Pagan
Pride Values Statement |
Respect, integrity, communication, and neutrality are the cornerstones of
our organization.
Respect
We respect individual spiritual beliefs and backgrounds, and recognize
the importance of spirituality in everyday life. Membership is open to
anyone who defines him or herself as a Pagan or allied spiritual path
(see our own (very broad) definition of Paganism) who agrees to our
event policies and Code of Expected Ethical Conduct. No commonality of
belief, practice, or rites is implied by membership in this organization.
Membership is solely to provide the resource advantages of a larger group,
while remaining autonomous in our personal practices.
Integrity
We shall remain honest and trustworthy in all of our interactions. We
shall facilitate accountability and strength of character among our members.
We shall conduct ourselves in such a manner as to bring honor to our community
and to Paganism.
Communication
Every voice in our community is important and deserves to be heard. We
shall attempt to make communication as extensive and accurate as possible
among our members, and listen to feedback from our local communities about
our events. We shall not participate in the proliferation of malicious
gossip or rumor, nor shall we support those who do so. We shall be a positive
voice for Paganism in our community at large, while recognizing that not
every Pagan is able to be in the open regarding their spiritual beliefs.
Neutrality
We are politically neutral. While we understand and expect differences
among members of the Pagan community, we cannot afford to allow this to
separate us when our goal is fighting prejudice and discrimination. We
are not referees and will not be pulled into local disputes. On Pagan
Pride Day, and in the planning of its events, we refuse to be involved
in "witch wars" but proudly rise above differences of opinion
to stand united and show the world that we -are- Proud to be Pagan.
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