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Post by Randalla on Mar 30, 2012 18:15:41 GMT -8
I admit, I had to refresh the memory and look some of this stuff up. Good exercise.
I've always wondered in the back of my mind, why am I not more comfortable with the idea of a Father and Mother god, or goddess figure? There's male and female in everything. The mother figure is typically the more nurturing one.
I had a complete thought there a moment ago, and got distracted. I'm going to have to try and remember what the rest of that train of thought was going to be. LOL
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Post by Cerridwyn on Apr 15, 2012 14:49:59 GMT -8
Recommended reading:
Drawing Down the Moon by Margot Adler. Ama, if you haven't read it you have to read it. It's about paganism in America. It's a bit dated, but has gone through several editions and is even used in schools as a textbook about this history.
The Spiral Dance by Starhawk. Again a bit dated but the first book about femist Wicca. A classic.
The Witches' Bible by Farrar, Janet & Stewart. Or any of their books. Again, not written today but very easy to read and one of the early writers to actually talk about rituals and initiation.
The Triumph of the Moon: A History of Modern Pagan Witchcraft by Ronald Hutton. Newer book, researched type. Good for those of all faiths to learn about modern paganism.
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Post by Cerridwyn on Apr 15, 2012 14:53:17 GMT -8
I admit, I had to refresh the memory and look some of this stuff up. Good exercise. I've always wondered in the back of my mind, why am I not more comfortable with the idea of a Father and Mother god, or goddess figure? There's male and female in everything. The mother figure is typically the more nurturing one. I had a complete thought there a moment ago, and got distracted. I'm going to have to try and remember what the rest of that train of thought was going to be. LOL The creator is the creator. There is no gender. Male and female are parts of the whole, both important, both needed. One thing I have always found fascinating is that both Christianity (most) and goddess worshiping forms of Paganism view the Creator as a trinity. Father Son and Holy Ghost vs. Maiden, Mother and Crone. All gods are one. An' it harm none, do what ye will |
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Post by Amarynth on Apr 15, 2012 15:18:54 GMT -8
^ Yes...I totally agree. So mote it be. Thanks for the book suggestions Cerd. I think I actually have Drawing Down the Moon in my book case.  |
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Post by Maximillian Thorton on Apr 15, 2012 15:56:47 GMT -8
You actually strike up a good point. Indeed, the Church recognizes that Christ was indisputably male. And Christ indeed called for Abba, Father. However, if I'm not mistake (and I very well may be; been long time since I've breached this subject), the Father is considered a gender-less Creator. He has given humanity the perception of a male to provide us the image of both a loving yet strong and firm God.
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