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slightlv

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3. It wasn't quite so open when I went into the Air Force in the early 70's,
Fri Sep 27, 2024, 10:58 PM
Sep 2024

but I did make use of any and all faiths. It was a good experience on my initial path as a Seeker. I actually got see the 3-fold law play out in my own life once. It was such an immediate happening, it took me back for a few minutes. Made a believer out of me!

Xtianists do their own kind of magic, they just don't acknowledge it as such. Their imprecatory prayers are as much a curse as a newbie witch could come up with. There normal prayers are very much in the vein of using the "As If" principle. But you're right, Pru... if it comes from any other religion it's automatically "evil"... especially if it can be traced back to paganism. Many, many decades ago, as a newbie, I asked what the word "pagan" meant. The answer I got wasn't precise at all, but it sure seemed to fit. The answer? Any religion that isn't christian! (LOL)

If their christ came back today, I think he'd fit right in with the pagans. We're much more aligned with his teachings than these christian nationalists (or what I call xtianists)... as a general rule, of course. Ask five pagans anything, and get about 20 answers! (LOL)

A blessed harvest season to one and all!

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