tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post4578100332997386205..comments2023-04-04T07:51:21.760+00:00Comments on Matthew Slater: The Christian DruidMatthew Slaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08034225460518413306noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-16509574323215917582017-12-19T22:25:19.883+00:002017-12-19T22:25:19.883+00:00Breath of fresh air my friend. Thankyou for making...Breath of fresh air my friend. Thankyou for making me feel less alone 💛<br />alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11669378286308386614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-47763232780724055452017-06-12T16:08:16.044+00:002017-06-12T16:08:16.044+00:00I think you may be surprised to find that what is ...I think you may be surprised to find that what is termed as Druidism may in fact be early (true)Christianity. There was in fact no such thing as Christianity. More like a Hellenistic Judaism. Brought to Britain by James the brother of Jesus under his title Joseph Ari Ma Theo.A combination of Arimaic and Greek (second in line to be king, divine most high of God.In 37ad the first church was built. There is a dispute as to whether this was at Glastonbury or In South Wales.It is not as surprising as it may seem.There was an established tin trading route that passed through the South of France via the Mediterranean. Mary Magdalene settled in the South of France on this route along with the offspring of her and Jesus' children. Tamar,Jesus Justus the second and Josephus. Tamar became better known as the black Madonna coined because of the black priestly garb. The descendants of this spiritual movement became the Cathars the treasure of which was coveted by the Cathars being the Gnostic way of life and the record of the descendants of the holy family who became known as the Merovingians. The knowledge of Druidism was well known to the Essences through exchange of knowledge and spiritual practices through the trade routes. The practice of having a priest as personal assistant to the King was evident in the Essenes and in Druidism. The Zadok in the Essenes and the Merlin in Druidism.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06006078706095130591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-49583216798349246972017-06-09T19:18:28.832+00:002017-06-09T19:18:28.832+00:00Hi. Thank you for your interest. I will compose so...Hi. Thank you for your interest. I will compose something in the next few days and post it as a blog entry. I want to give it a bit of thought so that I am happy with what I post.Matthew Slaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034225460518413306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-62322504828468287562017-06-08T00:07:05.162+00:002017-06-08T00:07:05.162+00:00It has been awhile since anyone commented, if you ...It has been awhile since anyone commented, if you care to share, where are you at with it all now mathewslater? I am curious as i am a 52 year old man and have pondered and struggled with the same ideas/feelings for yearsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-9265243609079151622016-10-22T19:31:44.192+01:002016-10-22T19:31:44.192+01:00I have been growing deeper and deeper in my relati...I have been growing deeper and deeper in my relationship with God this year. This is a life time journey, but I have notice that it is becoming more and more inclusive especially in respect to nature. Also making my faith one and the same with reality and my everyday life instead of being a seperate thing.I see God in all aspects of my life and that definitely includes nature.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-45858654020569308272013-04-28T19:29:00.101+01:002013-04-28T19:29:00.101+01:00I agree with the past comments and blog I for one ...I agree with the past comments and blog I for one am a christian druid who wanted to know more but all of my questions have been answered my religion is very simple to have a strong bond with nature and know that Jesus is my savior but before he rose to heaven he became part of nature. I also agree that church shouldn't have walls but should have seats and altars in a beautiful nature setting and to protect bibles a beautiful glass case that can be opened with a key.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-23256797888882173622012-10-12T06:20:52.912+00:002012-10-12T06:20:52.912+00:00Thank you for the well thought examination of Chri...Thank you for the well thought examination of Christianity paired with druidry; my feelings are very similar and I have been exploring what feels so much 'More right' than the hatred, bigotry and blind obedience I see in the majority of modern Christian churches. I want to feel personally connected with god and his creation; i want to explore the abilities promised to us as followers, and the love he promises instead of constant argument and hate. The modern church is too easily distracted by lists of rules instead of the spirit; we have become a nation of Pharisees and Sadducees. Wicca has great draw, but I am monotheistic and have felt god, so I can't abandon that... still, something is missing. I am stuck with no 'label' other than agnostic. I have been feeling so alone in my feelings - thanks so much for sharing and letting me know im not alone. (please forgive typos, the phone key pad is tiny!)