spirituality
But this year, I have this really odd bug up my ass to tweak the fundie Christians noses. I think it might be because A I am living on the Western Edge of the Bible Belt B I am sick of how non exisitant the Pagans are out in this portion of my state and region, C So called preaching judgemental closed minded freaks of not only the Christian faith but of other main stream faiths (these folks do NOT make up the majority of good decent faith holding ppl) need to actually realize how many Proud Pagans are in this world. The stat numbers in the past decade has been steadily increasing for various tradations and paths of Paganism (this is an umbrella term for 200-5000 plus different earth based and cultural spiritualites and religions) vs main stream religions. Most Pagans have read not only the King James Bible, the Catholic Bible, the International Bible, but also the Sacred Texts of the Muslums.......okay basically anything we can get our hands on concerning any religion and spirituality. Any person with an open heart knows that all paths lead to something good so why be so judgemental about it because it doesn't fit your beliefs?
So as a Proud Pagan American who is stressing over her brother being back over in Iraq, I am not only going to wear the ribbon this year proclaiming my Pagan Spirituality, I am going to make sure I carry liturture with me and bombard the same ppl who are constantly throwing their pamphlets, bibles, and flyers about the Chrsitian faith at me! This is even done at County Fairs and Expos! How sad that you have to preach at a family fun event for everyone because you may not have filled your quota of converted!
Now a few Pagan web sites have been saying it is the day to wear Purple.........other days say it is the day to wear Black, Red and Orange or something else as a ribbon. Purple as far as my knowledge has been the color for the past few years so thus I will be wearing purple that day.
So to all the Pagans out there on Mindsay, pass the message along. Sept 23rd is Pagan Purple Ribbon Day to show pride in being Pagan. To all the open minded folks of different religions feel free to wear a supporting Purple Ribbon! The more we all educate ppl the less they will fear what they don't know!
Remember: If we wanted to live in a country ruled by religion, we would all move to Iraq!
