Jane Raeburn's Page

Some people say that technology is antithetical to nature. I believe that technology is a tool like any other, and that if used correctly it can bring us to a greater appreciation of the wonders of our world. This video, with images from NASA, is an (awe-inspiring) example. Continue

I'm going to be a grad student at USM this fall and am hoping to revive the Pagan Student Association. I need USM students, particularly undergraduates, to help with this effort, and members of the Pagan community in the Portland area to show up and encourage the students. Interested? Send me a message or e-mail jane@janeraeburn.com

I've added an events calendar to this site so people can post upcoming rituals, open circles, classes, etc. Go nuts!

Here's a question that comes up from time to time: What books or other resources would you recommend for a newcomer to Wicca/Paganism? Answer in the comments.

A lot of Pagans were raised as members of another religion, and rebelled against their past. It wasn't that way for me. A column in today's New York Times reflects my experience:

most children raised unaffiliated with a religion later chose to join one. Indoctrination be damned. ... Most said that they first joined a religion because their spiritual needs were not being met. And the most-cited reason for settling on their current religion was that they simply enjoyed the services an

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