Why QUEER?
Queer - because we recognize that there are many paths to ‘spirit’, ‘nature’ and ‘magic’ and we positively revel in diversity. We welcome: dykes, divas, drag queens and kings of all genders, faggots and faeries, bisexuals, trisexuals, transvestites, transgendered and transsexual warriors, deviant angels, lesbians, gays, heterosexuals, butches, femmes, celibates and shape-shifters.........and all the magic you may bring that we haven’t even thought of yet.
We also value positive sexual expression and considers sexuality sacred. We welcome those who share our views.
Why PAGAN?
Pagan - because we are witches, shamans, faery workers, druids, magicians, chaos workers and other pagans with earth honoring spirituality. We welcome practising pagans, those who want to find out more about paganism and those who feel they have lost their connection.
Why QUEER PAGANISM?
Queer Paganism grew out of the experiences of people being marginalised, by wider society and other pagan or spiritual groups, based on stereotypes of sexual identities and gender preferences. The first principle of Queer Paganism is respect for each other, ourselves, the Spirits and the Land. We work on the basis of self-identification.
As Queer Pagans, we communicate directly with spirits, nature, ancestors, Gods, Goddesses and other divinities. We do not need mediators. We work consensually to create rituals. We do not need hierarchies. We welcome spirits and work with them. We do not command them. We share knowledge of different traditions; we create new ways of working. Stirring the cauldron of gender, we are not limited by gender-based magical working. We believe we can all work with spiritual power; that we all can be our own healers, celebrants and guides.
As Queer Pagans, we communicate directly with spirits, nature, ancestors, Gods, Goddesses and other divinities. We do not need mediators. We work consensually to create rituals. We do not need hierarchies. We welcome spirits and work with them. We do not command them. We share knowledge of different traditions; we create new ways of working. Stirring the cauldron of gender, we are not limited by gender-based magical working. We believe we can all work with spiritual power; that we all can be our own healers, celebrants and guides.
QUEER PAGANS IN THE PHILIPPINES
The Philippines may be a predominantly Christian country. We, Queer Pagans, may be a small community, misunderstood by most and judged by many. Inspite of it all, we dare to raise our wands and take courage to speak for we believe in equality and freedom. People may think of what they want to think about us but we, Queer Pagans in the Philippines, are here - real, existing, and will continue the fight for what we know is right.
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