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“The belief filter acts so strongly that it usually allows in only information you already believe to be true. Contradictory information is either ignored, explained away, or rejected.”
― Joyce Higginbotham, Paganism: An Introduction to Earth- Centered Religions

“If you believe that God is one way, then you will never experience God any other way.”
― Joyce Higginbotham, Paganism: An Introduction to Earth- Centered Religions

“Spiritual development in some religions is measured by the degree to which you know the belief system and adhere to it in your daily life. Spiritual development in Paganism can be measured by the maturity of your actions and the degree to which you participate in the interconnectedness of the universe.”
― Joyce Higginbotham, Paganism: An Introduction to Earth- Centered Religions

“Pagans who take the time to develop their philosophy about how beliefs operate are more easily able to view beliefs and belief systems—including mythologies, religions, governments, cultural taboos, and corporate philosophies—with objectivity. When you are not emotionally bound to a belief, you are able to explore the direct relationship between it and the type of world that has been or can be built from it. Armed with this insight, you can then choose the beliefs that best work for you and the kind of reality you want to experience. Your objectivity will also allow you to examine your beliefs whenever you wish to see if they are meeting your expectations, and if not, to begin to change them.”
― Joyce Higginbotham, Paganism: An Introduction to Earth- Centered Religions