Comparison
between the RDG and the RDNA |
RDG |
RDNA/NRDNA |
Established
in 2006, to foster spiritual growth and enlightenment,
and in recognition of the Reform's growth throughout the world. |
Established
in 1963 to protest rule requiring mandatory attendance at
religious services at a small midwestern college. |
Same rich tradition as RDNA, but little history. |
Rich history and tradition. |
| Actual
membership census is known and kept track of. |
Actual
membership census, at best, an educated guess. |
You pay a one-time initiation fee of $12 to join. |
No fees, no dues - FREE |
No ordination required for 1st Degree |
Ordination
required for 1st Order |
Meaningful self-initiation for 2nd Degree |
College style hazing required for 2nd Degree, involving over-indulgence
with whisky. |
Priest need not be physically present for 3rd Degree Ordination
(Can happen by phone or chat-room). |
A priest must show up in person at your vigil to ordain you
following it (You must also buy them breakfast). |
You can be ordained anytime of the year. |
Ordinations not allowed during "Season of Sleep." |
| Groves
& Orders are autonomous. |
Groves
& Orders are autonomous. |
Existing Orders are very pro-active, guiding individual members
toward spiritual growth and offering opportunities for advancement.
|
Many existing Orders are not very active. |
| Recognized
leaders and International oversight committee. |
Leaders
in Groves only. No oversight. |
| Intentionally
international in vision and membership, with members and Groves
existing in 9 countries throughout the world. |
Although
members and Groves exist in 4 countries, vision is limited to
North America. |
| Members
of other Druid groups who join RDG given credit for past ordinations,
vigils etc. |
Members
of other Druid groups who join RDNA required to be re-ordained,
go through vigil again , etc. |
