#inclusive prayer

[compassionmattersmost]

A Prayer for America

A Heartfelt Prayer for Our Nation: Embracing Unity and Compassion In this pivotal moment of transition, we are called to gather our hearts and minds, reflecting on our shared values as Americans. This prayer serves as a beacon of hope and a reminder of the strength we possess when we come together, transcending our differences. May the light of righteousness, loving-kindness, compassion, truth,…

[broomsick]

Invocation to the Gods for a pride month celebration!

Join us, Gods and Goddesses!

Come from your radiant halls and join!

See how we are gathered in your honor,

And in friendship and love!

We celebrate you and we celebrate ourselves

In the season of plenty that is granted by the Wanes!

Join us, Óðinn, Allfather of many faces,

Who is both a man and a woman, and neither at once!

Join us, Loki, silver-tongued Sly One,

Who can never be bound by constructs of gender!

Join us, Freyja, fierce Lady of the Slain,

Who ignites love and urges all to be true to themselves!

Join us, Yngvi-Freyr, generous King of Kings,

Who nurtures peace and quiets conflict!

Join us, Thórr, strong-spirited Son of Earth,

Who protects outcasts and slays persecutors!

Join us, Baldr, luminous Son of Óðinn,

Who quells sorrow with light and comfort!

Join us, Týr, Fosterer of Wolves,

Who brings justice and gives strength to all!

Join us, Gods of Ásgarðr and of Vanaheimr!

Join us, spirits of the Earth and of Jötunheimr!

Celebrate with us the strength of those who fight

And of those who bend to no hate!

In your names, for our friends and chosen families,

We make no apology and embody our true selves on this day!

Art

[altarofanorsepagan]

introduction ⋆˙⟡ꨄ

aurora, north, or rockrose; she/fae/they pronouns, queer

norse pagan & beginner witch, particularly cosmic witchcraft. my religion is closeted, so i practice in discreet and simple ways

a devotee of freyja, skaði, and hel; i do scattered worship of several other norse gods, along with artemis (only non-norse deity i worship currently). i'm still new to this religion so i'm researching a lot!

this is a side blog for me to post and reblog pagan-related things! i also like to reblog aesthetics and such that remind me of the gods. my main is @angelellipsis-devilofdots.

inclusive heathenry only. white supremacists, terfs, other exclusionary heathens will be blocked. you are not welcome here.

banner here, profile picture here, lunar divider here

[meadofpoetry]

“—is prayer a gift or a petition, or does it matter?”

This quote from a Mary Oliver poem activated a very heathen train of thought for me...

My initial thought was prayer as a gift. Words of devotion to a god, an offering of love and adoration. But the word petition made me think twice. A petition suggests a desire for change. And is prayer not also a request? Asking for a deity’s presence and guidance? Perhaps their intercession?

And then the final phrase — does it matter?

My thought — could it be both?

In the heathen faith, gifts are paired with the knowledge that they are met with gifts in return. "A gift for a gift," some of us say in blót. So is a gift then not also a type of petition? Do gifts not come with the awareness that something will return to the gift-giver in reciprocity? Perhaps a less direct form of petition, but still voicing an expectation of change to come?

Thanks for reading this, friend. :)

[the-polyam-polytheist]

Angrboda, mother of monsters, how long did you weep, when they took away your children? do you weep now at the state of the world? protect them, please. the orphaned children, childless parents.

Sigyn, how long since you last slept? when they first bound him up, did you shriek with pain?

no one protects Gaza from venom, right now.

Loki, changemaker. please, make change. this must never again be this must end.

[thebajoranwitch]

why I (a person of science) believe in a higher power

I know my updates are completely all over the place but I was just talking to my partner about how science and theism cannot only coexist but can compliment each other so wonderfully, like the way that patterns arise mathematically and how galaxies form, how we became sentient. I remember a line from a lecture from professor Brian Cox we attended together

”humanity is the universe trying to understand itself”

Now, Cox is known for being a staunch atheist but I think that this line and indeed the sentiment encapsulates it beautifully. For me, for my partner, faith and science are not two separate parts of our lives, they are connected inextricably.

He is a physicist and he uses the example of how the laws of physics are so perfect for life that it is as if it’s planned.

