The allegations against Bonewits only make up three pages of the entire book, which, in its entirety, details repeated abuse and neglect at the hands of her parents. Click here to read a 1964 account of the scandal Breen’s perversion caused in the science-fiction community. And note, how hard it is for him to talk about. Without the context of Zimmer Bradley’s personal history, it is possible to read this sentence as a description of an ancient religious practice that is unsettling both in its depiction of an altered state and behavior that contemporary readers would not find acceptable. And though the girls returned the car the day after, the guy still, decades later, gets ribbed about it. And you put your head on the toilet bowl. Bradley, who died in 1999, has been a celebrated author, beloved for her take on the Arthurian legend, The Mists of Avalon, which told the story from the perspectives of the women behind the throne, and for the Darkover stories. Dianic Wicca refers to a more radical women-only practice, named for the Goddess Diana. I ask for your understanding and patience with me for the time it has taken me to respond. Evenings are reserved for us to come together in the Gaia Bowl, our sacred ritual space of “Fire & Light.” It is here that we call to the Goddess and weave our magic; honor and invoke our Foremothers; hold Initiation and Ordination rituals; and drum, dance, and sing our prayers — for ourselves and the Earth! And then, in 2014, Moira Greyland, Marion Zimmer Bradley’s daughter, told the world that her mother had sexually abused her and many other children for more than a decade. […]. . This is rape culture. I do not recall any overt sexuality within the circle, and I neither observed nor heard about any abusive relationships between Marion and any other woman or girl. The last time, I was 12, and able to walk away … Child abuse is one of the most terrible of crimes, because the perpetrators are those who should be the victims’ protectors. They were getting ready to change the world and I didn’t want to be in front of that train when it started rolling. ‘Thank you toilet bowl. She also presents a Celtic program featuring the music of Celtic Woman. As for Walter Breen, like many others, I was misled into believing that he had not acted on his proclivities. A three-day festival of ridiculous mystic nonsense for $375: Join us for a blissful weekend filled with magic, sisterhood, and deep connection to the rhythms of the Earth! I know this is pure, luck-of-the-draw genetics, and has nothing to do with my impressive self-control. Considering the deluge of leftism we’re being subjected to, I can’t say I blame him. The world of science fiction and fantasy is in shock, following news that the daughter of the bestselling late fantasy author Marion Zimmer Bradley has accused her mother of abusing her as a child. But gah, that girl wanting your dog… effin gross. This recalls Paglia’s admonition that civilization requires repression and discipline. After writing on the subject, Saoirse Moen received an email from Moira Greyland, daughter of Bradley and Breen, whose testimony described Marion Zimmer Bradley not merely as an enabler of molestation — but as an active molester herself: . And you thank the toilet bowl. Moira Greyland said her mother first molested her at age 3 and the last time when Moira was 12, describing the chaos of her childhood home (“out of control drugs, orgies, and constant flow of people in and out”) with a mother who was “cruel and violent.” Now Moira’s brother Mark is speaking out about Bradley’s abuse: Please be careful about believing sensationalist rumors online.". . . Gee, those Dianic Wiccans aren’t the brightest , that’s for certain. Actually it was anything thing young; didn’t even have to be human. On the cover of “The Mists of Avalon” the majestic Dianic Wiccan is holding the sword by the blade. '” Bradley and Paxson were co-founders of the California-based Center for Non-Traditional Religion, subsequently renamed the Fellowship of the Spiral Path, which is focused on the “Triple Goddess” (Maiden, Mother, Crone) of neo-pagan belief. . It’s happening to tens if not hundreds of thousands of little boys in this country. . Greyland wrote in her email to Moen: "I put Walter in jail for molesting one boy ... Walter was a serial rapist with many, many, many victims (I named 22 to the cops) but Marion was far, far worse.". Wow. The guy was a serial child molester, everybody knew it, and nobody felt obliged to call the cops. What we are getting is the result of America abandoning its Christian heritage. http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/14/us/theme-park-employees-child-sex-stings/. "I was shocked and appalled by the story as related by Marion's