Tagged “theology”

1. Lenses of divinity

   Fri 20 Mar 2026 18:38 theology theory

   Connection to the divine is a major focus for spiritworkers, magical practitioners, and many general paganfolk, but opinions on why and how we communicate with gods are diverse and complicated. It's no surprise it's a thorny issue. Gods are, by almost any definition, deeply significant entities, which gives extra weight to the prospect of forming relationships with Them. This means that it's at least good to have a clear expectation of the shape of a relationship, before entering into it. In my work with the Wanderers, I've found myself using three different perspectives on divine relationships, which I've come to call 'lenses'. I refer to these as the Companion, Presence, and Endless. The lens I'm using might shift from one moment to another, depending on what I and the gods need out of our connection, but I've found that every lens has potential to deepen my understanding of and relationship with each of my deities.

2. Spirits, Gods, and Helpers

   Wed 22 May 2024 23:26 theology prompt

   This week’s prompt from Trace gets into some of my favorite theology questions:

   What is the distinction between gods and spirits? Can one become the other? How do gods and spirits cooperate, and when do they come into conflict? Are there spirits that regularly work with a god for commonly shared goals and interests? How does this relationship compare to subservient beings like angels?

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