Hello again!
Yeah, I'm back! My mundane job has had me on the road and I have had some experiences that have made me set back and get grounded! The job is good but I am running out of steam and passion. Politics and B.S. on the job have a way of deflating dreams and ideals created in college!
Then, my good neighbor verbally assaults me for not being Christian. She actually challenged me while refering to the Bible! I don't get it - I just don'e get it! Why do Christians have to be so judgemental and condemning? Why do religious zealots get in somebody else's buisness?
To top it off, while surfing the net, I stumble onto a website from some Baptist Reverend Zealot who offers up "Open Season on Wiccans"! He actually preached the killing of Witches and Wiccans specifically. No wonder people drop out of society or live in the "Broom Closet"!
I can not hide in the Broom Closet and I am not the type to go quietly into the night and disappear. So, what should I do? Keep on keeping on, that's what.
However, I can choose where I live and I am ready to move to a community with other Pagans and Wiccans. Give me Witches, lots of Witches! Then, let me choose the mundanes I wish to associate with.
I am not saying that some Witches may not be open minded or judgemental or whatever. I am not foolish enough to think that we are perfect, no one is! We are simply a cross section of society and we are as much like others as anyone else. I would just like to live in proximity to others with the same or similar beliefs and values.
So, does anyone know of a Pagan or Wiccan community where I could move into or next door to? Maybe a Retreat or Purpose Community. Washington or Colorado would be nice.
Meanwhile, we Pagans simply must support the Civil Rights of everyone! Support the ACLU and vote for those politicians who support our rights! That may be hard to swallow for some since the terror of the 9/11 attack, bombs in London and Spain. The terrorists have done their bloody best to destroy just one thing, our civil liberties. There is no doubt in my mind that terrorists are sick criminals who need to be prosecuted. But the rest of us need to strive to get along.
However, we must always watch our backs! If we don't protect our freedoms what will happen to our children? Canada is a great country but is leaving America necessary? I don't think so! Let's do what we can do to keep what is ours, here and now! Canada will still be an option!
One thing is for sure, if we keep electing right wing Republicans we will not be safe in this country. If we are to stop the hate and and assure no more burning times, we need to take action. Speak up about Civil Rights for everyone and that includes law abiding Muslims. Elect no more Repulicans and get away, far away from oil and an oil based economy. Dependence on oil only assures more terror and war. We have got to stop the madness!
Support WitchVox too! WitchVox does more than most to support all Pagans, Wiccans and Witches everywhere.
Then, you me and all of us need to get involved. Particpate, speak up, get a blog, respond to a blog, write books, give speaches, sponsor or participate in retreats and gatherings, celebrate the Esbats and Sabbats. Practice our ways and teach your children!
Please, let me know what YOU think. Your comments will be published. (Although I reserve the right to edit any that must be in order to be acceptable to my readers!)
Brightest Blessings,
Stormy
