Paganism in Microcosm (WitchVox)

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As a student of life, I often ponder about the external influences that affect each and every one of us. In essence I view life as a huge ocean of humanity that ebbs and flows with the times. But then one has to stop and question, what is it, which affects and thus defines such movement within our society?

Just a few decades ago, our society was one where folks took responsibility for their actions. Folks who sought to engage in activities, which were unacceptable to the majority, were held responsible.

There were clear tenets as to what was right or wrong. Many of us gray hairs can remember when a neighbor would catch us doing wrong and would bust our butts and then take us home where our parents would reinforce the lesson by busting our butts again. At that time it truly took a village to raise a child.

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Wicca for instance has only been around for a few decades or so and yet there seems to be more masters than students in such a very short time. And I can’t count the number of so-called ‘masters’ of multiple disciplines that seem to be sprouting up within the Neo pagan community.

In short, Neo paganism is a microcosm of the decadent society that we endure today.

Is this the legacy that we want to leave to our children? Do we even care?
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