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Leaving the Garden: John’s Journey

January 18th, 2008 · by John · 6 Comments

Note: This is the third in a weekly series in which we ask someone to reflect on their journey from religious conviction to uncertainty, from dogmatism to doubt. Religion is filled with stories of faith; here we will collect narratives of unbelief. It is my hope that Leaving the Garden will give voice to a [...]

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Tags: Humanism · Leaving the Garden

New Year’s Ritual

January 18th, 2008 · by xJane · No Comments

As a recovering Catholic-cum-Pagan-Atheist, I’m constantly making my own rituals. I feel the need for ritual in my life, but often don’t feel that the rituals of my parents mean anything to me. A few years ago, I discovered a catalogue that alleged to be filled with products “by women for women”. I’ve gotten some [...]

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Tags: Getting over Religion · Meditation & Prayer · Personal · Ritual