I often preach that too many are coming to Paganism for the wrong reasons, such as a means to justify their otherwise socially unacceptable behavior. But our subculture seems to be handling them very well.

The problem is religious authority. Power corrupts and religious authority can potentially become an absolute.

The crazy part is this power is not taken by them, it’s given by us. I was raised Pagan, but I still say “oh my god” or laugh at a bad jokes and say “we’re so going to hell” because I was raised in a Christian society.

It’s part of our culture, you are taught from birth to sit in the pews, shut up and listen. you are taught that they are in charge of you, do what they say, without question.

Even as Pagans you’re looking for someone to take charge for you. The religion does not matter. It is not the belief system itself that can be blamed, but only the designated representatives and followers.

Every 99th Degree Grand Poobah High Priest of the Sacred Twinkie is just as human as you. Just as hungry, just as cold, just as vain, just as horny.