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Sex Offenses
Forced abstinence is also horrible abuse. While coerced sexual activity is almost always inappropriate and can be criminal, coercing someone to never engage in sexual activity is just as horrible. I had a lot of sex before I was 18. It was one of the best things that ever happened to me. My grades went…
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A Conspiracy of the Magicians:
Understanding the Roots of Modern Paganism in the Long Quest for Human Liberation This is the text of a paper presented by Embreis23 at the Mystic South Conference 2025. By Embreis23 (James Grimes) “And ye shall be freed from slavery, And ye shall be free in everything; And as the sign that ye are truly…
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Q: Pro-Israel, Pro-Palestine, or Pro-USA? A: Pro-Israel, Pro-Palestine, and Pro-USA.
Please stop the horrors If you identify as a member of one of the Abrahamic religions, thank you for reading. I got no dogs in this race, but it affects me nonetheless. I expect that many Christians are taught, and possibly believe, that the world-wide dominance of Christianity is due to the loving and peaceful…
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Eat The Young White Males
According to the US Border Patrol Criminal Alien Statistics, from 2017 to now-ish (7+ years), slightly more than 200 cases of homicide and/or manslaughter were committed by criminal aliens. Although the statistics vary somewhat and report differing measurements, one study spanning 2009 to 2020 (11 years) found that 1,363 were fatally shot in mass killings by…
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Raise Hell, Witches
Or you will soon find yourselves living in one. Those who know me don’t often hear my political opinions. I’m neither Republican nor Democrat, so pretty much everyone disagrees with me. This is a non-partisan issue. The things that are happening in the government are almost certainly motivated by Dominionist ideology. Two of the main…
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The Rapture Can’t Come Soon Enough
I don’t really want the Christians to go away. I just want to be allowed to live in peace. How does one negotiate a win-win with a bully? This piece reflects the opinion and experience of the author. I do not pretend, or want, to speak on anyone else’s behalf. Some of these opinions are…
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What are Pagans?
Some (relatively) short comments and quotations from various sources that may prove useful. WHO ARE THE PAGANS? By Embreis23, originally written for Athens Pagan Pride Day 2023 On Saturday, Oct. 5, Athens Pagan Pride Day will be celebrated in downtown Athens, on College Square from 5-10 pm. This will be the 12th Annual Athens Pagan…
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Pantheon, Part III: Hekate
By Embreis23 Note: Athens Area Pagans Inc. is open to all paths, ways, and practices. The following is the author’s opinion and is not intended as a statement of opinion, theology, ideology, or faith on the part of AAP. Introduction: What follows is the fourth of a series of attempts to describe and communicate the…
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Pantheon Part II: Nimble Jack
By Embreis23 Note: Athens Area Pagans Inc. is open to all paths, ways, and practices. The following is the author’s opinion and is not intended as a statement of opinion, theology, ideology, or faith on the part of AAP. Introduction: What follows is the third of a series of attempts to describe and communicate the…
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PANTHEON, Part I
By Embreis23 Note: Athens Area Pagans Inc. is open to all paths, ways, and practices. The following is the author’s opinion and is not intended as a statement of opinion, theology, ideology, or faith on the part of AAP. Introduction: The root of the English word “essay” means “to attempt,” which is appropriate: what follows…
