Polytheism Today explores the rich diversity of the divine as experienced in our modern world by polytheists from a variety of spiritual traditions. You and all your gods are welcome here!
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Last month, I spoke about divine diversity and inclusion at the Mattatuck Unitarian Universalist Society in Connecticut. I distilled my thoughts from a few episodes of Season 1 of the Polytheism Today podcast: What is Polytheism? (https://angelaraincatcher.substack.com/p/episode-1-what-is-polytheism-227), What is a God? (https://angelaraincatcher.substack.com/p/episode-2-what-is-a-god-c98), and Divine Diversity (https://angelaraincatcher.substack.com/p/episode-7-divine-diversity-153). I encourage you to check out those episodes if you enjoy this video.
I wish I could share with you the wonderful comments and conversations I had with congregation members after the service and during the fellowship. Some were curious and open to a perspective they had not considered before. Some were familiar with Wicca and were excited to hear about the gods in their church. Some wondered if I thought the gods were “real” and if they talked to me (the answer is “yes” to both). These comments and questions have given some a lot to think about, which may fuel future writing or podcast episodes.
With all that is going on in our current political climate in the U.S., I think it is vital for those of us who can speak publicly about polytheism, the diversity of the gods, and link that to diversity in our natural and cultural world, to do so. There is another way — there are MANY other ways — to be in relationship with each other and the world around us. Ways that are nurturing and liberating. Ways in which the whole person and the whole of existence is embraced and valued. I, for one, think that polytheism as an intellectual and spiritual construct and worldview is a way forward that we should consider. That’s my flag in the sand.
Blessings from a strong and open heart,
Angela Raincatcher
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22 Dec 2024
Ep 23: Importance of Religious Freedom
In this last episode of Season 2, Angela Raincatcher discusses the history of religious freedom in the United States, shares some personal experiences from her childhood about religious prejudice, and reads some audience responses to the question, “Why is religious freedom important to you?”
Click here for a transcript of this episode. (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cZGJGxvQ7UbVSQulXYs5oZJm3oTt7iZa/view?usp=drive_link)
Some resources for further reading:
History.com: Freedom of Religion (https://www.history.com/topics/united-states-constitution/freedom-of-religion)
Smithsonian Magazine: America's True History of Religious Tolerance (https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/americas-true-history-of-religious-tolerance-61312684/)
The Conversation.com: Religious Liberty has a Long and Messy History (https://theconversation.com/religious-liberty-has-a-long-and-messy-history-and-there-is-a-reason-americans-feel-strongly-about-it-186613)
Founders Online, U.S. Archives: Memorial and Remonstrance against Religious Assessments (https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Madison/01-08-02-0163)
Interpretation: The Establishment Clause | Constitution Center (https://constitutioncenter.org/the-constitution/amendments/amendment-i/interpretations/264)
Interpretation: The Free Exercise Clause | Constitution Center (https://constitutioncenter.org/the-constitution/amendments/amendment-i/interpretations/265)
Britannica.com: Thirty Years War (https://www.britannica.com/event/Thirty-Years-War)
Law.Cornell.edu: Establishment Clause (https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/establishment_clause)
Americans United for the Separation of Church and State (https://www.au.org/)
The Wild Hunt Editorial: The Stare that Petrifies Injustice (https://wildhunt.org/2024/12/editorial-the-stare-that-petrifies-injustice.html)
Daily Oklahoman: OK Superintendent Ryan Walters Calls for Schools to Teach Bible (https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/education/2024/06/27/oklahoma-superintendent-ryan-walters-calls-for-schools-to-teach-bible/74233983007/)
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8 Dec 2024
Ep 22: Ivo Dominguez Jr. & Polytheism in Wicca
Ivo Dominguez, Jr, has been a witch since 1978 and is one of the founders and Elders of the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel. He is the anchor author for Lwellyn’s new twelve-book Witch’s Sun Sign Series (https://www.llewellyn.com/browse_series.php?series=1305). He is also the author (https://redwheelweiser.com/book-author/ivo-dominguez-jr/)of The Four Elements of the Wise, Keys to Perception, Casting Sacred Space, Practical Astrology for Witches & Pagans, and Spirit Speak. His techniques are rooted in a synthesis of traditional metaphysical teachings, modern science, and memories from past lives. In his mundane life, he has been a computer programmer, the executive director of an AIDS/HIV service organization, a metaphysical bookstore owner, and more. He is queer, poly, and lives in the woods of Southern Delaware with his family of choice.
Click here for a transcript of this episode. (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SSfP6azHPK80QZ3ExpNqaEujnZCM5hJW/view?usp=drive_link)
You can find Ivo online at https://ivodominguezjr.com (https://ivodominguezjr.com/)
Facebook: @ivodominguezjr (https://www.facebook.com/ivodominguezjr)
Instagram: @ivodominguezjr (https://www.instagram.com/ivodominguezjr/)
Some resources and people mentioned in the interview include:
Assembly of the Sacred Wheel (https://www.sacredwheel.org/)
Sacred Space Conference (https://www.sacredspacefoundation.org/)
Dolores Ashcroft-Nowicki (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolores_Ashcroft-Nowicki)
Shakmah Winddrum (https://www.thorncoyle.com/post/emissary-of-divine-grace-shakmah-winddrum)
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