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Tue, 27 May 2008 15:19:39 -0700

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Petition to get Wiccan Chaplains into the U.S. Armed Forces

Sat, 24 May 2008 17:18:35 -0700

There are over 5000 Wiccans serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. However, there are currently NO Wiccan Chaplains. This is a petition to get Wiccan chaplains accepted. Other religions with small numbers are allowed chaplains.

"We're Not Out To Hurt Anybody."

Tue, 13 May 2008 11:59:33 -0700

YAKIMA -- It may not be what you believe, but it's still a religion.

Nature-based Wicca misunderstood, practitioners say

Tue, 13 May 2008 11:51:02 -0700

By STACY BYRNE
Tribune Staff Writer

Sheri Metcalf's house is pretty ordinary, for the most part.

There's an entertainment center with a television tuned to HGTV and several DVDs on the shelf. Cozy chairs sit around the room along with a bookshelf and computer desk. Family photos adorn the walls.

But there's also a shiny pentacle sitting on the old wooden cabinet in front of the picture window. To the right of the magic symbol is a double-edged knife, called an athame, and to the left a small black cauldron holding a bundle of sage.
Crystals, glass containers of sea salt and holy water, a pendulum, and tarot cards sit on the cabinet as well. Two candles stand at the back � the silver candle is representative of the moon and the goddess, and the other gold for the sun and the god.

Pagan convicts allowed magic wands in cells

Mon, 12 May 2008 16:50:00 -0700

Hundreds of Pagan worshippers locked up in British jails have been given the right to take twigs into their cells to use as magic wands.

The ruling, which also allows hoodless robes and rune stones, was made to ensure the 300 or so Pagans currently serving sentences have the same rights as other religions.

The permission to use the �religious artefacts� was agreed after consultation with the Pagan Federation which advised the prison service on what equipment its members needed.

Candlemas/Imbolc

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 08:30:00 -0800

Christian Feast... or Pagan Festivity?

Rob Tillett looks at the history and meaning of Candlemas (February 2) and how it ties in with the ancient pagan festival of Imbolc, or Oimelc, celebrating the cross-quarter day marking the beginning of spring. This day is also linked with the worship of Brigid, the primeval goddess, marked in the modern age by St Bride's Day, February 1.

Happy Samhain

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 15:14:28 -0700

By DYLAN THACKSTON / Pulse Correspondent Halloween is a wonderful night full of spooky joy and wonder, but most of us think of it as just a night to go to parties, or go trick-or-treating, or take younger sibs out for candy collecting.

But Halloween comes in many other names, such as All Hallows Eve, Snap Apple Night and Allhallowmas. Halloween is one of many harvest holidays celebrated worldwide.....

Union of faiths

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:19:28 -0700

By Julie Baker
The State News

Naomi Mendelsohn wears a pentacle around her neck. Its encircled upright five-pointed star represents earth, air, fire, water and spirit � the elements of her Pagan beliefs...

Modern Day WitchHunt in Custody Case

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:50:00 -0700

RED ALERT!

Hello Cpagan friends,

I'm so scared, and I don't know where to turn. I'm involved in a
custody battle with my ex-husband. I have had full custody of my
children since our divorce five years ago. He is suing me now,
because he states that my religious beliefs are harmful to my
children. I am a solitary Wiccan, and practice a bit of Buddhism as
well. Today in court, I was asked the following questions, and much
more: