Baggage is one of the major topics which I harp on as a cause of major issues with Paganism. In this context “baggage” can run a gamut of incidences: unidentified emotional hangers-on, obvious biases based off of previous interactions or disappointments, or even trauma which needs to be addressed, but nevertheless colors the topic. It largely is considered an emotional response (“emotional baggage”) and there is an implicit assumption that “baggage” is negative. Baggage of all kinds can have an impact on the types of discussions which are had. Paganism is no exception. After all, how could it be? Many people come to Paganism after a less-than-affectionate parting with Christianity, or otherwise have had some previous experiences which color them to the prevalence of…
Anglo-Saxon Heathenry and Roman Polytheism
Posts from the “Roman Revivalism” Category
Another Announcement Following on the wake of my reblog for Heathen Talk, I thought I’d offer up a statement: In an effort to increase my engagement in my religious aspiration(s), I got in contact with Camilla Laurentine about the blog Roman Revivalism and her plans for the site. She and I spoke and, given how she has become more interested in Heathenry, and I am a Heathen that dabbles in the religio of the Romans, I offered my words and letters to her blog as an author. She has accepted me as a co-writer of Roman Revivalism, where I will be writing as Marcus Arminius. I will be writing Heathen-inspired Roman views (much to the disgust of my mono-cultural detractors, you know who you…
Of Axe and Plough 