Kristal Barrywood

University of Alberta, Anthopology, Graduate Student

Cherry Hill Seminary, Insights, Faculty Member

University of Chicago, Graham School of Liberal and Professiossionnal Studies, Alumna

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Presenting at Harvard Divinity School's Inaugural Conference on Ecological Spiritualities (April 27-30, 2022): "Understanding Environmentalism in Pagan Paths and its Effects on Altruism in Rituals"

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Inherent by Proxy: A Study of Intentional Environmentalism Within Pagan Rituals

Pagans have long been linked to environmentalism in multiple studies and practicing Pagans genera... more Pagans have long been linked to environmentalism in multiple studies and practicing Pagans generally believe that environmentalism is inherent in Pagan paths. Further projects deduced that the motives for environmentalism by Pagan individuals are altruistic in motivation. My research highlights the slightly paradoxical individualistic nature of the various Pagan paths which argues that environmentalism is only inherent by proxy of the people that practice the various paths and that when utilizing ecological practices within rituals, motivations become more self-serving. This research also uniquely gains insight into path specific attitudes towards environmental policies and participation in advocacy by the naming of specific organizations.

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