Philosophies
We believe that there is neither one path to salvation nor one specific religion suitable to all people. Everyone walks his or her own path suitable to each ones level of spiritual maturity and understanding; one path is not superior over another. There are many paths up the side of the mountain but they all lead to the top of the same mountain - does it matter by which path you get there? We believe that all persons are equal and as such each are entitled to the same dignity. All have the right to express their spirituality in a manner which is meaningful to them (provided it does not infringe on the rights of others). We believe that we as pagans must work to facilitate changes in current laws, create new laws, and support laws and actions that guarantee these freedoms not only to better our own world and condition within it, but for future generations of pagans in order that there may truly be religious freedom and toleration for all. We believe in religious tolerance and freedom from religious persecution for all. We believe that the time is now for pagans to become a unified voice. One voice crying out in the wilderness can be easily ignored, but a thousand voices all crying the same thing must be listened to. We believe in providing a qualified source(s) of information for Pagans in order to facilitate and foster networking and a sense of fellowship. We believe in also providing non-inflammatory information to the community at large in order to dispel the myths which have been perpetuated against Pagans and to foster understanding and tolerance between Christians, non-pagans, and Pagans. We believe that the greatest weapons at our disposal are knowledge and education. It is our individual responsibility to educate ourselves so we can meet curiosity, accusations, and inquiries in general in a matter of fact detached, knowledgeable, non-connfrontational, and non-threatening manner.  There are three falsehoods: a falsehood of speech, a falsehood of silence, and a falsehood of demeanor. For each one of these will make another believe what they ought not. (A Compilation of Triads, Wright, P16) There are three only whose frenzy is a benefit to their people: The Warrior on the field of battle, the Dancer in the place of dance, and the Seeker of Justice wherever they may be.(Ibid, p.32) The three highest causes of the true human are: truth, honor, and duty. (Ibid. p.32) Three operations of wisdom: taming savagery, spreading peace, and improving laws. (Ibid.p.29)    
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