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  The Origins of Halloween     In recent years,  there have been a number of  pamphlets   put out by various Christian organizations  dealing with   the  origins of modern  day Halloween customs. Being  a   Witch myself,  and a student  of the ancient  Celts, from   whom we get this holiday, I  have found these pamphlets   woefully inaccurate and  poorly researched.  In an  effort   to  correct some  of this  erroneous information, I have   spent several  months researching the religious life of   the  ancient Celtic  peoples and  the survivals  of that   religious life in modern  day  times.  Listed  below  are   some  of  the  most commonly asked questions concerning   the origins and  customs of Halloween.  Following the   questions  is a  lengthy ...

  A guide on how to befriend the woods. You will not regret it Do not sleep in the woods. Not yet. For now, just walk, smile, breathe in the air. You may play music if it makes you feel safer. Bring food. If you find a very smooth stone, a large old stump, or the mossy ruins of what used to be manmade, those are all good places to leave a taste, a drink. Do not leave anything that will not decompose. If you do, come back to pick it back up, or don’t come back at all. Pay no attention to her hair. She has been here longer than you, and she prefers you keep your hands to yourself. You may play music if it makes you feel safer, she doesn’t mind the noise. You are safe. You may continue or leave. There is patience here. Come alone, or as alone as you can manage. Friends are welcome, but big groups simply pass through. Too many boots. Drink plenty of water, and always bring a first-aid kit. A portable charger never hurts. Stay on the paths, they are there for a reason. You won’t se...

  Daniel Henson The Problem of Predisposition (Why you must approach your faith of choice with objectivity and skepticism and not confirmation bias) I. The theist defines a god. He defines his nature, his character, his actions and concerns. II. The theist rejects thousands of other definitions of god without considering most of them. A. Pagan gods such as Abellio the Celtic tree god, or Malakbel the the Arabian vegetation god. B. Modern gods (Islam, Hinduism, Taoism, Judaism) C.    Essentially, everyone is an “atheist” towards all gods except their own III. There are billions of people who reject the theist’s particular definition of god, who have as little regard for the theists definition of god as he does for their definition of god(s). IV. The theist’s choices in defining god are very likely determined by culture, accident of birth, and childhood indoctrination. A. This is evidenced by localized religions, such as salt lake city's Mormons, the bible bel...