WLRN Interview with Sister Dandelion of the Pussy Church of Modern Witchcraft
Sep 13, 2018
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Thistle interviews Sister Dandelion from the Pussy Church of Modern Witchcraft, discussing recent attacks on the Church, the need for physical spaces for women's gatherings, overcoming obstacles to solidarity, the expansion of the Church, and the relationship between the Church and witchcraft.
The Pussy Church of Modern Witchcraft aims to create physical spaces for real-time, real-space communities of women, countering the shift to virtual spaces and emphasizing the importance of being embodied in the truth of their bodies.
The church asserts the sacredness of women and their bodies, challenging patriarchal narratives and striving to protect and honor the vulvas and physicality of female-born individuals.
Deep dives
The Formation of Pussy Church of Modern Witchcraft
The Pussy Church of Modern Witchcraft was formed by a group of lesbians who wanted to create a space for women and girls to address the material conditions of women's oppression in the physical world. They aimed to counter the increasing shift to virtual spaces and online identities by emphasizing the importance of being embodied in the truth of their bodies and building physical spaces for real-time, real-space communities with women. Their vision includes creating a widespread network of physical buildings or spaces where women can gather and be celebrated, central, and free from subordination.
The Vision and Growth of the Pussy Church
The Pussy Church has seen an explosion of interest with a growing number of inquiries and followers on social media. While they currently do not have a specific number of members, they have established guidelines for those interested in joining. The church aims to create local congregations and encourage women to take the initiative in their own communities. This feminist sacred space embraces collaboration, addresses internalized misogyny, and fosters healing among women. They have plans for a Solidarity Conference to discuss obstacles to solidarity and promote a love-based movement.
The Truth of Woman's Oppression and the Reverence for the Female Body
The Pussy Church asserts the truth that women are sacred and that their bodies, particularly their vulvas, are revered and central to life. They emphasize the reality of women's oppression in a society where disrespect and hatred towards women are evident. The church resists the labeling of transphobia and hate, defending their love for women and their dedication to protecting and honoring the sacredness of female bodies. Through their practices and chants, they challenge the patriarchal narratives that have conditioned women to hate their bodies and strive for unrealistic beauty standards.
A group of lesbians founded the Pussy Church of Modern Witchcraft in 2017 to create a spiritual home for women and girls. This Maryland-based Church of female-born women is devoted to the liberation of women and girls from the oppression females face based on sex. The Pussy Church of Modern Witchcraft observes earth-based spiritual practices and is made up of diverse congregations of women around the United States and the world. You can receive updates about the Church at https://pussychurchofmodernwitchcraft.com/connect. The Pussy Church will hold its first conference in April 2019 in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware: SOLIDARITY: A Radical Feminist Conference. You can submit a workshop proposal or find more information at https://pussychurchofmodernwitchcraft.com/2018/07/25/solidarity-a-radical-feminist-conference/.
Thistle spoke with Sister Dandelion on the phone to get the scoop on the church's mission and what it hopes to accomplish.
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