http://gaia.tribe.net/thread/3e81b975-5858-4a04-a4c4-07e6b2cc34f6?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://gaia.tribe.net/thread/3e81b975-5858-4a04-a4c4-07e6b2cc34f6#5192bac3-01e7-487e-b470-8daa9b492d30 http://tribes.tribe.net/eco-earthdragonpaganism Why 'Dragon' ? 'The Dragon' is an ancient name for the energies (Shakti) of the Earth, and ley-lines are sometimes also called 'Dragon lines'. In the mythology of Europe Dragons are closely related to serpents, which have always represented the dark, hidden power of the Earth. · Eco-Paganism is a strand of Contemporary Paganism. · Eco-Pagans partly express their spirituality through environmental activism and rituals of resistance. · Most Eco-Pagans are environmental activists who were drawn to Paganism. In Eco-Pagan practice belief in the sacredness of nature becomes an embodiment of political commitment. As a result the sacred body is integrated in political strategies of resistance. Many Eco-Pagan beliefs are rooted in eco-philosophy, and elements of Deep Ecology and Eco-Feminism are especially evident. But Eco-Paganism is more than is an expression of a holistic belief system - it is a way of being-in-the-world. Eco-Pagan practice engenders subjective feelings of interconnectedness as well as inspiration to political activism. (Plows 1998b). Fri, 17 Aug 2007 15:56:51 GMT http://gaia.tribe.net/thread/3e81b975-5858-4a04-a4c4-07e6b2cc34f6#5192bac3-01e7-487e-b470-8daa9b492d30 christian 2007-08-17T15:56:51Z