Did Paganism Ever Really Die?[i] Thomas Rowsell tweeted a quote from Carlyle a few days ago: “I think Scandinavian Paganism, to us here, is more interesting than any other. It is, for one thing, the latest; it continued in these regions of Europe till the eleventh century; 800 years ago the Norwegians were still worshipers … More Did Paganism Ever Really Die?

America has been called a “proposition nation.” Those who promote this idea believe that belief is all it takes, really, to call yourself an American. Just say the pledge, wave the flag, sign the documents, believe in freedom and personal liberty and personal responsibility and “rights;” then just recognize the world as naught but a … More Contra ‘Belief’?

I A few hours after Elon Musk tweeted today, with ostensible schadenfreude, “The Branch Covidians are upset,” he appeared onstage in San Francisco with Dave Chappelle, which caused a “major fight” (Musk’s words) to break out in the audience. It seems like wherever he goes, Musk summons Discordia. Discordia is a Roman goddess often associated … More Elon Musk and the Virtues of Discordia