Don't know if anyone here has seen this, but I came across a site earlier today claiming to be by and for Christian Dragon Otherkin.  Thought it might be of interest for this group:

http://www.dragonswings.org/

This is the first time I've come across a site like it.  Anyone here know of any others?  I'm not Christian myself, but I've met a few christian otherkin who have been disappointed by the pagan focus of most of the community, and I like having resources (like this community) to point them to.

Hello, I'm new to the community, and I just had an introductory question.  Most of you all have been in the otherkin community for quite some time, so I thought you would be a good place to start on my search for information.  My question is simply this: How do you reconcile otherkinism with your Christianity?  Also, if you believe in the Bible, how do you reconcile it with Scripture?  I'm just curious about these things, and any helpful information would be greatly appreciated.  Please feel free to be lengthy in your replies.

Not every Christian uses Jesus as an excuse for being a narrowminded, bigoted asshole. But I find quite a few nonChristians use Christianity as an excuse for being narrowminded, bigoted assholes. I wonder if some people actually stop to listen to themselves and realise that they're sounding just like the people they're allegedly lashing out angrily at.

It seems to be a matter of hate begetting more hate--and we as Christians and followers of ANY life-affirming spiritual path--need to stand up and work against it for something better. Sometimes silence can be just as damaging.

Yeah. Random thought before bed, sparked by something I saw in one of the other communities I moderate with my brother. Its just...yeah. Frustrating.

In other news...I haven't been to mass in awhile. I really should go, and had the opportunity to go this past Sunday...but I turned it down. I have no reason why, other than feeling rather depressed that day. I always go, and normally going helps me feel energised. I just didn't seem to have the willpower to even get out of bed that day. I wonder what was wrong with me, because I have so many good things in my life and I should at least take the effort to spend one hour out of the week to be thankful for that. Blah. My mind must have been in an odd place lately...

Anyway, lets not see this community go dormant, I saw some people joined, so feel free to introduce yourselves and contribute anything you feel would be good for this community. It is your--our community so lets see it grow :)

~Duo

The law of karma, according to esoteric teachings, is nothing more than the law of cause and effect. And this notion is found not only in the teachings of the great oriental mystics but also within the Judeo-Christian civilization. In the words of Saint Paul: "Brethren, be not decieved. God is not mocked, for whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap." Obviously that could not work only in a short lifetime. Had it meant that the statement would not make any logical sense. Of course this karmic law can and does work in the short term. But it is only when the notion of repeated lives is inferred that Jesus' reprimand of Peter "If you live by the sword you shall die by the sword" would make any sense. After all, many murderers and tyrants do die peacefully in old age.

Excerpt from Riding With The Lion: In Search of Mystical Christianity by Kyriacos C. Markides, on reincarnation and karma.

Thoughts?

~Duo

Happy new year to all.

I just discovered this place thanks to kuchenhexe.

I'm a Christian. I don't think I fit the classic definition of otherkin (edit::more of a therian), but I believe that my personal encounter with raccoon has come about to instruct me. I am grateful to God for raccoon, and for the many individual ways God ministers to us and through us. The diversity of creation always amazes me.

Anyway, I'm glad to be here, and I look forward to learn from others. :)

May you all have a very blessed Christmas, and prosperous New Year. God bless!

~Duo

The Perfect Tree
Words by Ray Boltz, Music by Steve Millikan and Ray Boltz

The ornaments are ready,
The place has been prepared.
Strings of lights and holly
Are draped across the chair.
The family’s all together,
I know where they must be.
Everyone is searching
For the perfect tree.

The perfect tree
Grew very long ago,
And it was not decked with silver
Or with ornaments of gold,
But hanging from its branches
Was a gift for you and me.
Jesus laid His life down
On the perfect tree.

Mother wants a straight one,
The children want it tall.
Dad just hopes that somehow
He can get it down the hall.
Soon they’ll gather 'round it,
As proud as they can be,
But when they’re looking at it
I wonder if they see

The perfect tree
Grew very long ago,
And it was not decked with silver
Or with ornaments of gold,
But hanging from its branches
Was a gift for you and me.
Jesus laid His life down
On the perfect tree.

With all the celebrations,
Sometimes the truth is lost:
That every step this baby took
Brought Him closer to the cross.

The perfect tree
Grew very long ago,
And it was not decked with silver
Or with ornaments of gold,
But hanging from its branches
Was a gift for you and me.
Jesus laid His life down
On the perfect tree.

Who here is looking forward to the Narnia premier tomorrow? Anybody have plans on seeing the movie?

C.S. Lewis is an amazing Christian author. There are some points where I disagree with him, but overall his writings have been inspirational. Narnia in particular. I really like the Christ-as-Aslan figure, and its something I meditate closely on. Even as otherkin, we are still created in the likeness of Christ.

"Touch my paws...I am a true Beast." ~Aslan

Thoughts?

~Duo

Hey all. I thought I better introduce myself here. I've been meaning to for awhile, but basically am just rather lazy when it comes to such things. Hehe.

Well, obviously I'm Otherkin and I don't see it in the way that most others do, so I really won't get into it. Mainly I'm a dragon. But I have a female centaur side, a prevost squirrel side and a buckskin draft side. On top of that my dragon is a "shifter" to an extent. It's complicated... and... I don't like being considered a "power gamer" in the community just because I have multiple sides. But no I'm not a "multiple." You will never hear me refer to myself as a "system" or talk about my Otherkin sides as seperate entities. I will not refer to my various spiritual representations as a group with tags such us "us" and "our." I am just me of one body and one mind. One soul and one spirit. And no I'm not a hybrid. My sides do not mesh together to form one being.

Anyhow, on top of the mess that is Otherkin, I am Christian. I believe in an almighty God and the lord Jesus Christ. My beliefs walk along a Mormon path than anything else as far as Christianity is concerned. However, I am also a shaman. I believe in animal spirits, guides and totems. I believe in the ability of communing with nature and the "magical" powers of the earth. On top of this I am a believer in evolutionist theory at the hand of God. So... I don't know if there's a special term for that belief or not. I'm not very savvy as far as terminology is concerned. I think there are far too many labels for things these days.

Anyhow, I guess you could say I'm a mish mash of a lot of things, but part of it is Christian. To really try and delve into every little belief I have would probably be to write a novel, so I'll try and leave it as simple as I can. Feel free to ask questions though, as I'm always open to discussion.

I look foreward to meeting others with similar beliefs! :)

[All that being said, may I request to the Maintainer that "Mormonism, Latter Day Saints, The Book of Mormon" all be added to the interests of the community? Afterall, Mormons are Christians, too.]

Good afternoon or what have you.

It has been a while since I have posted here though I have enjoyed reading the various thoughtful and interesting posts that have been offered since.

First of all, thank you all for the responses I have received to date. I have spent months compiling and working through the information collected from my last surveys numbering nearly 400 responses. The amount of assistance has been overwhelming and I am incredibly happy to see such a high level of support.

I also apologize for the level of crossposting but I do wish to get as many of the livejournal communities as I may for there are individuals who belong to only one or another but do not have huge mass membership.

Following is the last survey that I will need for my work. The questions are slightly broader in scope and several will require some thought. There is reason behind each and every one. I have spent the last month and a bit fine tuning the survey and adding questions after conferring with a number of very wise people (both otherkin and human).

I have had some strong interest in the book from several publishers and I am currently looking into which will offer the best price to the buyer as well as the widest possible distribution.

You may answer the survey here OR you may email it directly to kinresearch@gmail.com if you wish to keep your answers private. Information is not shared beyond the core research unless you answer the "bonus" question.

( My Final Survey )