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The purpose of The Pagan Assembly of Southeast Texas ("PAST") is to provide an organization to Pagan individuals, Groves, Circles, Covens, Churches, groups and Paths (Denominations) who share in the worship of the Universal Spirit, the Old Gods and/or who subscribe to a similar code of ethics.
PAST was founded to:
1. Act as an organization for Pagan religious bodies, Pagan Councils and associated groups and individuals as defined and moderated in our constitution and bylaws for the State of Texas.
2. Facilitate contact and interaction between member groups and interested members of the public.
3. Provide information to persons interested in Pagan religions as represented by our religious group members.
4. Publish various newsletters, books, magazines and other materials of a religious and/or educational nature.
5. Provide voluntary mediation amongst members and member groups, and to promote mutual counsel, fellowship and cooperation with all Pagans, Pagan religious bodies and associated groups and individuals.
6. Voluntarily support, research, and promote the religious arts, sciences, concepts and teachings of the various member churches and other religious groups and traditions associated with the Assembly.
7. Help Pagan Churches and other Pagan organizations establish, foster and maintain Assembly sanctuaries, gathering sites and other places of worship in accordance with the traditions, rights and practices of the various member churches associated with the Assembly.
8. Aid and foster Pagan individuals and groups within the State of Texas.
9. Establish, foster, and maintain the training and certification of religious clergy.
10. Assist Pagan churches to acquire legal status with Federal, State and Local Governments.
11. Provide a means whereby Pagan churches, which are separated from contact with each other, may exchange ideas.
12. Provide a means whereby all Pagan religions may have an official, moral and legal standing among other religions and in society at large.
13. Provide a means by which like-minded people may unite with the idea of true freedom of religion.
14. Increase cooperation among Pagans.
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We Pagans Need to Talk to Each Other More!!
PAST also intends to provide enhanced communications between Pagans throughout the State of Texas. It also provides a buffer between Pagan groups and other religious organizations, helping to create the needed dialogue between religions. PAST recognizes the diversity of beliefs within the philosophies of all Pagan and Wiccan traditions. This diversity makes us unique and viable, and will be preserved at all costs.
Extending a Welcoming Hand to All Faiths
All paths of Paganism, to include Wicca, Hinduism, Buddhism, et al., are acceptable to the Assembly and shall be allowed membership in its Assembly as long as their practices do not conflict with the established Covenants
Extra Clarification
Members of PAST practice a variety of positive life affirming faiths that are dedicated to healing the people of the Earth as well as the Earth herself. As such, PAST does not advocate or condone any acts that victimize others, including those proscribed by law. We absolutely condemn the practices of child abuse, sexual abuse, and other forms of abuse that does harm to the bodies, minds or spirits of individuals.
General info from Public Relations Chairman
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