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Sarah McLean
Jul 17, 202412 min read
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...
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Sarah McLean
Apr 14, 20247 min read
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...
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Sarah McLean
Jan 15, 20249 min read
Common Ideas in Western Esotericism
If you ask five different occultists what magic is, you’ll get at least ten different answers. There are so many different ideas about...
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Sarah McLean
Dec 30, 20239 min read
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...
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Sarah McLean
Dec 2, 202312 min read
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...
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Sarah McLean
Oct 2, 20234 min read
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...
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Sarah McLean
Sep 16, 202311 min read
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...
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Sarah McLean
Apr 25, 202326 min read
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...
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Sarah McLean
Apr 14, 202315 min read
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....
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Sarah McLean
Apr 14, 202312 min read
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...
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Sarah McLean
Apr 14, 20235 min read
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...
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