Pagan Centered Podcast – Episode 110 – Listener Feedback

2009
07.13

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2:33 KFC and Strip Clubs, Finger Licking Good
2:57 Podcamp Houston Recap
3:30 BlackheartGary writes: seriously, kittens, is it entirely possible that the developers behind Paganspace could not find episode 101? I mean, perhaps a past life regression was taking place or something happened with the Flux capaciter that sent Paganspace back to episode 54?wait, i got it… maybe Paganspace’s guard dog Charon buried episode 101 in the backyard.however or whatever actually happened Paganspank needs to stop whining and bellyaching and pointing out redundant facts and figures, understand that the Lords and Ladies of PCP are not the only ones slamming them for the simple fact that they are turning into babybat daycare, instead of being an actual Pagan-centered social networking site. don’t get it twisted, there are some lone wolves among the sheep logging into that site… but seriously? Go to the kitchen, sit down and have a nice happy helping of Grow The Fuck Up. Then, get your episode right, you non counting mofo, and when you do have the scrotum to challenge the almighty PCP, at least attempt to pack a lunch? you might need it. and a friend if you have one left.
4:54 “That one pagan that wants to be a mortician” writes:I haven’t had internet for a long while, but I’d like to say I loved your response to my question thing. Twas cool. I’m really excited for episode 108. Funeral homes do tend to screw you over with the upselling (hell, that’s one of the reasons I want to go into said field, I want to be the funeral director that DOESN’T try to get you to buy the thousand dollar casket). Even so, it’s very important to work out whats going to happen before you die, partially so your family doesn’t decide you need expensive fluffy pink silk pillows in the afterlife. Protip: no casket can, or should, protect your body from decomposition. Airtight ones will just build up pressure until it explodes underground in a fabulous (not really), stinky soup. I’m rambling now, so I’ll stop here. Love ya guys~
6:13 Wes writes::love the show found out about you from @gypsyhooker.Lokkii brand briquettes? I need to find some for our next sumbel ;-)
6:44 Blackheartgary writes:I would like to first thank you all for your insight on the question I raised in episode 103, regarding what I should do with my 6 year old. Yes, I am a proud Pagan Parent, and yes, my family is aware of such, and although they do not share the same beliefs as I do, there is a certain level of respect that takes place. In other words, I am not condemed to hell for what I believe in, and I won’t Tell them what they believe is wrong. Being a Pagan Parent in a christian Family has not been easy. The holidays for the sake of the family, are easily handled; I Honor Mabon and samhain, for example, but celebrate christmas with the family. and although my daughter ellie does pose some rather interesting questions, such as what are angels, or is the goddess God’s girlfriend, for the most part i can answer most questions rather mundanely, such as how do flowers grow or where do storms come from, and she understands. The trouble begins when the family imposes to me that my daughter needs to go to church every sunday to worship a God that I chose a long time ago not to believe in, and i don’t feel that at 6 years old she needs a religion force fed down her throat. when I came into paganism, it wasn’t force fed, I walked into it willingly, and as My daughter matures, if she chooses so, I would like for her to walk in her own way at her own pace. where the tools i use in my sacred space are concerned, she asks about them, and i give her the easiest answer i can… such as “the candles are for when the lights go out” or “that knife(athame) is to protect us against the bad guys in the neighborhood.” and you’re 100% correct, I don’t want a shit storm caused in the family, especially after when I walked out of the “broom closet” back in the day the response at first was closer to “you’re the devil!” than “well that’s your decision and we accept it”. I know there has to be more pagan parents ot there facing the same dilemma as I, where they have the added pressure of the Giant wildebeast that is christianity looming all round them in the form of family members. Yes. my daughter is 6 years old. no, at this time, it’s probably not a good idea to force a belief structure upon her, especially of the impending nuclear bomb i might set off if i do this in front of the rest of the family. What I have learned, is to slowly introduce her into some of the things that daddy does… and if she want to know more and i feel it’s safe, i let her. For example, i recently sat down for meditation in my sacred space, and my daughter walked in, wondering what I was doing. after telling her i was just “sitting and thinking” she asked to join. I Personally believe that as impressionable as she is, ellie doesn’t deserve to be torn between two belief structures, and she doesn’t really need to know one or the other at this point. she’s too busy chasing ants anyways. well this has gone on for a bit more than i planned, and I apologize for that. Once again, PCP Thank you for your insight, and i hope this indeed turns out to be a good topic for an episode.
8:09 Sinead Writes:Hey guys, I adore your show and have been listening to it from Episode 3 (yes, I am one of the weird UK people who have been with you from the beginning!) I find your show really funny, and also very useful and informative, especially the more recent Herbalism episode, which has inspired me to delve more into the subject, and also a great reaility check for some of my more ‘out there’ friends (see Otherkin episodes and the more recent ‘Cherokee Princess’ thing) Please, please, please keep up the exellent work, and the excellent wit that is the trademark for your show. P.S. Can we please have some more Zombie Jesus?