<br />B.B.http://bb_criiterkeeper-at-yahoo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-22063564864439754812012-09-28T09:19:18.321+01:002012-09-28T09:19:18.321+01:00I think people are using a different definition of...I think people are using a different definition of the term 'Pagan' here Becky. But for sure you are highlighting one of the problem we have suffered under for aeons - that of getting stuck on definitions with regard to spirituality, rather than just trying to understand what we each mean and what we are experiencing... Imagine if we did not conceive of having labels for our ways of walking the path.... What would that be like?WendyHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14592064494265594585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-10351327270077599242012-09-02T12:54:44.159+01:002012-09-02T12:54:44.159+01:00Pagan literally translated means "not from Ro...Pagan literally translated means "not from Rome" and in the sense of religion it actually refers to not being Roman Catholic. Therefore to call any religion that appears to be at odds with or different from Christianity is like the pot calling the cauldron black. Christianity distinguishes itself from Roman Catholothisim as well and therefore is also pagan in literal translation. Christians afterall do not follow the Pope as their religious leader or pay fealty to the Catholic church. Pagan is a term coined during a time when the Catholic church doggedly sought to make it known that they and only they were the one true religion. So any Christian, Baptist, Pentecostal, Methodist, etc. . . is Pagan by literal definition. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04911199814949425738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-33072235110544393482012-07-14T18:39:07.954+01:002012-07-14T18:39:07.954+01:00Thank you all of you for this moving conversation....Thank you all of you for this moving conversation.. I too find myself pulled to Christ through nature. A while ago I fund this website. www.ceilede.co.uk - I have since been in touch with members of the Order of Céile De and have attended one of their retreats. I have to say that so for it is fulfilling all that I had hoped for... I thought I was the only one to feel the way I did - and then I find people like yourselves posting here and finally I stumble across the Céile De. We are not alone.. Indeed I would go as far as to say we are rediscovering what our ancestors once had. We are coming Home.... Blessings to you all. WendyWendyHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14592064494265594585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-68255153445431789252012-05-08T17:42:17.778+01:002012-05-08T17:42:17.778+01:00man.. i dont know if you will read this. but your ...man.. i dont know if you will read this. but your not alone in your travels. i realized that most churches are facist and ecotistical. they are hypocrits. if people would just see that there is so much more out there. i too am a christian druid. maerlin was a good man, and back in the celtic days time was much simpler and moved at a much slower pace... druidism is not a very popular thing here in livingston tennessee.. but i chose to go my own way because i know there is a god and im pretty sure he would not like the way some churches have become. god wants good people who help others and share compassion. not yell at others for being different or say women arent good enough. i thought what i was doing was wrong for a little bit.. then i realized i was right and the church was the one that is soo very much in need of help. spiritually. i think some people need to go and find out that there is much more to life than reading a book. they need to experience life... and realize that not all things are bad. my brothers and sisters on this page. we are the ones that will eneter the kingdom of heaven. im not saying others wont im just saying our way of life is looked down upon because we are different... i like different thank you... it makes people uniue.. everyone needs to be their own person.. this blog post is the best blog i have ever read.. and i only read intereting ones.;. i have a son and a wife and a job so i dont really have time to write things like this.... god is great but he doesnt want hypocrits in his land of peace... i also looked in wicca christianism....... everyone where i live turned wicca... i really didnt like the wicca thing because i know there is a god... so i turned to good ol fashioned druidism... thats where magik came from anyway... and i do not believe magik is a bad thing only how you use it..... jesus was a prophet he performed (miracles)= (magik)... all i am saying is thank you friends.. you all are ok in my book.. im glad im not alone in this world... thank you. hey we could all be friends on facebook!! my name is lucas hooks. my profile picture is me on my car. there are like only 4 people with my name. just shoot me a message as well when you add me.Lucas Hooks (the christian druid)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-23070265873830681082012-04-24T10:50:44.888+00:002012-04-24T10:50:44.888+00:00Thanks for this post. I am starting down this very...Thanks for this post. I am starting down this very same path.