Paganism
Opinion: Of Baptists and Pagans
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Karl E.H. Seigfried reflects on the role of the relationship between politics and refuge in contemporary Pagan religions.
The Wild Hunt (https://wildhunt.org/tag/midsummer/page/2)
Karl E.H. Seigfried reflects on the role of the relationship between politics and refuge in contemporary Pagan religions.
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Karl E. H. Seigfried celebrates Midsummer by honoring Thor, especially in his role as a guardian and creator of community.
Today, in the Northern hemisphere we honor the abundant light and in the southern hemisphere, the returning light.
Pagan Perspectives
A few years ago, I attended a bonfire celebration in South Florida for Midsummer, complete with drinks and drumming. It took place close to the beach, so there was a constant breeze, and it was held later in the evening, so the thunderstorms had passed over and the mosquitoes were full and satiated. The air was thick and accented by night-blooming flowers. But it was also bearable. The night takes no toll like the day. That year, a few friends interested in Paganism asked to join. They let the drums lead their bodies and thoughts.