8:52 Amanda Eve Asks:Why do some towns and cities appear to shut down only because a group of people all want to go to church?PCP Crew discusses how a lack of stuff to do in PA leads to substance abuse
27:38 opheliafierce Tweets:I absolutely love you guys. Please keep up the great work!
27:46 Darkfire65 Tweets: Love the podcast, keep up the good work! Listening to ep. 102 NYC you can still smoke in your house, just not in public housing
28:00 Ophelia Fierce Writes:Hello all, Seeing as Twitter only allows 140 characters it would be impossible to fit in everything I’d like to ask. First, I concur with whoever suggested a Teens and Paganism episode. I agree with you all that the teenage years should be a time of exploration but I often find that reliable information is often very limited. I’m aware that this transcends age, but the added barrier for teens is the parental one. Add in the religious taboo it presents when living in the Bible Belt and a whole slew of teens find books and other materials nigh impossible to get a hold of. The religious section at my own public library consists almost solely of Bibles. What advice would you have for teen pagans and those teens interested in paganism who seek an educated approach to their religion when the internet can be so unreliable and books are in such short supply? Secondly, with all this bashing of PaganSpace and other sites (all of which is rightfully deserved), I’d like to know what you all think of ecauldron.net? Lastly, infinite amounts of praise. Seriously, you all are a joy to listen too. I love that your group is so varied and intelligent. As always, I look forward to future episodes. Sincerely, Ophelia
29:58 An anonymous person writes:hey why r people like silver raven wolf and scientology not on ur asses board, u have put them down enough times to earn them a permanent spot… like did u forget about them
31:11 Steven writes:Hi guys, I was wondering if you had heard about this new translation of the Bible. I think it’s right up your alley. I couldn’t help but think of the Principia Discordia (for some reason): http://www.lolcatbible.com/index.php?title=Main_Page
31:52 Ironskulls writes:For some reason, I could not post comment on the episode 105 page, so I am adding this here. Sorry if it fucks up the page! You guys got me thinking on this episode! Quick summary of me: Part Cherokee and a mix. I follow an Eclectic path of NA (with full respect!) and some Wicca, Celtic, etc aspects (nature based, wheel of the year, Goddess and God, etc). Anyway, I am big one of the peaceful side of things, take care of Mother Earth, other people, animals (but Peta type people are lunes!, I love turkey and “sea kittens” too much for their crap) I do not believe it is ok to harm another to get what one wants. BUT as noted in this episode, if someone is going to harm myself or family, they are going home in a body bag! Some say this does not fit the Wiccan Rede, and honestly, I do not follow the rede as a “bible”, I have my own ideas of when there is a time to react to violence with violence, the main one being protection. I know for sure my ancestors protected themselves the best they could with the weapons they had. It seems this was a Satanist viewpoint, that it was ok to harm to protect. But I still have that very peaceful viewpoint also. Seems and feels like a nice balance. Does this make sense or is this just my twisted eclectic view that fits my path?And Dave’s Wiccan ethics is more than just the Wiccan Rede rant.
35:14 Soaring_Lilth Tweets:Great Podcast – Satanism Part I!!! I’ve always wanted to know more and you guys didn’t fail to deliver!
35:22 Travis writes us on MySpace:Dear PCP,I live in Germany, and I’d like very much to hear an episode regarding Heathenism and all things closely related. I’m sure you already have gotten messages regarding this, so should you find a speaker, by all means do bring ‘em on~-Travis
35:50 Brendan Writes:Great episode. It definetly cleared up a lot of misconceptions I had about Satanism.I did have one question for Ashlee though… I have heard from a few sources that Satanism is essentially atheism with Satan as more of an archetypal figure rather than a supreme being or deity. I have also noticed a lot of similarities between atheism and Satanism, with the only major difference being that Satanist tend to be more spiritual in nature and commonly have an interest in the metaphysics. My question is would you say that this overview that I explained above describes yourself and the majority of Satanists or practitioners of the left hand path fairly? And have you ever considered atheism? If yes, after considering atheism why were you drawn to Satanism or the left hand path?
38:35 Magister Robert AdamsThe information supplied on the Temple of Set was very much incorrect. While it started as an off shoot of the Church of Satan, it isn’t really a Satanic organization any longer. We are left hand path definitely, but we are our own breed. If you would like more accurate information on the Temple of Set I would be more than happy to provide it to you. It would be better that it come from us than someone who has no connection to us and has not even done the research as far as visiting our website.We also have Ashlee’s reactions to the Satanism Episodes we did earlier this season
41:20 Preview of Season 12 of PCP
42:20 Some shows created by our listeners: Gutwrench Podcast and My Life as a Teenage Pagan
44:08 Preview of Season 12 of PCP
49:06 Pagan Activist is going away
49:22 Ashlee’s happy bird
50:00 Animal Omens