The
Order does not require that you study and practice in one and only one tradition
or method. You are free to develop your own personal practice. We exist to
provide ways to deepen your practice with support and encouragement.
The
Order, as a whole, is comprised of separate groups called Academies (teaching
groups) or Circles (organizational structures which include Academies).
If
this type of learning and practice interests you, we invite you to explore
our sight and consider joining us. You can contact a current Circle
and ask how you can join or you can begin study with an academy or study online.
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As
Sisters and Brothers of the Sacred Order of Living Paganism, we believe:
1)
in a single mysterious source of all existence which we call the Eternal Spirit.
2)
in the division of the one source whom we may honor through our own deities.
3)
in honoring, respecting, and revering the Eternal Spirit by studying and honoring
the cycles of Nature.
4)
in the idea that life can be renewed through the Eternal Spirit as part of
the cycles of nature, that we can learn from the experiences of the past and
that what we do now affects the future lives of ourselves and others.
5)
that the physical world is not the only reality and that other realms may
be explored and engaged.
6)
in the power to focus and direct the will in order to enact transformations
for the good of the self and all others.
7)
in free will and understand the responsibilities inherent in acting in accordance
with this freedom.
8)
in leading our lives in ways which, to the greatest degree possible, do not
cause harm to the self or others.
9)
in the application of ethical principles such as the Five Precepts to our
daily lives.
10)
that all sacred paths and practices which do not cause harm to others are
worthy of toleration and respect and that we can learn and grow from the wisdom
of the world’s religious philosophies.
11)
in the use of the circle and the four elements to attune to the workings of
nature.
12)
in honoring the solstices, equinoxes and cross quarter days (sabbats, the
full moons (esbats), and the dark moons (astors).
13)
that each person of right action and intent has the ability and right to become
a member of the pagan clergy and that no single person has the right to dominate
the spiritual life of another.
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The
Order defines the Five Precepts as the guiding document of ethical living
for its members. As Sisters and Brothers of the Sacred Order of Living Paganism,
we will work to affirm and uphold:
1)
Reverence: Knowing that all things are sacred, we vow to
live as we will to our full potential without seeking to cause harm to ourselves,
to others, or to Earth.
2)
Respect: Knowing that all beings are worthy of respect, we
vow to honor and promote all others who seek to live in peace with themselves,
all beings, and Earth.
3)
Reason: Knowing that reason is a part of the spiritual quest,
we vow to live by the right intent of our higher selves.
4)
Responsibility: Knowing that that we are responsible to ourselves
and to others and that all actions have consequences, we vow to live and act
always with honor.
5)
Revelry: Knowing that a spiritual person celebrates life,
we vow to live in joy.
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The
Home Page will return you to this page.
The
Join Page will describe
how one can become a member of the Order.
The
Teaching Page will
describe how a member can become a Mentor or Teacher of the Order.
The
Learning Page will
describe how to find a Mentor or Teacher and how to become a student of the
Order.
The
Youth Page describes programs
for learning and participation in the Order for young adults, youth, and children.
This page includes suggested activities for young children.
The
Awards Page lists and
describes the Achievement Awards (similar to merit badges) and their requirements.
Achievement Awards are required for advancement in youth degrees.
The
Degrees Page describes
the three degrees for youth, the five degrees for adults, and the three Degrees
of Distinction.
The
Academies Page describes
what an Academy and a Circle of the Order is and how to start one. This page
also includes a list of current active Academies and Circles. This page also
describes how to create a local chapter of the Order.
The
History Page describes
the history of the Order.
The
Structure Page describes
the governmental philosophy and structure of the Order and its Academies and
Chapters.
The
Members Page lists member
Circles, members of the International Academy, and the League of Youth.
The
Symbols page describes
our symbols and means of recognition.
The
Links Page offers web
site addresses with topics related to this site.
The
Constitution Page
will take you to the officially adopted constitution for the Order.
The
SOLP Stuff Page will display
various goodies for members.
last
update April 29, 2007
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