Patheos Articles - Paganism

Thialfi's Wish

Steven T. Abell — Mon Jun 10 18:00:00 UTC 2013

The story of Thialfi, who gave up comfort for his wish to be one of the best of men.

Persuasion

Steven T. Abell — Wed May 22 18:00:00 UTC 2013

I may never change anyone's mind, but if I do, it won't be because I lectured and harangued and imposed my infallible logic on them, Bub-style.

When Persecution Isn't, and What To Do About It

P. Sufenas Virius Lupus — Thu May 16 18:00:00 UTC 2013

New scholarship suggests that the martyrdom of early Christians is much exaggerated. How might this change our perceptions of religious persecution in the present?

Restoring Idolatry to Iconolatry

Sam Webster — Tue May 14 18:00:00 UTC 2013

The ancient icons of the Gods were destroyed in order to break worshippers' contact with their deities. Animating icons will make the Gods' power and blessings more accessible again.

One Defining Moment

P. Sufenas Virius Lupus — Thu May 02 18:00:00 UTC 2013

Waking up in the hospital can radically change one's priorities. In my case, it set me on the path to polytheism.

One Angry Queer

P. Sufenas Virius Lupus — Thu Apr 18 18:00:00 UTC 2013

Even as same-sex marriage moves toward legalization, many queer people and other sexual minorities are left by the wayside.