Emerys Somerled

Part Five - Craft on High (or, Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll in Paganism)

Teacher plants. Mind expansion. Orgies. Party on Wayne! (more…)

Part Four - We All Come from the Goddess…

Or do we?

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Part Three - Good and Evil

“…beware the dark side…anger, fear, aggression.” ” Is the dark side stronger?” ” No…no….quicker, easier, more seductive.” -Conversation between Luke and Yoda

Is there such a thing as evil? Is there such a thing as good? (more…)

Part two - Morality

Dogma. That word is associated with many of the mainstream religions, to follow a set of rules governed by an ‘Almighty’ or one must face eternal damnation. This tenant and its followers has been used to oppress many women, men and cultures alike. (more…)

Or is it Just Fluff?

Ever since the release of such movies as ‘The Craft’, ‘Practical Magic’ and other positive media coverage of Pagan religions, there has been a rising interest, especially in young people, of Witchcraft. Statistically, teens and young adults are searching for spirituality like never before. But does this mean they always find it? Or when they find it, do they understand the theological aspects of their chosen beliefs? The answer to this is, in a lot of cases, unfortunately, no. (more…)

An Essay In Pagan Differences

Since Gerald Gardner revived the Witch movement with his Neo-Wiccan ideals, many Traditions, especially in the past decade, have trained themselves and their fellow coven members to believe their path is the proper and true way to Witchcraft. This has bled over into the solitaire community, causing many so-called “experts” to shun anyone’s interest in studying the Pagan lifestyle, or the Pagan who has already settled themselves into a tradition which suits the practitioner best. (more…)