tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357027421761048480.post8686591675166176093..comments2024-03-19T02:19:27.547-07:00Comments on Gavin and Yvonne The Dancing Wiccans: I, Thou, We, UsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11014273051108392141noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357027421761048480.post-62934261070235399602008-01-16T10:29:00.000-08:002008-01-16T10:29:00.000-08:00This is sad, very sad. Sexual orientation should n...This is sad, very sad. Sexual orientation should never be a prerequisite for how people worship or teach. Many people see the Universal God as androgynous, being both male and female. As humans we all have those same qualities. So if we lean to one side or the other it makes us no less than wonderful. We need to embrace the difference and accept one another. There is greater work to be done on this planet than pigeon holing people.<BR/><BR/>Ever since time began men have loved men and women have loved women. Some of the greatest leaders in the history of the world have shared these affections and experiences. It didn't stop the world then so why should it now? People need to see the heart of a person, not what they do in the bedroom. As a friend once put it "kinky may be anything other than the missionary position to the couple next door, wouldn't they be shocked by the Kama Sutra?"<BR/><BR/>Ethics and the elements of ritual are what the focus should be, not sex or the color of one's skin, or where they came from. As a Priestess I would be tempted to pull this person aside and have a nice cup of tea with them and an extra cup of kindness. <BR/><BR/>Bountiful Blessings,<BR/>Suni1sotruAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01677490866984932980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357027421761048480.post-1210668332056937992008-01-16T09:12:00.000-08:002008-01-16T09:12:00.000-08:00Greenleaf Coven has a gay priest. Over the years ...Greenleaf Coven has a gay priest. Over the years (many years) we have heard stuff like, "stay away from Greenleaf Coven, their priest is gay, they aren't really Wiccan/Pagan, their priest is gay therefore he is WEAK, they are WEAK, etc". <BR/><BR/>How boring. <BR/><BR/>Greenleaf is made up of families, straight and gay. We have people of all ages (three generations) and sexual orientation. Since we have our kids in the circle, we all keep our clothes on and a person's sexual orientation doesn't apply and why should it? A person's sexual orientation is personal and private. Our priest has always realized that, while in circle, he represents the masculine aspect of deity and he has done an excellent job.<BR/><BR/>We have always it our policy to ignore this kind of shit and I can't help but notice that most of our detractors have disappeared while Greenleaf continues to bumble along with our "weak" (hah) priest.<BR/><BR/>Now, he and I are both getting older and will eventually turn the Coven business over to younger people - actually, we have been working on this for a long time. Their sexual orientation is their own business. Their ethics and attitude is everything and I anticipate that the next generation of the Coven will be just fine. We will be proud of them no matter what.<BR/><BR/>Pat <BR/>Greenleaf Covenwushihhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09507194715311576178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357027421761048480.post-28656159577293622192008-01-15T20:19:00.000-08:002008-01-15T20:19:00.000-08:00I never try to change anyone's spiritual path and ...I never try to change anyone's spiritual path and I try to respect every religion. I believe that each person is where they need to be on their spiritual path for this time and space. I also agree that if people change, it is a matter of understanding and time. Lots of Wiccans started out with their family religion and have chosen the Wiccan path as they have grown to understand and matured. We don't all fit into the same cookie cutter mold. But we can respect the different paths of others. Hopefully that kindness with help them to respect our path. <BR/><BR/>I love both of you and have enjoyed many a workshop over the years. It was a nice surprise to find your blog.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing.<BR/><BR/>Bountiful Blessings<BR/>Suni1sotruAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01677490866984932980noreply@blogger.com