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| Name: | Druidoak |
| E-mail address: | druidoak@radicalpagan.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://radicalpagan.com |
| Comments: | I totaly agree with the RPAPM statment. As you can see I have a web site I just started that if I can get it off the ground, tracks along with the RPAPM plan. Check the site out, there is not much there as of yet but I am looking for people to contribute to the site.
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| Name: | -=\\DAYSTAR//=- |
| Comments: |  your site is GREAT! keep it up! and if you get the chance come by my site! 
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| Name: | Claudia |
| E-mail address: | claudia@askclaudia.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.lightworkersupplies.com |
| Comments: | Great site. I enjoyed my visit. |
| Name: | Gypsy |
| E-mail address: | gypsymagick@msn.com |
| Comments: | Interesting points! Over the years, we've noticed that
Pagans in the DFW area are VERY DIFFERENT in many ways from Pagans in other states. Because we do a lot of charity/community work, we've personally never had a problem with being "persecuted" for being Pagan! We've been volunteers with many groups in various churches, helping with the needs of the general community, being accepted for WHO we are as caring human beings. However, anytime we've tried to get the Pagan community in DFW area to join us to do good work, there is always excuses, objections! We've also noticed rudeness from many local "Pagans" towards elders/crones, and handicapped. Lots of hypocrites! This behavior tends to give "outsiders" the wrong impression and needs to be corrected ASAP. Because of this continued attitude in the DFW area, we've decided to make plans to move out of this area to an area of Pagans that practice what they preach! They do community/charity work, keep local food banks supplied, visit nursing homes, fund raisings for sick children, hospitals, clean up parks and highways. We've become very disillusioned with area "so called Pagans." We've also noticed far too much "politics" and power trips for the majority of local Pagans! *I met my first AUTHENTIC (not book taught) witch in 1954, when I was only 10 years old, first teacher. She was a 9th generation witch, teachings handed down to her from mother, grandmother, great grandmother. NO BOOKS in her home, not needed! What she taught me was totally different from what I see and hear in "modern day Pagans." Her teachings were simple, basic, none of the drama, costumes, props, etc. As a child, I lived in England and Celtic traditions there are quite different from American "versions" most only read about in some book. I & my family prefer to practice the OLD WAYS, the original ways of witchcraft. We rarely see this practice now but in few genuine witches, many taught by generations of practicing witches. Our concern is WHAT the "modern day witches" might be "teaching" the young and impressionable! We've seen some twisted info being taught, which is alarming to us "old witches." I was not born into a Christian family, never had to make the "conversion" like we see often in so many "newbies" that get confused! We find ourselves dropping out of a lot of these "groups" now, prefer to practice OLD WAYS, on our own. You are right...there is a lot of false info being passed around various groups that really believe they are superior and can do all the teaching to the newcomers! So many are on huge ego power trips. This attitude is hurting the witchcraft communities! Especially when they speak with the news media! Over the years, we've stood by, watched so many "Pagan Wars" and groups split up, nasty battles. We've seen more harm than good come of a lot of it. We've watched various ones that exalt themselves as "all knowing" actually compete against others and other groups. As long as such "wars" exist within the communities, progress is difficult. All that energy SHOULD have been directed more towards doing GOOD for all communities...all races, religions, status, etc. to help heal the planet! It has all been a sad disappointment in the DFW area. We have spoken with others that feel the same way, retreated away from the "battle scenes." We hope this changes, for the better someday. BB, Gypsy & Family |
| Name: | SpiralDancer |
| E-mail address: | spiraldancer_@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | great site, well written and I whole heartedly agreed with
what was said. |
| Name: | Graybeard Dances |
| E-mail address: | litzenberg@earthlink.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://members.tripod.com/pansland/ |
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