<br /><br />I have called myself a Christian for more than a decade, after having grown up virtually free of religion in a non-practising Catholic family. <br /><br />I have always been intrigued with Wiccans and Druids, but always, some fear stopped me from taking the step to get involved. <br /><br />Now, I am finally taking the leap and joining a "protogrove" of local Druids for a Mayday ritual next week. I am nervous, sure, but even more excited.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-66022779203981137012012-03-02T15:07:15.500+00:002012-03-02T15:07:15.500+00:00good that! Druidic blessing!
http://nikkinikki-ea...good that! Druidic blessing!<br /><br />http://nikkinikki-earthearth.blogspot.com/2012/03/christian-druids-ancient-and-modern-pun.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-33163278392937061112011-03-08T21:11:59.971+00:002011-03-08T21:11:59.971+00:00Dear Rev P. Thank you for your thoughts.Dear Rev P. Thank you for your thoughts.Matthew Slaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034225460518413306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-62550923110611157172011-03-07T21:29:08.250+00:002011-03-07T21:29:08.250+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.Matthew Slaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034225460518413306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-42074048967023900662010-12-19T22:09:41.138+00:002010-12-19T22:09:41.138+00:00Thank you, "The Preacher" for your thoug...Thank you, "The Preacher" for your thoughts too.Matthew Slaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034225460518413306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-31290479391769158072010-12-15T00:16:39.037+00:002010-12-15T00:16:39.037+00:00And by the way, to the "Christians" who ...And by the way, to the "Christians" who are arrogant enough to come on here and think they can TELL PEOPLE HOW TO HAVE FAITH OR WHAT THEY ARE ALLOWED TO DO because your Sunday mortal men SAID SO... <br /><br />I --- PERSONALLY --- think you are WRONG. JESUS WAS TOLERANT. Who the heck do you think you are telling US what we can and can't believe!!?Ruthienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-78628350507361954512010-12-15T00:13:40.925+00:002010-12-15T00:13:40.925+00:00And here I thought I coined the term "Christi...And here I thought I coined the term "Christian Druid" so many years ago to explain the 'religion' I feel in heart that I follow. Christianity has many nods to, or homages to paganism, the original religion. Sometimes I feel that Christianity just evolved from it. So many questions, Trying to not be motivated by brainwashing, trying to learn more and yet follow my instincts, what feels right to me. I am of Scottish and Irish heritage (plus Swedish and German) but I feel this earth reference so deeply and feel like a key member of the Feminine Divine. Thank you so much for your blog post, I have bookmarked it and feel great happiness for those who feel as I do.Ruthienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-43466654488781237192010-10-28T01:31:04.112+00:002010-10-28T01:31:04.112+00:00I would like to say that our stories are much the ...I would like to say that our stories are much the same. I was drawn to the old ways, but could not leave the God whom I knew to be true. Long have I searched in vain for someone who shares my beliefs, and I'm glad to see I'm not quite as alone as I thought I was. Let all tongues worship HIM. May the road rise before you, brother.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-20818765806569860852010-06-28T19:23:50.799+01:002010-06-28T19:23:50.799+01:00I was hesitant to even google "Christian Drui...I was hesitant to even google "Christian Druid", but something pulled me to. I've always believed in God as being the Great Spirit and I've never doubted (though i have questioned) his existence, only to realize a few moments later that i wouldn't have the ability to doubt or question or think for that matter if not for "He who created me".<br /> All my life i've had a deep closeness to nature, in part maybe because of my celtic-native american ancestry. Like many of the people who've posted comments I've never been a church-going kind of person, though i do study the scriptures almost daily.<br /> And like nearly everyone whose posted comments i too was conflicted on the nature of Druidism (lol, i made a pun) And wether it contradicted God's Word.<br /> To sum up my ramblings, Thank you so very much brothers & sisters for your comments and to whomever created this site. You've clearified so much for me. Reading what you've wrote literally made me tear up w/ joy. I am proud and honored to call myself a Christian Druid now.