot/divination cards; and perform ceremonies that involve enchanting a circle, the elements in specific directions, and going clockwise. Mistaken on all accounts…
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Solitary Saegoah Ritual Outline – With Alternative Wording (Great For Earth Day)
Leave a commentApr 19, 2016 by Rua Lupa
“…From Stardust, our Planet. From its Oceans, a long lineage of Life. Life that became us. This is our Home.”
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Falling Out Of Christianity, Into Paganism, And Getting Up In Atheism
Leave a commentNov 20, 2015 by Rua Lupa
“One day it hit me – I no longer believe that there is a God, I no longer believe Christianity. I just couldn’t. It didn’t make any sense. Having everything I thought was foundational about my place in the world fall out from under me left me feeling the need to grasp at the closest thing that I could feel was solid ground. That ended up being Paganism.”
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Equilux, Preparing For A New Day: Ethical House Cleaning, Downsizing, Mending & An Offering To The Birds
Leave a commentMar 19, 2015 by Rua Lupa
Rua Lupa gets into the nitty gritty of conscientious house cleaning and downsizing, with added tips on how to repurpose sentimental items, mend clothes with style, and use what comes out of house cleaning as gifts for the birds.
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Inoculative Libations to the Land
Leave a commentMar 9, 2015 by Rua Lupa
One Saegoah’s way of doing Libations.
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What Atheists Can Learn From Pagans
Leave a commentNov 16, 2014 by Rua Lupa
What could an Atheist possibly learn from Pagans? Well, a lot actually. Hear what those things are through someone who is already both Atheist and Pagan
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A Saegoah Styled Wedding – or Bonding Ceremony
1Aug 18, 2014 by Rua Lupa
A Saegoah Wedding is called a Bonding Ceremony, and it is typically done between Transequinox & Equinox when the weather is warm, food is plentiful, and if conception occurs the offspring arrives when most life does – in spring. As it is now that time of year, here are a couple of Bonding Ceremonies. One Public, and one Personal.
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Nature Is Enough – A Stream of Consciousness Essay
Jun 2, 2014 by Rua Lupa
When I’ve analyzed my own experiences, I’ve found that they are seen the way they are because I’ve framed them that way in my mind. When I remove my preconceptions of what I’d like Nature to be, what I find is that Nature is indifferent and impersonal, and I like that.
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Cultural Quandaries: Death
4Nov 7, 2013 by Rua Lupa
Death is often something dreaded and not talked about. This sort of reaction to a reality we face has caused more grief than warranted for the amazing thing that it is. Here is a way to approach death in a very positive way that makes the transition easier for you, your loved ones and the ecosystem we all rely on.
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Ritual & Ceremony of a Naturalistic Saegoah Part 2 of 3 – When & Where I do Ritual and Ceremony
Leave a commentOct 15, 2013 by Rua Lupa
When would a naturalistic Saegoah do their ceremonies and rituals? This question really should be, what makes a when?
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Ritual & Ceremony of a Naturalistic Saegoah Part 1 of 3 – Why I do Ritual and Ceremony
1Oct 8, 2013 by Rua Lupa
Why would someone who considers themselves naturalistic (AKA an atheist) do ceremonies and rituals? Here is why…
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Cultural Quandaries: Soil
Leave a commentJul 18, 2013 by Rua Lupa
Soil. The source of all our nutrition requires it, making it immensely valuable. But our agricultural and gardening practices are not treating it that way. In fact we are killing our soils on a grand scale. How did it become this way? Is there a solution? We’ll get into that and the solutions that are not what you’d think…
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Community Connections: Ehoah Ceremony Outline
Leave a commentMay 2, 2013 by Rua Lupa
A ceremony that revolves around how Nature functions, and is relevant no matter where on earth you are.
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New Writer: Rua Lupa (Archived From No Unsacered Place)
Nov 23, 2012 by Rua Lupa
Rua Lupa’s self introduction – written for when they started on No Unsacred Place in November 2012. Since having had closed its doors and moved to Patheos, Paths Through The Forests in April, 2014.
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