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Pagan author, activist talks in Ithaca on possibilities for a more peaceful world
Ithaca Journal ^
| Originally published Saturday, October 11, 2003
| By KELLI B. GRANT
Posted on 10/11/2003 5:04:57 AM PDT by Behind Liberal Lines
Edited on 05/07/2004 8:01:03 PM PDT by Jim Robinson.
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ITHACA -- With the right attitude and a bit of magic, another world is possible, according to a Pagan author and activist.
Starhawk spoke to more than 200 people Wednesday, encouraging them to take an active role in changing the world for the better. Citing Dion Fortune's definition of magic -- "the art of changing consciousness at will," Starhawk asked people to be aware of "broken things" in today's society, such as increased corporate control and global effects of American policies.
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Internationally known, Starhawk is recognized for both her political activism ...Following an earth-based spirituality made it impossible not to be an activist, said Starhawk, who recently returned from a trip to Cancun to protest at a World Trade Organization summit. Her group, the Pagan Cluster, has used magic as a tool to bring about change in that cause and many others.Oh, really...?
Given that her "magiks" have stopped neither the WTO nor the war in Iraq (nor the election of President Bush, the election of a Republican congress, etc.), I'd say she needs to get her mojo working a little better.
Either that, or we've got God on our side. ;-)
Starhawk said it's impossible to just sit back and watch negative changes in the world such as the cutting down of redwoods in her home state of California.
LOL. A tree hugger. What a shock.
Starhawk told audience members that they should use magic and increase awareness by telling a different story than the one perpetuated by corporations, politicians and the media.
Yes, one of complete fantasy.
Werier said that he liked Starhawk's approach of not only being out there as a Witch, but also being down to Earth and taking action the make the changes everyone wants to see in the world....Werier has read several of Starhawk's books
So basically this guy is like a Trekkie only lamer?
Events were sponsored by the United Pagan Ministries and hosted by the coven, along with several other community organizations.
Now that's a sentence you don't often read in a newspaper any where but Ithaca.
Ithaca is the City of Evil.
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10/11/2003 5:05:46 AM PDT
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Read the article. Could smell the faint aroma of incense and hear low volume Enya tunes in the background. Strange....must have been majik.
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10/11/2003 5:12:52 AM PDT
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tbpiper
To: tbpiper
On the bright side, once the final chapter of Lord of the Rings hits the theater, these goofs will be occupied for a while with making Frodo and Elfqueen costumes and camping out for opening night tickets.
To: Behind Liberal Lines
Visualize Whirrled Peas.
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"A group ritual followed the speech. Starhawk said its purpose would be to promote of truth and expose lies. She warned participants that they would need to confront personal dishonesty."
Sure. Like the father of lies would be exposed in this person...
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10/11/2003 5:43:16 AM PDT
by
OpusatFR
(A democrat always overplays its hand)
To: Behind Liberal Lines
When they're under pressure, leftists can be counted on to retreat further into their fantasy world.
(steely)
To: Behind Liberal Lines
Oh man, here we go again.
Hold on folks for the space trip without a ship!
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posted on
10/11/2003 5:52:29 AM PDT
by
Soaring Feather
(Poet's Rock the Boat!!)
To: Behind Liberal Lines
I'm tempted to report you to the FR hall monitors for abuse. This is three days in a row that you have tortured Freepers with reports on the lunacy going on in Ithaca.
Citing Dion Fortune's definition of magic -- "the art of changing consciousness at will,"
Starhawk must be experiencing flashbacks from the brown acid she took at Woodstock.
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10/11/2003 6:00:57 AM PDT
by
Jimmy Valentine's brother
(MrConfettiMan was in the streets while I was still yelling at the TV)
To: All
It must be comforting to be as stupid as these dolts.
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posted on
10/11/2003 6:05:05 AM PDT
by
jigsaw
(Liberals run from real warfare that'll protect America but embrace class warfare that'll destroy it.)
To: Behind Liberal Lines
So basically this guy is like a Trekkie only lamer?
Finally!Somebody geekier than us Trekkies!
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Originally published Saturday, October 11, 2003 | By KELLI B. GRANT Kelli Bundy married Lou Grant?
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10/11/2003 6:18:30 AM PDT
by
CPOSharky
(If a politician doesn't want me to have guns, I don't want him to be in office.)
To: Behind Liberal Lines
Did anyone try throwing a bucket of water on her to see if she'd melt?
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posted on
10/11/2003 6:54:52 AM PDT
by
P.O.E.
To: Behind Liberal Lines
Internationally known...I have some friends in Canada who'd let me sleep on their couch too.
To: Behind Liberal Lines
"Starhawk", as seen at last year's antiwar rally in San Francisco.
Pretty much what you'd expect.
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10/11/2003 7:56:06 AM PDT
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general_re
(SURGEON GENERAL'S WARNING: Quitting Sarcasm Now Greatly Reduces Serious Risks To Your Health.)
To: Last Dakotan
Her horrific body odor prevents the poor woman from staying at a lodging establishment.
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10/11/2003 7:59:58 AM PDT
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johnny7
To: general_re
Wow! I need to update my mental image file on the
fauxpagan formerly known as Miriam Simos.
The problem with JAPs: they turn into Jewish Mommas.
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10/11/2003 8:34:04 AM PDT
by
Oztrich Boy
("Conscience is the little voice inside of you that says someone might be watching" HL Mencken)
To: Behind Liberal Lines
Lady Phoenix Medusa, high priestess of the Coven of the Moonlight Labyrinth...Okay, that does it. From now on I demand to be addressed as Sir Apollo Prometheus Silverknife, high priest of the Round Table of the Suckling Pig.
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10/11/2003 8:46:37 AM PDT
by
wizardoz
(Palestinians blow up over the least little thing...)
To: general_re
You know, without the glasses
she looks like Jerry Garcia
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10/11/2003 8:46:54 AM PDT
by
kstewskis
("heads all empty and I don't care")
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