Happy Earth Day!

This is a most beautifully written and powerful statement. As citizens of the Earth, I think that no matter what faith or path we follow, this is the most important work we can do at this point in history. Every day, more and more devastating environmental impact is felt from the actions of humanity. While the Earth is self-correcting, that ability may not be limitless. Let's not find out, shall we?

I am proud to sign it in my own name and in the name of Clan of the Wildlings. Thank you to Beth Owl's Daughter for sharing. Will you join us? 

A Pagan Community Statement on the Environment

Who we are

Paganism is a family of spiritual paths rooted in ancestral religions throughout the world and predating recorded history. As explained by the Pagan Federation, Paganism includes polytheistic and pantheistic nature-worshipping religions, and often includes deities of all genders, ancestor veneration, and celebrations in tune with our Earth. A full discussion of the many varieties of Paganism is beyond the scope of this statement, but we, the signatories, value life and the natural world as sacred. Thus, Pagan thought leads us to live in harmony with the rhythms of our great Earth.

Nature is sacred

We receive, acknowledge and embrace the sacred in and as nature, though our individual relationships with the natural world are diverse. We recognize that nature encompasses humanity and the planet, and that we are neither above nor separate from the rest of nature. We recognize the ancient wisdom that closeness to nature brings closeness among humanity and all living beings; and when we live as if we are separate from nature, we diminish our compassion for ourselves and for others. Therefore, we affirm the necessity of living sustainably as part of nature.

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