<br /> Godbless, and may His Spirit be with always.<br /> ~John ParkerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-70728510447257739712010-06-11T15:29:08.696+01:002010-06-11T15:29:08.696+01:00I know this comment is coming a long time after yo...I know this comment is coming a long time after your original post....but I wanted to post you are NOT alone. <br /><br />I very much agree w/ your statement:<br />"When you begin to walk a path in a mystical way, that hates dogma, that seeks a journey, that respects nature, that honours God, that senses a spirit in all things, that seeks personal responsibility, that likes small forms of ritual...."<br /><br />Well said!<br /><br />Blessed be from one who also wants to honor the ancient sacred; combined w/ a deep belief in Christ.Erintopiahttp://www.erintopia.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-82475525592252261772010-03-23T14:41:39.449+00:002010-03-23T14:41:39.449+00:00hmm,It is nice to hear of other christians wanting...hmm,It is nice to hear of other christians wanting to develop a nature awareness and I have often wondered how us so called christians can say we worship the creator whilst paying no attention to his creation. I have had a bit to do with OBOD and am curently reading through the bardic course that I managed to get my hands on without joining the group; as I really like to know what I am getting into before I jump, also I attended one of their camps and loved the people and the outdoors life and herb knowledge stuff but as a christian could not join in much of the activities that involved invoking and welcoming other gods, it says its non dogmatic but you will have a hard time being part of something where bed hoping whether married or not was par for the course, try squaring that and rituals that honour gods and godess' with Christian values&you will have a hard time,but I am using their material to awaken my senses to nature and Carr Gomms psycholgical training gives a few insights in to how we tick. Having said all that I am considering joining OBOD and attempting to walk a christian path within it; as when all said and done are we not left hungry for a nature awareness when we leave our church meetings?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-30628747644808890292009-11-29T22:05:00.855+00:002009-11-29T22:05:00.855+00:00Hi Anna. I'm glad I have been of inspiration t...Hi Anna. I'm glad I have been of inspiration to you and thanks for sharing your thoughts. I really need to explore the idea more and would just encourage you to try and keep an open mind and not get too worried about finding the right label at the moment. It has taken me the first 40+ years of my life to even get to where I am at - and I feel I have only just begun my journey! I struggle hugely with how I feel people will perceive me and so I find many things hard going -particularly as I am trying to get back into church life.<br /><br />Have a look on the internet for things like Creation Spirituality and try the website www.greenspirit.org.uk - they have some interesting online articles that may help you. There is a lot of non-Christian material that covers paganism, druidry, nature awareness etc and you have to sort of take the approach of asking "What do all these other people do, does it apply to me and my path; and if so, how can I apply it in a way that is meaningful to me?". Be open and just look around you. As I have said in my posts, I am not really deeply into Druid practice, but more the green, ethical, lifestyle and philosophical approaches to life that a nature aware spirituality can bring and which can easily lie alongside Christianity.<br /><br />I'm not that quite whether a pick and mix approach would be quite justified by my Christian friends but, like having to get sweets for my 6 year old daughter in the local supermarket, sometimes you just have to do it!<br /><br />Hmm. Does this help?Matthew Slaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034225460518413306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-54445633481938191502009-11-27T16:30:05.465+00:002009-11-27T16:30:05.465+00:00I'm a 13 year old christian, & ive had a h...I'm a 13 year old christian, & ive had a hard time understanding christianity for a while now. I've been afraid that I'd just completly leave my beleifs behind. I struggle because of what people say about how other christians act. After I found out about christian druidry, i was pretty happy. but i'm actually quite let down, because I cant find anything on the internet about it. your blog as helped to me to lean towards christian druidry even more. thank you for your information. if there's any more information bout christian druidry you would like to share, that would be a great help. :)Annanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299142201006489328.post-72761765312908683602009-11-16T21:15:48.146+00:002009-11-16T21:15:48.146+00:00Thank you so much for writing this! I felt as tho...Thank you so much for writing this! I felt as though I was looking into a literary looking glass - and that I may now have found some direction.Kaleylnoreply@blogger.com