Tag Archives: Paganism

Solar deity fails to turn up for neo-Pagans’ worship service

Posted on 21/06/2012 by

Summer solstice celebrated at Stonehenge despite rain: Revellers ignore damp conditions Rain-sodden crowds welcomed a spectacularly wet summer solstice at Stonehenge . . . But through the wind and rain, drummers inside the ancient stone circle kept up their thumping rhythm, … Continue reading →

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Are the Gospels based on Pagan myths?

Posted on 19/04/2012 by

Were the Gospels Based on Pagan Myths? No, responds Timothy Paul Jones.  Read his article, linked to above, if you are interested in the subject.  It’s well worth your reading time.  He concludes with some excellent advice: What should you do … Continue reading →

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Hot cross buns, Easter eggs, Ishtar and the Emperor Constantine: Is Easter a Pagan festival?

Posted on 06/04/2012 by

Worth your listening time: philosopher Tim McGrew discusses whether Easter is Pagan in this short (less than twelve minutes) radio interview.  Click on the link and give it a listen.

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