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Utah’s 2024 religious freedom law, SB150, “the strongest RFRA law that exists in the nation,” faces a surprise major test as a federal judge halts prosecution of a Provo faith group using psilocybin tea sacramentally, citing potential irreparable harm to the religion’s survival.
A new study finds humanity’s connection to nature has fallen by 60% since 1800, driven largely by urbanization and weakened family transmission. Even more challenging is that reversing the decline may require a tenfold increase in green space. But changing language might help as well.
Pachamama, the Andean Earth Mother, remains central to Indigenous tradition, honored with August rituals of offerings, fire, and libations. From sacred mountains to political debates, she embodies the enduring bond between land, spirit, and community across the Andes. Devotees celebrated her feast day last week.
Eric O. Scott reviews three classic Disney shorts with mythological themes: “Playful Pan,” “King Neptune,” and “The Goddess of Spring.” Produced between 1930 and 1934, each cartoon represents a different approach to myth and film-making.
In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: participants in Nemi, Italy, join a torchlit procession ahead of the Feast of Diana; Cat Nights begin soon; the documentary Blacklisted is set for release; FAUN unveils a new single from their forthcoming album; plus Star’s Tarot of the Week and a roundup of upcoming events.
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