Tag Archives: paganism

Why (Reformed) Protestants Won’t Talk to the Saints

Posted on June 1, 2024 by Agostino

There is no such thing as “Sola Scriptura.” In practice everybody reads the Bible through their peculiar combination of biases, preconceived notions, and presuppositions. Continue reading →

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Why “Pagan” Is Not a Dirty Word

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Agostino

Don’t fall for the guilt-trip or the scare tactics. You and your children deserve better. Continue reading →

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The “Christmas Is Pagan” Diatribe

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Agostino

It’s that time of year, when social media is filled with posts about how Christmas is a “Pagan” holiday. WHO CARES? Continue reading →

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Can We Pray to Spirits and Dead People?

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Agostino

It’s that time of year when the Triduum of Halloween-All Saints-All Souls is upon us. Usually around this time people ask me these questions, or something like them: is it sinful to venerate our ancestors? What about spirits like the Lwa and Orishas? Continue reading →

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Easter = Ishtar? Not Really.

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Agostino

A meme says Easter is named after Ishtar. The truth behind that will blow. Your. Mind. Continue reading →

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