[stylist] Bridgit and others

Tue Jun 4 23:40:55 UTC 2013

Bridget, The greatest truth you stated was "...according to Adler..."
She is of one opinion that does not line perfectly with all other
Pagans including Neo-Pagans which fall under the umbrella of Paganism.
Again, Wicca is NOT Witchcraft and Not all Witches are Wiccan. Sorry,
that is not a point for opinion or debate. It is fact. Adler is very
controversial within the community. She provides some wonderful
sources and information, but she is NOT the Pagan authority. She also,
is not the only practicing Witch out there to gain the information
about. Also, there are some ancestral traditions that are not actually
trying to recreate. They are living the beliefs that were passed down
from generation to generation and can be traced back as far as
genealogy permits. Many of these traditions are very closed as they
believe a Witch is born, not made, and it is not something to share. I
have had exposure to one of these groups. I would not call them a
coven as they are more of a lineage. It is very beautiful andis
possibly one of the oldest traditions in the world. Eve

On Tue, Jun 4, 2013 at 4:20 PM, Bridgit Pollpeter
<bpollpeter at hotmail.com> wrote:
> Witch Hunt: Mysteries of the Salem Witch Trials  by Marc Aronson is
> available on BARD.
>
> I enjoy reading Young Adult novels, and just because it's YA doesn't
> mean it's in *plain English.* smile. I just re-read Beast by Donna Jo
> Napoli, and she writes so beautifully. A lot of her diction and
> description is lyrical. She's one of my favorite authors.
>
> And I've read plenty of YA books that are longer. I think any novel,
> despite the target audience, if it's good, it's good, and any audience
> will enjoy it.
>
> The other book is Drawing Down the Moon by Margot Adler, which I do
> believe I mentioned in my original post. It's available on BARD as well.
>
> Bridgit
>
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> Bramlett
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> Bridget,
> Interesting. Is witch hunt on bard?
> So you read books meant for teens sometimes; me too. It is written in
> more
> plain english and usually not as long. good way to get an overview of
> the
> subject.
>
> Which other book are you refering to?
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bridgit Pollpeter
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> It is a long book, and some of it is pretty far-out, though some of it
> does resonate with me. I really like the environmental conservation
> element many pagan traditions get behind today along with the creative
> expression.
>
> Since most pagan ideals revolve around the natural world, many
> contemporary groups emphasize the importance of conservation and not
> destroying the natural world around us. I'm a little bit into this and
> the whole organic thing, so I like a religion that believes this a key
> part of worship and life in general.
>
> The end drags a bit as she gets a little redundant and includes a lot of
> info about specific groups, festivals and other resources. If anyone is
> interested in learning more about Wicca and neo-Paganism, this is
> definitely the book to read.
>
> I finished Witch Hunt: Mysteries of the Salem Witch Trials during the
> weekend. It uses actual documentation from the trials to attempt to
> figure out why people accused others of such heinous acts. It's written
> for teens, so it's not very long, and it doesn't delve into the subject
> as much as I would like, but it was informative and interesting
> nonetheless.
>
> That people may have or may not have been witches doesn't disturb me,
> but that people could have behaved in such a way as the accusers did is
> incredibly disturbing to me, especially considering the Puritan culture
> and mindset.
>
> It may take some time, but I still want to try to post something for the
> prompt. This is a fascinating subject, and I want to explore it in my
> writing.
>
> For now I better go. The baby is suppose to be sleeping, but he's
> playing in his crib, smile. Better make sure the diaper is okay. I
> wouldn't mind some magical powers to instantly switch his diaper from a
> dirty one to a clean one, grin! I actually don't mind changing diapers,
> but Little Man hates to be confined, and he squirms, twists and does
> high-pitch shrieking  whenever his diaper is changed. I hope this is a
> phase, frown.
>
> Bridgit
>
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>
> I've read that book; it's pretty good.  Long though.  You are right
> about how across the board, creative expression id a big part of
> neopaganism.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit
> Pollpeter
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> I've actually been reading various texts and books on the subject as a
> whole. I'm finishing Drawing Down the Moon: Witches, Druids,
> Goddess-worshippers and other Pagans in America Today, by Margot Adler,
> a journalist and Wiccan, or witch, as she states the two are synonymous.
> Next I plan to read a book detailing the actual trials during the Salem
> witch trials that has actual documentation from the hearings. All very
> interesting.
>
> Like Eve, I want to do justice to anything I attempt. Even though just a
> simple exercise, I try to put my best into whatever I create. And I go
> back and forth on nonfiction and fiction ideas. Though much of what is
> documented in Addler's book I find difficult to get behind, one
> interesting fact that is almost across the board with neo-Pagans, as
> they are called, is the importance placed on artistic expressions,
> music, dance and poetry being emphasized. Many find spiritualism through
> their art, and many believe these artforms are transformative and
> transcendent. Personally, whether it be music, dance, acting or writing,
> whenever I create, I feel alive, a sense of being something bigger than
> myself. It's like I'm on the verge of discovering something truly grand
> and big and beautiful. I've observed this predominatly when dancing,
> singing and certain types of writing, particularly when adopting a
> poetic voice. Hmmm... This could make an interesting article for S & S.
>
> And BTW, Beltane is actually May first (what is referred to as May Day
> in modern culture) and celebrates fertility by the joining of the god
> and goddess to usher in life with the coming of spring.
>
> Bridgit
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> From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Eve
> Sanchez
> Sent: Friday, May 24, 2013 10:45 PM
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>
> I have been thinking of Bridget's prompt and must opt out of responding
> to it. I think it is a wonderful prompt and is actually something I have
> been thinking of writing on for quite some time now. It is for this
> reason that I can not write at the moment, but I am not saying never. I
> just feel for me, that it is too important a subject for me to do a half
> ass effort on. I do not have the time at the moment to devote to such a
> project, but will someday. I hope that others will write on this prompt
> though and I look forward to reading the pieces. On this beautiful
> Witchy night though, I send blessings. Go out just after midnight and
> enjoy the magick of the lunar eclipse and the Beltane full moon. The
> veil is thin at this time, so who knows
> who you might see.  ;)      (I am trying to figure out how to write
> "Oooooo-ooo-oooooo." for you to get the spooky effect I intend. Eve
>
>
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