I’m in earth science and the beauty of evolution and of the conditions of earth, of life itself seem to just call out that someone is there.

you might disagree with me, you might partially agree, you might totally agree. I kept this a little bit vague for people of all faiths who are in STEM fields to maybe connect with.

so for those who need to hear it: it is ok to bring your god/s into the lab (as long as they wear goggles 😉)

[elisabethbabarci]

When we promote community, we are blessed with the presence of individuals whose origins stem from many different parts of the world, who are of a diverse nature, practice different cultural traditions and religions, that are foreign to our own. The freedom to practice one’s own religion is the hallmark of a free, inclusive and accepting society.

Elisabeth Babarci

[ignorantsanonymous]

The Tragedy Prayer

"Let us offer up a prayer to those who have perished in this nightmarish act of cruelty today.

And I remind you all, once again, that we pray not to God, but to ourselves; to sharpen our minds and to focus our wills.

Our Power, which burns within Us, exquisite be Our Might.

Our Kingdom come, Our Will be done, on Earth as it is within Us.

Give Us this day our fondest wish, and improve ever upon Us, as we strive ever to improve Ourselves.

And lead Us not into corruption or malaise, but give Us strength to persist in the face of adversity.

Lives have been taken needlessly from Us by a loathsome lost soul on a mission of evil.

May the sickness of this rotten death-urge vacate Our collective Being.

May the exploiters of tragedy find that their words turn to shit in their mouths.

May the deniers of tragedy find that they are denied mercy until they repent.

May the cruelty of this world be alleviated by the love and fellowship and brotherhood and sisterhood and siblinghood that We may find in Ourselves.

To love One Another and to serve One Another and to serve those that love Us.

And may Those whose souls are on this day scorched with pain and anguish find Their way to the balm of kindness.

Let Those who have been so darkly touched by the worst of humanity see now the best of it.

And may Our differences be cast aside, and all the bullshit cut through, until all that is left is the truth.

Let it be so."

-TJ Kirk (May 2022)

[nurseshannansreviews]

🌄 I hadn't been to church for a while and was searching for something that was inclusive for all faiths, political backgrounds and lifestyles. I started listening to the BETWEEN @between.church podcast and love the vibe! I love how the host Matt Mattson talks with guests from all kinds of backgrounds about faith and human connection. The mailing list is also a wonderful way to get weekly and daily inspiration about how to infuse every interaction with the best of what the world’s faith traditions (especially your own) can teach everyone around you.

🌄 The people over at BETWEEN are really doing something special by actively inviting and including everyone! I love the daily prayers and all the inspiration! They really are re-teaching us all how to truly connect with each other in sacred ways! To learn more and sign of fir their podcast and/or mailing list vist -

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[joansblondells]

[cyarsk52-20]

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[bookkats]

Throw Jesus Off the Cliff

Some days GodI feel likewe are throwingJesus off a cliff I feel likewe hear the words of prophecythat sayMake things easierhelp those in need It is amongst the cacophony of “Masculinity” “Capitalism”and “Christian Nationalism” Do you hear it under the cries forNazareth First?Jesus says: I am here for the immigrant widow, the strangers, the broken, the disabled,the weird,the LGBTQIA, and the…

[compassionmattersmost]

The Enduring Light of Tibetan Buddhism: Lessons for Christian Practitioners

Fostering Compassionate Unity in Christian Practice Introduction I thank God that Tibetan Buddhism still survives. Tibetan Buddhists are some of the most sincere, authentic, and compassionate practitioners of spiritual principles. Their presence is a blessing to the world, offering a guiding light in times of darkness and uncertainty. By exploring their teachings, we can find ways to enhance…

[panspanther]

Hey. Let's not exclude Native American prayers, or Paganism when we speak of spirituality and religion.

Religious Freedom means ALL paths- not just the most popular.

[the-polyam-polytheist]

i'm gonna get into drag, get on a little stage, and raise my arms up, spinning and clap on the second beat and dance in the dress of courage Freyja, these things i'll do in your name.

i'm gonna drop into trance, fly up the World Tree, and let my mind loose, searching and open my mouth and let answers pour out Freyja, these things i'll do in your name.

i'm gonna stand on the beach at Coney Island, and sob my grief away, raining and weep for dead men and let my tears run to the sea Freyja, these things i'll do in your name.