The drama over Diana Paxson’s expulsion from The Troth found its way onto my socials, which I am very glad for. I am a big fan of accountability, and of organizations adhering to principles of accountability. It is a very rare thing, and yet it is so very important in order for a community to be a genuinely safe and supportive environment for all of its members, especially when inclusivity is a goal.
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Between the Veils issued a public apology regarding their closing ceremonies on February 20, 2023, just five days after I called them out for failure to be accountable. It is a good start, and I am hopeful that BTV is trying do better, but I do have thoughts about the content of that apology.
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One of the community agreements of Between the Veils is accountability. When the closing ceremony of The Gathering Paths 2022 included aspects that were predictably triggering for those with Christian religious trauma, I expected BTV to adhere to its principles of accountability. Instead, here I am six months later, explaining how an otherwise amazing event was spoiled by hypocrisy and lack of integrity.
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I will be presenting on ethical baneful magic at Changing Times Changing Worlds 2022. This is a virtual conference, so no covid risk, and accessible from your own home. It is coming up very soon, so don’t waste time if you are interested in exploring the question, AITA for using baneful magic?
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