The pacifist is one who practices peacemaking, opposing violence and war. The Pagan is one whose religion is inspired by the pre-Christian and native cultures of the world. Not all Pagans are pacifist, and not all pacifists are Pagans, but there are some who are both; and the heady mixture of ancient heritage, Earth wisdom, and political philosophy gives rise to a unique cocktail of voices.

But these voices are rarely heard. A Google search of “pagan pacifist” returns only websites that promote a Christian peace in rejection of a violent pagan past, or modern Pagans trumpeting warriorship and bravado despite “the pacifistic Pagan stereotype.” Where are all of these peacemaking Pagans, then?

The Voices of Pagan Pacfism project seeks to provide a platform where peace-loving pagans can speak for themselves about their values, intentions and practices. We hope this website will become an ever-growing forum and archive for the modern Pagan peacemaker, as well as the larger community of Pagans, Witches, Druids, Heathens and others interested in pre-Christian and earth-centered spirituality. In each monthly issue, we showcase resources, personal essays, philosophical and well-researched articles, as well as practical suggestions for ritual, meditation, magic and prayer. The highlight of the website, however, is the Featured Pagan Pacifist of the Month, where a rotation of interviews with leaders and practitioners of everyday Pagan peacemaking will share, in their own words, the stories, inspirations and lessons-learned of a Pagan spiritual life informed by pacifism, peacemaking, activism and social justice.

Please peruse our Submission Guidelines and consider sending us your work, or work that you think should be published here. We look forward to reading and working together with all of you to sing a song of peace that will resonate through the Pagan community. Warm up your voice, fellow peacemakers, and join the chorus!