Defining our terms

With the exceptions of Alcohol and Tobacco, almost all of the following terms refer to lifestyle choices that are generally not accepted by the dominant society and are conditioned against by the western Judeo-Christian influenced educational system (no matter how “liberal” you might believe the America public school systems are). We maintain that many of these are natural human inclinations and should therefore be explored by those seeking enlightenment apart from the dominant paradigm, i.e., those who would become Gods, and would liberate their minds and bodies from the dominant and destructive, western paradigm.

“Each cultural group sets up its rules for virtuous behavior, sanctifies actions which contribute to the preservation of the hive. Society is based on the control and direction of socio-sexual behavior. The particular soc-sex virtues of the group­ emotional, symbolic, and stylistic­are usually determined early in the group’s history by dominant leaders who impose their fourth imprint sexual eccentricities on the culture. St. Paul didn’t like women. Mohammed was polygamous-exploitive. Luther was paternal. Since most modern societies have been codified by menopausal, power-oriented men, the moral systems tend to be prudish, exploitive and chauvinistic. Social responsibilities thus determine virtue and sin­ which are always sexual in nature.” — Timothy Leary

“The reward for conformity was that everyone liked you except yourself.” — Rita Mae Brown

“Children for the most part have to be taught to wear clothes. Most children will run out of the house naked without giving it a thought. Some have to be forced to put clothes on or to keep them on. I think there is a lesson to be learned there. These same children will grow up to have strong inhibitions about their bodies. We call this “societal conditioning.” Breaking free of this conditioning is part of the pathway to Godhood.”
Duane Rostoker


