Dear all,
I am a research student in NUS currently working on a thesis topic on local neopagans (e.g. wiccans, celtic or hellenic worshippers or those who practise the craft). I hope that adherents to the mentioned religion/ community would help me out in giving your take on how you engage with this religion. As the current academic literature on this topic is lacking in substance since most of the academic works tend to focus on the major religions, I do hope that you will help out in enlightening and educating others by telling your experience.
Overall,
The trajectory of the thesis will be focused primarily on the poetics of the religion (i.e. how adherents to neopagan religion like wiccans connects to and/or perceive their practices). Since this topic is rather new even to myself, I would love to learn more through conversing with you and other like-minded neopagans on the culture and the interesting experiences that you and others may have encountered throughout the course of your practice thus far.
Also,
I understand the sensitivity regarding
the topic and how you may not want to get involved in
fear of being exposed given that the religious climate in Singapore is
predominantly conditioned under the four main religions. However, I can
assure you that all particulars of the informants will be kept
confidential, not even known to the professors as pseudonyms will be
used throughout the research process (from interview to print).
Please do not hesitate to enquire more on the details of my research if need be.
Rgds,
Edmund
email: [email protected]
School mail: [email protected]
PS: Really hope you guys would help out and Blessed Be to all.
Hi HermesM, maybe u got to wait till oceanos to come back in a few weeks time ;)
do frequent our forum as what u need to know can be found here~ cheers~
Merry Meet Edmund,
I just got back from overseas. At this point of time, my work schedule is very packed.
I have already responded to your letter of enquiry regarding your interest in Neopagan in Singapore previously.
As with all spiritual practices, none or very few are keen to be presented at any form of Exposure that invade their privacy. Wicca is just part of these spiritual practices globally which can be quite controversial in our local society. "Real Wiccan or Witchcraft Practicioner", none will be willing to have any form of Exposure. I am sure you will not be able to get anyone unless those young dabblers or wannabes who will not be able to provide you much information that are of validity. Firstly you got to understand such practice is not open to the masses, It is a traditional practice of secrecy. Anyone that is initiated into a Wiccan or Witchcraft tradition they are often expected to keep certain things secret. In many Wiccan traditions the words "to ever keep secret and never reveal" forms part of their initiation vow & law that preside it.
While I appreciate your individual’s need for these information, I regret that i will not be able to provide you with any details or views. I feel that it will not be in my interests to provide you with any details or make any representations. Neither do i encourage anyone to do so. Anyone is free to provide any informations or make any representations. Please be reminded any Informations provided by any User of this site, they are solely liable for the informations they posted. It is of non-vicarous liability to me or my LOA platform. Sole-discretion & liability of user. Kindly post with Validity to safeguard the interest of all users in here.
Last but not least, I would like to thank you for your interest. Happy New Year!
Blessed Be,
Oceanos
Originally posted by Valor:Hi HermesM, maybe u got to wait till oceanos to come back in a few weeks time ;)
do frequent our forum as what u need to know can be found here~ cheers~
Merry Meet Valor,
I am back from overseas but busy with on-going clients' appointments. Hope all is well with you, by now you should be very comfortable with your duty as my LOA Moderator. Keep up the good work. Happy New Year!
Blessed Be,
Oceanos