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Why is Sin a Thing?
The Greek word that gets translated as “sin” is ἁμαρτία, hamartia, which is better translated as “a mistake.” In the context of Greek...
Sarah McLean
Jul 17, 202412 min read
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A New and Improved Guide to Deity Work
Deity work is extremely popular among modern pagans, but it can be hard to know where to start. I get a lot of questions about how to...
Sarah McLean
Apr 14, 20247 min read
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Why I Left Wicca
I discovered Wicca about ten years ago, and got super into it. It was my obsession at the time. I had learned that magic was real, so by...
Sarah McLean
Dec 30, 20239 min read
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Emanation, Part 2: Creation
I’m kind of fascinated by the emphasis on creation in Christianity. I was raised Christian, but either my denomination didn’t emphasize...
Sarah McLean
Dec 2, 202312 min read
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Emanation, Part 1: The Divine Stepladder
How is it possible for gods to be both anthropomorphic and transcendent at the same time? When it comes to gods, almost anything is...
Sarah McLean
Nov 26, 20234 min read
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Why Mystical Experiences Are So Weird
I’m not a huge fan of Neil deGrasse Tyson, but there’s a quote of his that I like: “The Universe is under no obligation to make sense to...
Sarah McLean
Oct 2, 20234 min read
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Judging the Validity of Mystical Experiences
If all mystical experiences come from the same divine source, then they should all say the same thing, right? Do they? Or are they a...
Sarah McLean
Sep 16, 202311 min read
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Why I Hate The White Goddess
A few years ago, I read The White Goddess by Robert Graves, and it recently came to my attention again. To say I resent Graves would be...
Sarah McLean
Apr 25, 202326 min read
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My Thoughts on The Bacchae
The Bacchae is one of my favorite pieces of Ancient Greek literature, and a critical primary source for understanding my patron deity....
Sarah McLean
Apr 14, 202315 min read
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Why I Study Occultism
My motivations for believing in magic might seem contradictory, but I don't think they are. A few weeks ago, someone asked me what my...
Sarah McLean
Apr 14, 202312 min read
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Fate in Greek Mythology and Religion
Fate and free will aren't as diametrically opposed as you might think. Every Classics student has to answer this question concerning the...
Sarah McLean
Apr 14, 20235 min read
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