Explain the difference between “orthopraxy” religions and “orthodoxy”. Where do you feel ADF falls? (200 words min.) The difference between “orthopraxy” and “orthodoxy” religion is that orthopraxy is the concept of correct action/activity, whereas orthodoxy is the concept of correct belief. The root of both words, “ortho-“, is from the Greek orthos, which means “true […]
Category: Preliminary Courses
ADF Structure, Customs, and Policies, #3
Explain why ADF has an Indo-European focus, and why we use the term “Druid” in our name. (200 words min.) ADF has an Indo-European focus because back in the 1980’s when Isaac Bonewits originally tossed around the idea of forming ADF, the letter he sent out to colleagues to rally support for this new idea […]
ADF Structure, Customs, and Policies, #10
Describe ADF’s administrative structure. (150 words min.) ADF’s administrative structure consists of different boards and committees that offer very different functions from each other. The Board of Directors, also known as “The Mother Grove” consists of the Archdruid, the Vice Archdruid, the Secretary, the Treasurer, the Members Advocate, Chief of the Council of Seniro Druids, […]
ADF Structure, Customs, and Policies, #2
Describe the duties and function of clergy in ADF. (100 words min.) The duties and functions of clergy in ADF are vast and significant. Clergy are responsible for the spiritual guidance to those in need, as well as setting an example in leadership for others to follow suit. As a clergyman, we are also expected […]
ADF Structure, Customs, and Policies, #1
Explain why public, inclusive ritual is important to ADF. (200 words min.) Public, inclusive ritual is important to ADF because it allows us to exercise our freedom to practice which in turn exposes our spirituality to the public in a non-threatening manner. Theoretically this will bring in not only new blood to the practice, but […]