TERM

DEFINITION

WHAT IT MEANS

WHAT IT IS NOT

Nudist
[n] a person who practices nudity for reasons of health
or religion
Someone who enjoys being nude outside, usually in private
settings and in the company of other nudists. Nudists generally have no
artificial inhibitions concerning body-image. They generally do not go
in for cosmetic surgery, high-fashion or use makeup. Nudism is non-sexual
and veteran nudists do not get aroused by nudity. Someone who believes,
“Oh, I could never do that – No one would want to see me nude,”
misses
the point altogether.
Exhibitionism.
Naturist
[n] a person who practices nudity for reasons of health
or religion
Synonymous with “Nudist,” but preferred by some practitioners.
Someone who enjoys being nude outside, usually in private settings and
in the company of other naturists. Naturists generally have no artificial
inhibitions concerning body-image. They generally do not go in for cosmetic
surgery, high-fashion or use makeup. Naturism is non-sexual and veteran
naturists do not get aroused by nudity. Someone who believes, “Oh,
I could never do that – No one would want to see me nude,”
misses
the point altogether.
Exhibitionism.
Social-Nudist
[n] a person who occasionally practices nudity when a social-situation
suggests it.
Social Nudists are those people who will get nude when others
are nude (like when invited into the hot tub, or at a gathering where
some but not all people are nude, such as a clothing optional beach, or
Neo-Pagan festival or ritual. Because it’s not a habit (like a naturist
or nudist) a social nudist might be aroused, but the intent is always
non-sexual, regardless.
Exhibitionism
Sky-Clad
[adj.] nudity for religious or ritual purposes. Many Neo-Pagan traditions require or recommend the practice
of being naked for rituals, healings or other spiritual purposes. The
hypothesis is that clothing inhibits or interupts the flow and transmittal
of psychic energy. This sometimes is sexual in nature (as in the case
of the performance of the “Great Rite” in Wiccan Covens).
Exhibitionist
Polyamory
[n.] many loves. A polyamorous person is one who feels it
is natural to romantically love more than just one person at a time.
Polyamory, translated, means “many loves.” Briefly, a polyamorous
person is one who feels it is natural to romantically love more than just
one person at a time. A polyamorous person may have more than one person
that s/he considers to be a “spouse,” for example. Polyamory is about
love, without constraint by the dictates of society, defined only by the
parameters that we, as individuals, impose upon it.
Swinging. Cheating.
Polyfidelity
[n] a polyamorous state in which groups of three or more
partners consider themselves essentially married to each other.
Several of Robert A. Heinlein’s novels present the idea
of polyfidelity. The most noted is Stranger In A Strange Land, where the
nests of the Church of All Worlds are in fact group marriages, wherein
sexual activity is restricted to members of the Church. Polyfidelity then,
is a little like monogamy, which requires “faithfulness,” or rather, restricts
sexual activity to a couple. Polyfidelity merely extends the definition
to more than two.
Even more so than with Polyamory, Polifidelity is not swinging
and is not cheating.
Group Sex
Sexual activity between three or more people Polyamorous or Polyfidelitous groups may or may not include
group sex.
Orgies
Marijuana
[n] 1. [n] a soft drug consisting of the dried leaves of
the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect 2. [n] a strong-smelling
plant from whose dried leaves a number of euphoriant and hallucinogenic
drugs are prepared
Marijuana, aka, “pot,” “grass,” “herbs,” “weed,” “ganja,”
etc., is used by many neo-Pagans for both recreational and shamanistic
purposes. Although illegal in many countries, it is no more addicting
or harmful than alcohol, and certainly way less harmful than tobacco.
Drug addiction
LSD
[n] a powerful hallucinogenic drug LSD is short for “lysergic acid diethylamide,” and commonly
known as acid. It was popularized in the ’60s by Dr. Timothy Leary. If
used under supervision, it can lead to mystical, shamanistic experiences,
not unlike peyote or mushrooms.
Drug addiction
Tantra
[n] doctrine of enlightenment as the realization of the
oneness of one’s self and the visible world; combines elements of Hinduism
and paganism including magical and mystical elements like mantras and
mudras and erotic rites; especially influential in Tibet
Tantric practice can help both men and women achieve multiple
and extended orgasms. It is also said to produce euphoria and shamanistic
experiences. Older men (45 – 50 and above) may be advised to avoid the
tantric technique of delayed orgasm, due to possible harm to the prostrate.
“Fucking your way to heaven.”
Yoga
1. [n] a course of related exercises and postures intended
to promote control of the body and mind and to attain physical and spiritual
well-being 2. [n] a Hindu theistic philosophy; union of self and the Supreme
Being is sought through a state of complete awareness and tranquillity
attained by certain physical exercises
Yoga exercises can be beneficial in slowing down the aging
process, promote continued suppleness, and reduce or eliminate the effects
of arthritis.
“A pathway to demonic possession,” as some idiot fundy’s
believe.
Meditation
1. [n] continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject
or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature; “the habit of meditation
is the basis for all real knowledge” 2. [n] contemplation of spiritual
matters (usually on religious or philosophical subjects)
Almost all religions practice some form of meditation, which has
both spiritual and health benefits to the practitioner.Many times the word is also used to describe a quote, poem, or other
articulation offered as something to think about, as in Sybok’s “Monday
Meditations”.
“A pathway to demonic possession,” as some idiot fundy’s believe.
Body Painting The practice of decorating the nude body with paints, in whole or part. A fun thing that nudists and naturists sometimes do, but not necessarily
limited to those groups. It is normally non-sexual in intent.
Exhibitionism
Carnivorous 1. [adj] (used of plants as well as animals) feeding on animals; “carnivorous
plants are capable of trapping and digesting small animals especially
insects” 2. [adj] relating to or characteristic of carnivores; “the lion
and other carnivorous animals”
Neo-Pagans who truly worship nature understand that eating meat is a
natural part of the cycle of life and death. The spiritual neo-Pagan may
practice thanking the animals spirit for it’s sacrifice.   This is
the natural state of the human animal,
.Murder
Vegetarian [n] eater of fruits and grains and nuts; someone who eats no meat or
fish or (often) any animal products.

..a vegetarian (a more ancient definition is: “lousy hunter”)

Very smart: we NEED animal protein to feed our brain cells.
Vegan [n] a strict vegetarian; someone who eats no animal or dairy products
at all.
.. a vegan. Very smart: we NEED animal protein to feed our brain cells.
Tobacco 1. [n] leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or
ingestion 2. [n] aromatic annual or perennial herbs and shrubs
A highly addictive and cancer producing drug, that’s not very fun to
use, and leads ultimately to early death.

Harmless.

Alcohol 1. [n] a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent; “alcohol
(or drink) ruined him” 2. [n] any of a series of volatile hydroxyl compounds
that are made from hydrocarbons by distillation
Used in moderation, alcohol can be very relaxing and a contributor to
pleasant social interactions and dinners.   It is very addictive,
and if abused, can lead to alcoholism, liver failure and death
Harmless. It is certainly more harmful than marijuana use, but very
much less so than tobacco.
Astral Projection the art of sending consciousness out at will to a location away from
the physical body.
A great way to visit your loved ones when you can’t afford air faire.
🙂 Can also be used to influence others (such as a post interview “visit”
to a prospective employer, or lover); and meet with friends when a physical
meeting isn’t possible. Can also be a meditation in itself, as you can
create a virtual space on the astral to visit when you need to fully grok
something.   In SiaSL, Michael used this technique many times.
Dangerous, or “A pathway to demonic possession,” as some idiot fundy’s
believe.