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Tuesday 30 May 2006

Pagans In Prison Our Brothers And Sisters Behind Bars

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Book: Pagans In Prison Our Brothers And Sisters Behind Bars by Kenaz Filan

Today many inmates are finding spiritual solace through Wicca and Neopaganism. Some were Witches before their incarceration: others come to the Craft during their time Behind Bars. Whatever combination of misbehavior and misfortune led to their imprisonment, these Pagan prisoners serve the Goddess and follow their faith despite frequent hostility of their fellow convicts and prison administrators.

Used with writed permissions of Kenaz Filan.

Buy Kenaz Filan's book: Pagans In Prison Our Brothers And Sisters Behind Bars

Books in PDF format to read:

Shanddaramon - Self Initiation For The Solitary Witch
Robin Artisson - Path Of Initiation The Fivefold Pattern Of The Witching Way
Wouter Hanegraaff - Dictionary Of Gnosis And Western Esotericism
John Ronald Tolkien - Introduction To The Elder Edda
Kenaz Filan - Pagans In Prison Our Brothers And Sisters Behind Bars

Sunday 21 May 2006

Teutonic Magic The Magical And Spiritual Practices Of The Germanic Peoples

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Book: Teutonic Magic The Magical And Spiritual Practices Of The Germanic Peoples by Kveldulf Gundarsson

This is not a dry academic book. Gundarssons' writing flows like the sagas themselves, covering subjects such as norse deities and rituals. It describes the structure of the spiritual realms in which the Norse Magician would walk. It is no wonder that this book is considered the classic text book of anyone who would study runes or the Northern tradition.

Download Kveldulf Gundarsson's eBook: Teutonic Magic The Magical And Spiritual Practices Of The Germanic Peoples

Books in PDF format to read:

Eliphas Levi - The Magic Ritual Of The Sanctum Regnum
Richard Alan Miller - The Magical And Ritual Use Of Herbs
Medieval Grimoires - Arbatel Of Magic Or The Spiritual Wisdom Of The Ancients
Kveldulf Gundarsson - Teutonic Magic The Magical And Spiritual Practices Of The Germanic Peoples

Saturday 6 May 2006

To Be Wiccan Is To Be A Free

To Be Wiccan Is To Be A Free Cover Religion is one of the freedoms. People are born with here. It was one of the reasons the Puritans traveled from Britain to America in the 1600’s. Historically, the Puritans did not want to convert to Roman Catholicism. During that time, they were discriminated against for their beliefs, however, it is no different from today. Presently, many people are still criticized for their beliefs, and the religion most criticized is Wicca, mostly by the Christian and Roman Catholic religions. Studying both religions briefly, both, in general, are similar. In the United States, there are about 135,000 people who identified themselves as Wiccan, according to American religious Identification Survey.

Sometimes referred to as the Old Religion, Wicca was popularized in the 1950’s by Gerald Gardner, hence the Garnerian Wicca tradition. Other traditions with specific rituals and practices include Eclectic Wicca, Traditional Wicca, and Green Wicca.

Like the Ten Commandments within the Christian religion, Wiccans have their own text as well, called The Wiccan Rede. In addition, they have a book full of religious texts called The Book of Shadows, as well as the Holy Bible for Christians.

Many believe that the Wiccan Religion comprises of only spells, incantations, and rituals. Most Wiccans communicate with nature spiritually on a daily basis as part of their daily ritual. It does not exactly mean Wiccans brew potions or casts spells during the late hours of night. Like the Christian Christmas holiday, Wiccans celebrate Yule, in which they feast and exchange gifts as well. Also like Christians, Wiccans also have a church to worship their divinities, and recite texts from their Book of Shadows.

The basic concept of Wicca is duotheistic: One God and one Goddess. Some Wiccans being monotheistic, they keep constant contact with their divinities through meditation or any other form of divination. With every Sabbat and full-moon Esbats, they have certain rituals they tend to that correspond to that certain Sabbat or Esbat. There are eight Sabbats: Yule, Imbolc, Ostara (Easter), Beltane, Litha, Lughnassadh, Mabon, and Samhain (Halloween).

Judging from texts, sabbats, and certain ritualistic procedures, Wicca is no different from any other religion that exist here in the United States. With a more open mind, more people will be able to accept others for their religious beliefs. If not, then history will become the present, only more discreetly. (by Felecia S. Ewald)

Suggested free e-books to read:

Kaatryn Macmorgan Douglas - All One Wicca Book 2 A Grimoire
Charles Wentworth Upham - Salem Witchcraft And Cotton Mather A Reply
Aj Drew - A Wiccan Bible