Worst Things You Can Ever Say As A Pagan

[rmcdra]

Celeblin Galadeneryn

rmcdra

R M C Dra in da house. *starts the turntables to scratch records on*

In all seriousness though. rmcdra is reference to a story I am working on and a Mr. Dark event I had back when I was a Fluffy Neo-Pagan.

It stands for Robert McDra, the main antagonist who becomes a hero by the end of the story. I'm still on Chapter 1 right now so it's going to be a while.

And now we know all your secrets *cackles evilly*

Oh s**t I just realized it. Did you or someone just find my old livejournal?  

[Collowrath]

Celeblin Galadeneryn

Collowrath

Celeblin Galadeneryn

Collowrath

Celeblin Galadeneryn

That's a Slavic construction, though the exact language escapes me.

It's Serbian. smile

Thank you kindly.

You're welcome. =)

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Yeah. I mean, my clan's existance was ruled illegal by the English Crown, but we didn't ******** go through THAT.

Heh, wrong is wrong - neither situation is better or worse than the other.

Oh great, now I'm gonna go all emo. sweatdrop

Oh Gods, is this responsible for that fluttering flag inyour sig, because I don't remember it being there before?

Heh... sweatdrop

Actually, I've been wanting to do something more colorful for a while, just haven't had the motivation.  

[TeaDidikai]

Disney: Bastardizing the scary stories of my youth, one classic at a time.  

[scorplett]

Aino Ailill

scorplett

Recursive Paradox

scarlet_moon225

"The 3x law does not apply to me."

It doesn't apply to me. The law of gravity does however.


FOR NOW!

Heck, it doesn't even apply to me unless I'm performing one of two different rituals!

Could you elaborate on this? My understanding (which, granted, is primarily from fiction sources like Charmed x.x) of the Law of Three is that it is constant. As in, that it is always happening for every action. Should they be 'good,' then good is returned plus some. Should it be 'bad,' then bad is returned plus some.

The threefold rule/law, at least in actual Wicca, is nothing more than a ritual contrivance. That is not to mean it is not important however, it is incredibly important!

In some instances it has been removed from all context and therefore has lost it's intended meaning and function, or perhaps it would be more correct to say, it's intended outcome or result.

There are two rituals within Wicca which make reference or use of the threefold rule. One is direct, and is part of one of the initiation rituals. The other is a ritual drama which is required to understand the mystery that the initiation arouses.

The threefold law is an action within ritual. It is an orthopraxic action, placed in a specific ritual context in order to bring about a specific result.

The concept of the threefold law having something to do with a law of return is something that I believe has been a elaborated and decontextualized construction of eclectic neopagan witchcraft. It may be the case that some initiates have contemplated a law of return as a result of the threefold rule, however it is not taught as a fundamental principal of ethics of Wicca. It can cause an ethical inner dialogue for the initiate as they process their experiences, that's up to the individual.
As a result of the threefold rule, many Wiccans will develop a concept of return, consequence or similar. However, it is not return by three, the three part is only relevant to ritual.  

[Aino Ailill]

scorplett

Aino Ailill

scorplett

Recursive Paradox

scarlet_moon225

"The 3x law does not apply to me."

It doesn't apply to me. The law of gravity does however.


FOR NOW!

Heck, it doesn't even apply to me unless I'm performing one of two different rituals!

Could you elaborate on this? My understanding (which, granted, is primarily from fiction sources like Charmed x.x) of the Law of Three is that it is constant. As in, that it is always happening for every action. Should they be 'good,' then good is returned plus some. Should it be 'bad,' then bad is returned plus some.

The threefold rule/law, at least in actual Wicca, is nothing more than a ritual contrivance. That is not to mean it is not important however, it is incredibly important!

In some instances it has been removed from all context and therefore has lost it's intended meaning and function, or perhaps it would be more correct to say, it's intended outcome or result.

There are two rituals within Wicca which make reference or use of the threefold rule. One is direct, and is part of one of the initiation rituals. The other is a ritual drama which is required to understand the mystery that the initiation arouses.

The threefold law is an action within ritual. It is an orthopraxic action, placed in a specific ritual context in order to bring about a specific result.

