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Paganism Becoming a Growing Spiritual Choice in Britain

 

Something interesting is happening in Britain’s religious landscape. As more people move away from traditional Christianity, many are finding their way toward Paganism and other forms of earth-centered spirituality.

A recent study suggests that Paganism is one of the most popular spiritual paths chosen by people who leave Christianity, with Paganism, Wicca, and other forms of spirituality attracting more than one in ten of those who move on from the Christian faith. Other traditions, including Buddhism, Islam, and Judaism, also welcome people seeking a new spiritual path.

The findings point to a broader change in how people in Britain approach faith and spirituality. Rather than simply becoming less interested in spirituality, many people appear to be exploring different ways of connecting with the sacred, nature, and their own sense of meaning and purpose.

Christianity continues to welcome new members, but more people are leaving than joining, contributing to an overall decline in Christian affiliation across Britain.

For those of us who follow Pagan paths, this is an interesting development—not because one faith needs to replace another, but because it shows that people are increasingly comfortable searching for a spiritual path that feels right for them.

Perhaps most importantly, it reminds us that spirituality doesn’t have to be a one-size-fits-all experience. For some, that journey leads back to an established faith. For others, it leads toward Paganism, Wicca, or another earth-centered tradition.

And sometimes, the path we find is the one that feels like coming home. 🌿✨

 

Mabon Apple Doughnuts

Mabon is the second harvest and these Mabon Apple Doughnuts are delicious and easy to make.

This recipe makes about 18 doughnuts 

Ingredients:

1 1/2 Cups fresh apple cider

5 Tbsp unsalted butter at room temperature

1 Cup sugar

2 eggs

1/2 Cup buttermilk

1 tsp vanilla

3 1/2 Cups unbleached flour

2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp nutmeg (fresh grated is best)

1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp salt

Cooking oil for frying 

Directions:

Bring the apple cider to a boil in a small saucepan. Simmer for about 20-30 minutes until it is reduced down to 1/3 Cup. Set aside to cool.

Using a stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

 

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well, after each egg. 

Stir in the buttermilk, vanilla and the reduced 1/3 Cup of cider, using low speed, until combined.

Combine the flour, baking powder, soda, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt, in a medium bowl. 

Whisk to combine. Add to the wet ingredients and stir just until combined.

Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper and sprinkle with flour.

Place the dough on one cookie sheet and flatten it out with you hands until it is about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick.

Transfer this cookie sheet, with the dough, to a freezer for about 15 minutes. 

The dough will firm up so that cutting the doughnuts will be easier. 

This is a soft dough.

Cut the doughnuts, using a 2 1/2 inch doughnut cutter. 

You should get about 18 doughnuts and 18 holes. 

Place the doughnuts on the second baking sheet and return to the freezer for about 10 minutes to firm up again.

Heat 3 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°.

Carefully add doughnuts to the hot oil, do not crowd them. 

Fry for about 1 minute per side or until golden brown. 

Remove from oil and let cool for a minute. 

Dip into glaze or cinnamon suger. See below. 

Repeat until all doughnuts and doughnut holes are cooked.

Glaze – 1 Cup sifted powdered sugar and 2 Tbsp apple cider

Cinnamon Sugar – 1 1/2 Cups granulated sugar, mixed with 3 Tbsp cinnamon.

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