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who pursue a deep understanding and practice of Paganism
for the betterment of one and all.
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religious and educational entity for the promotion of Paganism as defined through its Principles and Precepts.
Training and education is available through the Order's degree system. Ordination as a Minister of the Order is available to those who complete the first three degrees and the ministerial training.
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The Thirteen Principles of the Order
The Five Precepts of the Order
What is the Sacred Order of Living Paganism, Inc.? It is best to begin to describe who we are by explaining who we are not. We are not a coven, a tradition or a church. We are an open religious order of men and women who desire an intense study and practice of Paganism. Any person who wishes to begin or intensify their study of Pagan beliefs and practices can become a member of the Order while still remaining a solitary or a member of any other Pagan group.
Specifically, we exist to:
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). Teaching can also take place online with a tutor.
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.
The Three Principles (or Pillars) are the statements of believe for the Order.
I. Sources: we believe that Earth, all being, and all things, being part of a single source we call Spirit, are sacred.
II. Choices: We believe that we each have the right to make our own choices
in spiritual and other matters so long as, to the best of our ability, harm
is not caused either to ourselves, to others, or to Earth.
III. Cycles: We believe that Spirit exists as a cosmic force of ever changing
cycles manifested in nature and in our lives and that we should celebrate
and honor those cycles through observance and ritual.
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.
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 June 19, 2008