A Christopagan Manifesto A Call for a New Ground up Faith

Join Charlie and Brian, non-binary Christopagan Druids, as they delve into the Christopagan Manifesto and discuss breaking free from the chains of the Imperial church. Explore the journey that began in 1998, influenced by thinkers like Bishop John Shelby Spong, and the evolution of their spiritual path. This episode focuses on the confluence of church and empire, the pitfalls of dominionism and fundamentalism, and the need for unity rooted in diversity. Discover their call to rise up against spiritual authoritarianism and embrace a new, Christopagan spirituality.Thank you for Liking and Subscribing to this podcastThank you for sharing this episode with your loved ones, friends and communityThank you for Tips or Donations: https://ko-fi.com/cedorsett https://patreon.com/cedorsett Substack: https://www.creationspaths.com/ For all of the things we are doing at The Seraphic Grove go to Creation's Paths https://www.creationspaths.com/ For Educational Resource: https://wisdomscry.com Creation's Paths Podcast: http://www.creationspaths.com/podcast Church of the Oak Podcast: http://churchoftheoak.com/Hallowstead Podcast: http://hallowstead.com/Social Connections: BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/creationspaths.com Threads https://www.threads.net/@creationspaths Instagram https://www.instagram.com/creationspaths/Chapters:00:00 The Empire Must Fall01:07 Introduction and Personal Background01:57 The Seraphic Manifesto03:20 Identifying the Real Problem03:33 The Issue with Dominionism and Fundamentalism04:12 The Confluence of Church and Empire07:09 The Struggle with Christian Identity10:09 The Two Commandments and Love11:50 Healing and Solace11:57 The Institution's Role and Confusion12:32 The Church and State Relationship12:44 Historical Context: Constantine to Reformation14:16 The Impact of Power on Faith16:22 Blasphemy and Truth17:07 Paul's Teachings and Misinterpretations17:50 Christopaganism and Celtic Roots19:56 The Gospel of Judas and Church Critique22:07 Modern Implications and Christian Nationalism23:15 Conclusion and Call to Action Get full access to Creation's Paths at www.creationspaths.com/subscribe