The concept of the threefold law having something to do with a law of return is something that I believe has been a elaborated and decontextualized construction of eclectic neopagan witchcraft. It may be the case that some initiates have contemplated a law of return as a result of the threefold rule, however it is not taught as a fundamental principal of ethics of Wicca. It can cause an ethical inner dialogue for the initiate as they process their experiences, that's up to the individual.
As a result of the threefold rule, many Wiccans will develop a concept of return, consequence or similar. However, it is not return by three, the three part is only relevant to ritual.

Thank you so much!  

[scorplett]

RuisRaven

Honey, I'm Irish... my ancestors fought a lot against the Christians. So before you go assuming, know who you're talking to.

Oh, Your Irish?

Cá bhfuail tú í do chonaí? Tá mé í mó chonaí í gContae na Mhí ach rugadh agus folúil í Bhaile tha Cliath thoir thuaidh.
Tá an comhphobal paganach bídeach anseo, agus mar tarím amach cupla deichniúreanna ó shin, tá seans mór go aithním thú. ninja  

[scorplett]

Aino Ailill

scorplett

Aino Ailill

scorplett

Recursive Paradox

scarlet_moon225

"The 3x law does not apply to me."

It doesn't apply to me. The law of gravity does however.


FOR NOW!

Heck, it doesn't even apply to me unless I'm performing one of two different rituals!

Could you elaborate on this? My understanding (which, granted, is primarily from fiction sources like Charmed x.x) of the Law of Three is that it is constant. As in, that it is always happening for every action. Should they be 'good,' then good is returned plus some. Should it be 'bad,' then bad is returned plus some.

The threefold rule/law, at least in actual Wicca, is nothing more than a ritual contrivance. That is not to mean it is not important however, it is incredibly important!

In some instances it has been removed from all context and therefore has lost it's intended meaning and function, or perhaps it would be more correct to say, it's intended outcome or result.

There are two rituals within Wicca which make reference or use of the threefold rule. One is direct, and is part of one of the initiation rituals. The other is a ritual drama which is required to understand the mystery that the initiation arouses.

The threefold law is an action within ritual. It is an orthopraxic action, placed in a specific ritual context in order to bring about a specific result.

The concept of the threefold law having something to do with a law of return is something that I believe has been a elaborated and decontextualized construction of eclectic neopagan witchcraft. It may be the case that some initiates have contemplated a law of return as a result of the threefold rule, however it is not taught as a fundamental principal of ethics of Wicca. It can cause an ethical inner dialogue for the initiate as they process their experiences, that's up to the individual.
As a result of the threefold rule, many Wiccans will develop a concept of return, consequence or similar. However, it is not return by three, the three part is only relevant to ritual.

Thank you so much!

Your welcome!

I take it that means I made some sense then? At least enough to be understood on some level?  

[CuAnnan]

RuisRaven

Honey, I'm Irish... my ancestors fought a lot against the Christians

What part of America are you from?  

[scorplett]

CuAnnan

RuisRaven

Honey, I'm Irish... my ancestors fought a lot against the Christians

What part of America are you from?

An leathaghaidh í a rá Port Láirge an áit ar rugadh sí, ach tá sí leath dúchais Meiriceánach confused  

[CuAnnan]

scorplett

CuAnnan

RuisRaven

Honey, I'm Irish... my ancestors fought a lot against the Christians

What part of America are you from?

An leathaghaidh í a rá Port Láirge an áit ar rugadh sí, ach tá sí leath dúchais Meiriceánach confused

Ní déannan háit breitheadh gael as duine, ach is dócha gur áiteoidh sí é.  

[CuAnnan]

Celeblin Galadeneryn

CuAnnan

scorplett

CuAnnan

RuisRaven

Honey, I'm Irish... my ancestors fought a lot against the Christians

What part of America are you from?

An leathaghaidh í a rá Port Láirge an áit ar rugadh sí, ach tá sí leath dúchais Meiriceánach confused

Ní déannan háit breitheadh gael as duine, ach is dócha gur áiteoidh sí é.

It's at times like this that I almost wish I were my grandfather, and then I remember that he was Scottish, so a lot of good that'd do me. sweatdrop

Um... I'd wager you could understand the lot if you spoke a decent amount.
I understand a good deal of spoken Scots Gaelic and that's taking into account accent. I am led to believe that, when written, they are almost the same.  

[TeaDidikai]

Is there any actual question as to the lack of validity of "The Burning Times" or is this just beating a dead horse?