When I was young and the community was in its infancy we celebrated May Day with great exuberance. It was a celebration of spring and a welcoming of the sun and longer, warmer days. The tetherball pole that stood on the church/school playground was transformed into a May Pole. Children were hand selected to participate in decorating the May … Continue reading May Day
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Christmas in the Commune
When our commune was first established the founding elders agreed that there would be no recognition or celebration of holidays based in Pagan tradition. That included Christmas. My father referred to Christmas as a “filthy Pagan ritual” and refused to expose his children to its customs. As a child I was far too young to … Continue reading Christmas in the Commune
Sex and Religion
Religious and political powers discovered thousands of years ago that if they could control sexuality they could control creative and independent thinking. Control over the minds and bodies of people ensured control over financial resources. Yes it is a very archaic system and way of thinking but it has become so engrained in our society … Continue reading Sex and Religion
The Polygamist's Daughter 