daughter. Jeanette, have you ever heard the song “Play Me Backwards” by Joan Baez? All we can say is that during the decades in which we worked with her, we found Marion to be a great friend and enormously kind person. Respectful comments and questions for Moira are welcome. The accusations first aired in a blog post earlier this month, in which Greyland stated that the assaults began when she was 3 and only stopped when she was old … The novels of Marion Zimmer Bradley have been influential for Dianic Wiccans . I only meant that, among humans, the rape of little boys is criminally ignored in this country, from the Catholic church, to the teachers unions, to Penn state, to Ed Kramer (and apparently several more in science fiction community), to, of course, Hollywood. True, and Paglia probably made the point that the crux is who is doing the repression/disciplining: Maybe you should consult a Dianic high priestess. Accusations Of Abuse Against Isaac Bonewits | Lilith Dorsey Accusations of abuse surface against ADF founder Isaac Bonewits By Heather Greene | January 10, 2018 TWH – In her newly-published book The Last Closet: the Dark Side of Avalon, author Marion Zimmer Bradley’s daughter, Moira Greyland, offers a tell-all account of her harrowing and abusive experience growing up, including how she eventually came forward and put her own father, Walter … I’ve always been impressed w/the accuracy of Cosby’s routine— and that not withstanding the unpleasantness people still set out “to get $h! Some of them were so angry they treated me like I was a crime for daring to be male around her. Zimmer Bradley writes that “The little blue-painted girl who had borne the fertilizing blood was drawn down into the arms of a sinewy old hunter, and Morgaine saw her briefly struggle and cry out, go down under his body, her legs opening to the irresistible force of nature in them.” Moira Greyland's claims that she was molested by the late fantasy author have horrified readers and writers who had been inspired by her work, Person reading in shadow. Decent articles on the topic here and here and here. She was much loved by many friends, especially in the literary community where she supported the careers of many writers at considerable personal expense. . SFWA President Cat Rambo made a vile attempt to downplay Moira’s Greyland’s story of the abuse she suffered at the hands of Marion Zimmer Bradley. Opposite actions, opposite results. . 39 Responses to “Marion Zimmer Bradley’s Son Describes Abuse by Feminist Pagan Fiction Author”, […] Read more here: Marion Zimmer Bradley’s Son Describes Abuse by Feminist Pagan Fiction Author […], The novels of Marion Zimmer Bradley have been influential for Dianic Wiccans. If the state controls the citizens, you have autocracy. Published last week on the blog of Deirdre Saoirse Moen, these accusations come from Bradley's own daughter, Moira Greyland. .”, Marion Zimmer Bradley’s Son Describes Abuse by Feminist Pagan Fiction Author, her mother first molested her at age 3 and the last time when Moira was 12, A three-day festival of ridiculous mystic nonsense for $375, Diana Paxson reacted to the abuse accusations, an article she wrote about sensual relationships between older and much younger women in literature, Click here to read a 1964 account of the scandal Breen’s perversion caused in the science-fiction community, Political Rift » Marion Zimmer Bradley’s Son Describes Abuse by Feminist Pagan Fiction Author, Marion Zimmer Bradley’s Son Describes Abuse by Feminist Pagan Fiction Author | That Mr. G Guy's Blog, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WC4BaYgGJ8Y, News of the Week (July 20th, 2014) | The Political Hat, Three Dragon Theory: Game of Thrones (Spoilers) | Batshit Crazy News, Separating Authors from their Works | Raven Oak, "How to Get a Million Hits on Your Blog. Suicide by drowning, no less. Everyone is talking about this book, and for good reason. The accusations have already led one of these writers, Janni Lee Simner, to announce that she is donating the royalties and advances she made from her Darkover stories to the anti-abuse charity RAINN. Drinking alcohol for its flavor wouldn’t be a problem, but few are those who can stop at that… for the rest of us, it is better to just not start. Greyland, writing to the Guardian via email, said that she had not spoken out before "because I thought that my mother's fans would be angry with me for saying anything against someone who had championed women's rights and made so many of them feel differently about themselves and their lives. The Jesus of the new testament also advocated suicide for child molesters. . 