Pagan Identity
Witches&Pagans present ‘GOPagan: Thoughts from a Heathen Republican’.
“There has been much talk of the question of Pagan identity of late. High-profile Pagans have given up the label, while others make the case that the Pagan label is still relevant. I would like to begin my own analysis of the subject with some thoughts on one facet of Pagan identity; the question of the ‘Pagan community’.
Pivotal to the question of whether or not there is a ‘Pagan community’ is the definition of ‘community’ itself. Some people say that Wiccans, Druids, Ásatrúar, Celtic Reconstructionists, British Traditional Witches, etc. form a community based on shared interests in the broader culture, such as religious freedom issues.”
Joseph Bloch poses some interesting questions, and gives some answers.
– Pagan Identity, Part 1: Is there a “Pagan Community”?
– Pagan Identity, Part 2: At Least We All Worship the Goddess, Right?
– Pagan Identity, Part 3: We’re All in This Together!
And see the other entrances on Witches & Pagans!
Patheos.com – Hosting the Conversation on Faith
A website with a broad spectrum of topics discussed in Blogs & Columns, from the perspective of different religions. There is the ‘Religion Library’, you can find ‘News & Politics’ and many more pages. The News section is about such news as the confessions of former cyclist Lance Armstrong, but dealing with the moral and religious dimensions of the news.
Some articles from various ‘channels’ and blogs on Patheos in January 2013 give an overview of the subjects presented. On the Atheist channel: What funerals should be about.
On the Progressive Christian channel: Martin Luther King and Liberal Theology.
On the Pagan channel: Aidan Kelly on Gardnerian Wicca in the USA
On the Science on Religion-blog: Do you believe in magic? Seriously. And: How are religious values passed down through families?
And there even is a section on movies, helping you decide to ‘go’ or ‘no’.
“The Wild Hunt is primary destination for those interested in following news relating and of interest to modern Pagan religions and other minority faiths. Founded by Jason Pitzl-Waters in 2004, The Wild Hunt has grown to become one of the most-visited and popular destinations exploring these topics. Recruited to Patheos.com in the Summer of 2011, The Wild Hunt decided to exist as an independent entity once more in the Summer of 2012. In addition, The Wild Hunt has now expanded into a media outlet with paid contributors and two paid staff members.”
“In simple terms, this is a daily updated blog that concerns itself with news, opinions, and events dealing with (or of interest to) the modern Pagan and Heathen communities. The ultimate goal, ideally, is to raise the standards of journalistic discourse regarding our faiths from within and without. Consider it an exercise in advocacy journalism, where a decidedly ‘pro-Paganism’ view is exercised.”
“The Folklore Society (FLS) is a learned society, based in London, devoted to the study of all aspects of folklore and tradition, including: ballads, folktales, fairy tales, myths, legends, traditional song and dance, folk plays, games, seasonal events, calendar customs, childlore and children’s folklore, folk arts and crafts, popular belief, folk religion, material culture, vernacular language, sayings, proverbs and nursery rhymes, folk medicine, plantlore and weather lore.”
Green Egg – Legendary Journal of the Awakening Earth
“Green Egg Magazine was the flagship publication of the Church of All Worlds. During its long tenure it brought innovative, quality writing and information to the worldwide pagan community. In 2001, financial circumstances forced the closure of the magazine.” Now it’s back, online.
Codex Alimentarius (op datum gerangschikt; oordeel zelf)
– Hoe wordt de voedselveiligheid internationaal beschermd? (geen datum)
– Welke wetgeving is van toepassing op claims? (geen datum)
– National Health Federation – A non-profit health-freedom organization (geen datum)
– Codex Alimentarius (geen datum)
– Codex Alimentarius (Ministerie van ELenI, geen datum)
– Kruiden (geen datum)
– Rectificatie van Verordening (EG) nr. 1924/2006 van het Europees Parlement en de Raad van 20 december 2006 inzake voedings- en gezondheidsclaims voor levensmiddelen ( PB L 404 van 30.12.2006 )
– Kamervragen aan de ministers van LNV en VWS over de Codex Alimentarius (17-07-2008)
– De minister bindt de strijd aan tegen kwakzalversmiddelen 11-07-2009
– Codex Alimentarius en angst voor kwaliteitscontrole – Zijn fabrikanten van supplementen paniek aan het zaaien? (28-08-2009, laatste wijziging 15-10-2010)
– Is het voortbestaan van de natuurgeneeskunde in gevaar? (2010?)
– Anschlag auf die Volksgesundheit! (23-08-2010)
– Geneeskrachtige kruiden verboden vanaf 1 april 2011 (19-11-2010)
– Voornemen tot intrekking RUB- toelatingen (27-01-2012)
– Verordening (EU) Nr. 432/2012 V van de Commissie van 16 mei 2012 tot vaststelling van een lijst van toegestane gezondheidsclaims voor levensmiddelen die niet over ziekterisicobeperking en de ontwikkeling en gezondheid van kinderen gaan (25-02-2012, PDF)
– De NVWA muilkorft journalisten (08-11-2012)
– Wikipedia: Codex Alimentarius (laatst bewerkt 02-12-2012)
– Questions and Answers on the list of permitted Health Claims on food products (16-05-2012)
– Handen af van de homeopathie (sinds 7 maanden)
– Burgerinitiatief: handen af van supplementen, vrijheid van meningsuiting en pers (sinds een maand)
– De Codex Alimentarius in werking..! (04-12-2012)
– Belangrijke mededeling van de redactie (05-12-2012)
– Wet op voedingsclaims schendt grondrechten burgers (15-12-2012)
– De wereld is niet vergaan op 21 december 2012. Earth Matters wel. Voorlopig… (21-12-2012)
– ’t Kruidenvrouwtje: Helaas, de website is uit de lucht! (22-12-2012)
– Moord via het wetboek – Een tragedische thriller in vele bedrijven (22-12-2012)
– Schrijvende burger, let op EU-claimsverordeningen (24-12-2012)
– Alle 222 toegelaten gezondheidsclaims (31-12-2012)
– Onze overheid wenst u langdurige ziekte inclusief veel pijn toe: Doodziek en Overheidscensuur (2013)
– ‘Onbewezen’ claims op supplementen verboden (03-01-2013)
– Codex Alimentarius – International Food Standards – Safe, Good Food for Everyone (updated 09-01-2013)
– Codex Alimentarius – Onze gezondheid aan banden gelegd! – Interview met Ed Vos (16-01-2013)
– Gezondheidsclaims van planten en kruiden zijn (voorlopig) toegestaan (23-01-2013).
