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Where in CA? I found that getting involved in groups and activities that aren't "church" or scout (my husband is a scoutmaster ![]() |
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There are two main support forums for exmormons. I belong to both but really am only involved in one: PostMormon.org. There are a lot of atheists there and I would say that is the predominant view. There are a few pagans but I haven't talked to any of them yet. I think I will make a more concerted effort in this area. |
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I am in southern CA around Orange County. It would be nice to find some people that I could be more comfortable around as you have. If you have any pointers, please let me know. |
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We aren't currently poly, but I'm open to it - long story on how I ended up here. I stay for a number of reasons, but one is because many of the people here have had some of the best suggestions on making a marriage work. My husband has a bff, a lady friend (through scouts), that is basically his best friend. She accepts the title of "sister" and gets very annoyed when others tease her about being his second wife. It is a platonic relationship, but emotionally, it goes much deeper than mere friendship. He is not pagan! Me, I'm kinda floating, still Christian in basic faith (but don't want to associate myself with any "church" or even the title of Christian), with very pagan leanings. Still new to the idea and still doing research. Actually, most scouts are Mormon. Our troop isn't, but most are because the church demands participation, assigns leaders and pays for it as I'm sure you may know. As far as finding a group, it would depend on what activities/hobbies you enjoy. Like I said, I joined Scottish re-enactment group that performs at the Renaissance Faire and found I have more in common with these people than anyone I've ever met at church. It took me a year of researching different things and attending new and different functions. I asked questions, looked at websites, etc. This group just clicked for me and now I have some awesome friends. Before nearly ALL my friends were somehow connected to my husband, either through church or scouts. I decided that had to also change. If you like to sail, go down to the marina on a Saturday morning and ask if anyone needs extra hands, someone is always looking for extra bodies to crew on a boat. If you like to shoot, take a class and the local shooting ranges usually have event nights, etc. It won't happen overnight, but getting involved in new activities really helps developing a life outside of "church". If you like ancient weapons and artisan type crafts, woodworking, metal, etc. I know a few groups... PM me we can talk more. |
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Arrow, there are so many different kinds of paganism.
As far as animism goes, try Shinto, or The Sacred Fire Community. This website has interesting things to say about just about every religion on the planet. http://www.beliefnet.com/ Try their belief-o-matic quiz to determine a good fit (20 questions). I just re-took it and Your Top 3 Faith Match Profiles Are: 1. Neo-Pagan (100%) 2. Unitarian Universalism (96%) 3. Liberal Quakers (89%) Neo-Pagans are a community of faiths bringing ancient Pagan and magickal traditions to the modern age--including mostly Wicca but also Druidism, Asatru, Shamanism, neo-Native American, and more. Neo-Pagan is an umbrella term for various and diverse beliefs with many elements in common. Some Neo-Pagans find no incongruence practicing Neo-Paganism along with adherence to another faith, such as Christianity or Judaism.
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I now consider myself an agnostic non-theist and here are my results: Your Top 3 Faith Match Profiles Are: 1. Unitarian Universalism (100%) 2. Secular Humanism (95%) 3. Liberal Quakers (90%) I have been reading a bit about secular humanism lately, so this is interesting. But I wonder why UU came out 100%. I've considered getting involved in the UU church in my neighborhood, which is where I got married, and have also looked into the Society of Friends meetings, but both of those still seemed too god- or bible-focused for my taste, from what information I came across. I kinda just want a like-minded community but don't feel the need to worship anything. I like secular humanism because they say: "...without theism and other supernatural beliefs, we affirm our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of humanity." No rituals needed - just my style. I'm going to see if beliefnet has more about them. Thanks, Mags!
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Wow there's so much I would like to say but don't want to come off as snarky.
First off tantra is not sex magick. Tantra is a word for spiritual teaching. There is a small part of SOME teachings that involve sex magick but not all. in fact, a large number of tantric practitioners are celibate because of the belief that men lose creative force and life through sex or even masturbation... That being said I read one response that Pagans and Wiccans mostly practice sex magick symbolically. Some do, and I would even say that most Wiccans I'm aware of stick with symbolic sex magick only. But this is not to say most don't in fact I've read a few articles in the Llewellyn Magical Almanacs of the past 4 or 5 years that have had sex magick information. If you're really interested in sex magick the works of Aleister Crowley and articles and books on Thelemic sex magick are recommended. There are also many modern books on sex magick available, do a simple search on Amazon for them. I also want to point out that sex magick doesn't have to be involved with another person or poly relationships. You can create sex magick simply through masturbatory techniques. I would certainly do more research though before I started trying this out if you're not sure of your religious beliefs or what path you would like to take. |
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Neo-Pagan (100%) New Age (89%) Unitarian Universalism (78%) Mahayana Buddhism (76%) Theravada Buddhism (72%) Liberal Quakers (58%) New Thought (56%) Hinduism (55%) Secular Humanism (53%) Taoism (52%) Scientology (52%) Mainline to Liberal Christian Protestants (50%) Sikhism (46%) Jainism (44%) Reform Judaism (42%) Nontheist (36%) Christian Science (Church of Christ, Scientist) (36%) Orthodox Quaker (35%) Baha'i Faith (19%) Seventh Day Adventist (18%) Mainline to Conservative Christian/Protestant (17%) Orthodox Judaism (16%) Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) (13%) Jehovah's Witness (11%) Eastern Orthodox (4%) Islam (4%) Roman Catholic (4%) |
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Have you tried explaining to her that sex magic is more than sex and it isn't necessarily about the magic. It is about the connection that goes deeper than spiritual or conscious. It is mostly what it represents. Giving yourself to someone mind body and soul in a merging on two entities into one. If it is that important to you and you still care about her. I don't know if this is how every one feels but when my fiance and I did a commitment ceremony when we first got engaged we ended it with a sex rite and on the last Beltane my fiance decided that this is what we would do as part of our celebration (but we really did it). I felt closer to him and he me when this happened. It is not something that most people are comfortable with though,especially if they are newbies to the faith or don't believe it.
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