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A path of Magic
Morning Dew, copyright © Nene Thomas, used with permission
My path is Earth-centered. It is an open-minded path of spirituality, love, magic, knowledge and wisdom.
It is about loving the earth - which is viewed as sacred -, understanding the magic and beauty of nature and appreciating the sunrise or sunset, the moon and the stars, the flowers, the wind and
the rain. It is about connecting with nature and your inner-self. Temples for worshiping are not needed, for nature is a temple.
We live in harmony with the natural world, honouring mother earth (Gaia) and all life and celebrate the cycle of nature and the changes of the seasons. We discover the beauty of the universe and see everything (i.e. light and dark, day
and night, good and evil) as part of the natural balance.
All creatures have a power within them and people are free to choose how they will use that power. Nonetheless, since all living beings and
the world are connected, each action, however tiny, it will be reflected to the whole world.
I usually go don't really go, but, well, I could go to the local Unitarian Universalist Church along with other open-minded people. If you don't happen to be open-minded and think we should all burn in Hell, that's your right, but not my problem, so don't bother me.
(I don't see it as a religion, anyway, but rather as a way of life. My religious beliefs -whatever they might be- are actully private and I would like to keep them that way.)
More info about Unitarian Universalism:
Unitarian: A religious movement which features a lack of
dogma, a belief in the inherent goodness of people, and the obligation
for each member to seek out and develop his or her own system of
beliefs and ethics.
Universalism: A religious movement which historically
promoted the belief that every person will go to heaven after death.
This is in contrast with the traditional Christian belief that one's
natural destination is eternal torment in hell and only the ones that
are saved go to Heaven.
{Taken from Religious Tolerance - http://www.religioustolerance.org}
"Unitarian Universalists claim a distinct ideological orientation that, generally involves the following sentiments: they cherish creativity, freedom, and compassion; embrace diversity and interconnectedness; and promote personal spiritual growth and justice-making through worship, fellowship, personal experience, social action, deeds, and education. Though personal choice of belief is emphasize."
To read the whole article go here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unitarian_Universalism
From the Unitarian Universalist Association:
We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote:
- The inherent worth and dignity of every person;
- Justice, equity and compassion in human relations;
- Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations;
- A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;
- The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large;
- The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all;
- Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.