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", Report: Nation of Islam Supporter Killed After Attacking Cops at U.S. Capitol, Animal’s Hump Day News | Animal Magnetism, Web Links And More Yummy Hotties Than Pelosi Could Ever Impeach! Set on a planet colonised by humans, the world of Darkover has continued in anthologies written by other authors. None of this surprises me modern neo-paganism is really just a colorful way for a bunch of narcissistic sexual degenerates to get lots of sex. FYI I know people in the Bradley coven and I knew Zsuzsanna Budapest (lets say even then I held her in contempt) Folks (read lesbians) actually LIED under oath for her. Vox Day has been posting about this as well, albeit with a purpose; he is using MZB, Breen and Sam Delany as a rather large stick with which to beat on SFWA for its lefty hypocrisy. And our Creator is neither surprised nor amused. How far can culture heroes' work stand apart from their lives? . This paganist/libertine bullshit is built on the opposite: that every passing whim should be indulged to the maximum. Greyland, a harpist, singer and opera director, said it was now clear to her that "one reason I never said anything is that I regarded her life as being more important than mine: her fame more important, and assuredly the comfort of her fans as more important. Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WC4BaYgGJ8Y. Last month I reported on this startling revelation: Moira Greyland is the daughter of famed novelist Marion Zimmer Bradley, who died in 1999. The last time, I was twelve, and able to walk away,” wrote Moira Greyland of her mother. I’ve been thinking for years now about what makes societies rise to greatness. Only this morning did I learn that Marion Zimmer Bradley's daughter, Moira Greyland, has accused her mother of frequent and ongoing child molestation, apparently sexual molestation. Whose “moral and ethical presumptions” are these, Ms. Rosenberg? A lot of use were grossed out. He was very surprised the next day when “his baby” wasn’t in the garage! (2) The Protestant Reformation–on balance–was a good thing. But I also can't deny the harm caused by the flawed creator of that work. Moira Greyland’s book The Last Closet: The Dark Side Of Avalon has shaken up more than just a small slice of fandom. No parent of young children should ever take illegal drugs. I am deeply sorry for the pain I caused," wrote Ross. . The circle included both straight women and lesbians. "Marion is deceased and we are not able to ask her about her side of the story, nor do we have any personal knowledge of the events that are being described. At least Ms. Rosenberg confesses discomfort. "I can forgive artists for falling short of their ideals," she tweeted, "but not for CHILD ABUSE. The novels of Marion Zimmer Bradley have been influential for Dianic Wiccans . The atmosphere of fear of discovery was simply everywhere and there was no place to hide. Aren’t you trying to impose your morality on these neo-pagans? . What they got out of it was something I did not understand, but I could see that the people were volatile and likely to blow up for invisible reasons. Stream Tracks and Playlists from Moira Greyland on your desktop or mobile device. The writer Janni Lee Simner has announced she will be donating her earnings from a story set in a fictional world created by Bradley to an anti-abuse charity. Perhaps your translation of the real Bible is the DWV? And this month, Zimmer Bradley’s daughter Moira Greyland came forward to identify herself as one of the people who reported Breen for sexual assault and … No. Thank you so much for being cool on the side. . Dianic Wicca refers to a more radical women-only practice, named for the Goddess Diana. 102 Followers. If you look at Woodstck footage from the 60’s, you’ll see images of people “playing in the mud.” Much of the “mud” in question came from tipped-over outhouses. That's just a statement of fact based on personal knowledge, and is not meant to be a response to these allegations," Galen told the Guardian. ", Greyland is the daughter of Bradley and Walter Breen, who was jailed for child molestation and died in prison. Most of the book’s story will not come as a surprise to many after Greyland went public in 2014. Maybe they have really hard hands. . (Because we have all been there. All of the diverse, contradictory and often conflicting pathologies of leftist ideology all have one remarkably common theme. . Answers like these throw passages from “The Mists of Avalon” into a new and disturbing light. The last time, I was 12, and able to walk away … She was cruel and violent, as well as completely out of her mind sexually. So was “The Sacrament of Abortion” by Ginette Paris. He was young had been neutered before expressing humping behavior she taught him some bad stuff. Mother’s Hands. 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