What’s Compassion Got to Do With It?

In a few hours I’ll be on a panel for the annual meeting of Interfaith Partners of S.C. Each faith represented is supposed to share what they have been up to in terms of expressing compassion. For months I have wondered how to approach this task. The following are the remarks I will make when it’s my turn; I’d love to hear your responses, or even suggestions for the future.

For followers of one of the earth-based spiritual paths which are collectively referred to as Paganism, articulating a moral code requires earnest reflection and personal discernment. Unlike religions “of the book,” the paths of Paganism are not based on the writings in a sacred text. Even when written traces of ancient religions are available, such as Norse, Egyptian or Sumerian writings, the modern Pagan is compelled to carefully examine her motives and understanding of the cosmos in order to arrive at a code of conduct for life.


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