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ing hardships.
found that the eternal search for religious truth was too
important to abandon and that Druidism was the vehicle
Part Two: Frequently Asked Questions
Part Two: Frequently Asked Questions
Part Two: Frequently Asked Questions
Part Two: Frequently Asked Questions
Part Two: Frequently Asked Questions
for that search. As they graduated from Carleton, many
Druids founded new Druid groups, called  groves and
Q: What is Reformed Druidism?
continued to help other students explore their own be-
A: Reformed Druidism is that feeling when you see a little
liefs.
bird hatching from an egg in the spring. It is a deep
personal drive for religious truth, a drive so important
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that you will follow it no matter where it takes you. It is
Being a creation of the 1960s, Reformed Druidism doesn t
a journey, perhaps with occasional wayside rests, but
really like hierarchy. However, three basic officers of the
still a journey whose only distant destination is truth.
group are necessary to maintain club status and to make
sure activities DO happen. We elect them every year in
Q: Do Reformed Druids have scriptures?
the first three weeks of Fall term.
A: Not really. We are a living experience that cannot be en-
1) Arch-Druid. This is the titular head of the grove. She
compassed with pen & ink. We do have some reflective
or he is responsible for organizing activities and lead-
writings from past members, but most people ignore
ing seasonal services.
them as silly. Instead, most Druids seek inspiration from
2) Preceptor. The right-hand Druid of the Arch-Druid.
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find attractive. Some Druids find that events in their
Time Line of Reformed
everyday lives provide plenty of inspiration No two Dru-
ids have the same background of ideas, which makes
Druidism
our interactions all the more productive & unpredict-
able.
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First ritual of RDNA April,
Q: What do Reformed Druids think about the Earth?
Basic Tenets April,
A: Most of us agree that the Earth is good; so much so that we
Carleton Grove founded May,
affectionately refer to her as the  Earth-mother . Every-
Hierarchy up to Third May
one today realizes that we have to be environmentally
First Beltane May
aware of the earth s cycle and the Druids often go a step
Carleton Constitution June,
further. While many of us find spiritual fulfillment in
First Samhain November
the lofty aeries of theoretical theology, we also realize
Predictions come true November
that the material world can also teach us spiritual les- 1964
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First Third Order ceremony, April
sons. We can find truths in the eternal cycles of life and
Fisher resigns Archdruidcy, May
death and in the passing of the seasons. We recognize
CoDAL begins, May
these lessons by marking the seasons with rituals to ex-
Nelson is ArchDruid, May
press these lessons.
Higher Orders 4th to 6th, May
Chapel requirement gone, June
Q: Do I have to abandon my previous religion to become a
First missionary groves, Summer
Druid? Do I have to be Pagan?
Druid Chronicles (Reformed), Summer
A: We welcome people of all religions and philosophies to
Vermilion SD, Summer
the group, provided they can interact respectfully and Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan WI. Summer
First non-Carleton priest at MKJW.
maturely. Reformed Druidism does not require (nor does
Frangquist is Archdruid Sept
it desire) that you change religion. It only asks you to
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examine your beliefs and expand your understanding of
7th Order
alternate systems. It is far better to be able to expand the
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understanding of one s own religion than to wander aim-
Green Book produced, May
lessly, although for some members, such wandering may
Initial legislative period ends, May
lead them to new religions or philosophies that they
Frangquist resigns Archdruid, May
may find better suited to their life.
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Hiatus at Carleton
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Q: What kind of activities do Druids do?
Berkeley Grove founded
A: Most of the time it s just talking together, sharing ideas
Isaac enters RDNA
and telling each other about good courses to take. Other
Smiley Affair begin
times we may meet to quietly meditate or go for nature
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walks. Occasionally we get together for a service to mark
Shelton is Archdruid May
the passing of the seasons and pause to reflect how simi-
Codex of Form proposed
lar cycles of ebb and flow also occur in our daily lives.
Priestess Vote Returns
Some members prefer to do Druidical activities on their
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own with only the occasional interaction of the group. Stanford Grove Begins July?
Smiley Affair ends
Many members drift away after they find that they don t
Codex of Form withdrawn
need the group anymore, others stay behind to help fu-
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ture members in their searches.
Shelton resigns May
Priestess Issue resolved
Q: Are you guys a cult? I mean, do you do animal sacrifice or
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brainwashing?
A: Nope, No and No. We re a club for people looking for
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truths and who are willing to share their insights. We
do offer up the occasional vegetable or oak-branch at 1974
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