Activ8 July Issue
It is not often that I mix religious views with political or social action but with Independence Day drawing near in the US I began pondering freedom, specifically religious freedom and so that became the topic of Activ8’s July Issue.
Our new article Military Pagans (US) is a reprint of a recent Stars & Stripes article that explores the experiences and beliefs of pagans serving overseas in the US military. An interesting read and a look into yet another aspect of pagan life.
With thoughts of freedom on my mind, I was so please to see the Pagan Religious Rights Rally will be held in Washington DC this July 4. If you are unable to attend in the capital, as we are, there is a version of the ritual available for download. We will be conducting the very same ritual at our home to coincide with the DC ritual. More people, more energy, more change!
The highlight of this issue is our interview with Aghamang Bughaw. Founder of the Shrine of Luntiang Aghama, he works to facilitate learning opportunities and community outreach in his native Philippines. His experiences starting on the pagan path will mirror many of our own but it is the actions that he is taking now to make paganism accesible to seekers in the Philippines as well as his focus on reviving cultural beliefs and traditions that will inspire. It was my pleasure to sit down and speak with Aghamang and I sincerely thank him for his time and it is my honor to call him friend.
Additionally, you will find new links in Pagan Action
