The Scottish Register of Tartans approves a new design by The Witches of Scotland, an organization seeking justice for those persecuted under the Witchcraft Act.
Culture
Pagan Community Notes: Week of February 6, 2025
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In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: Aquarian Tabernacle Church leaders Belladonna Laveau and Dusty Dionne join the 50501 protests in Washington State, Pagan religious leaders release a statement in support of Right Reverend Budde, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science is coming up, calls for papers on What is a Witch? and Perilous Passages, upcoming events, plus Occult Elvis and Lady Gaga—all of that, all at the same time!
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Trump Announces White House Initiatives to combat Anti-Christian Bias
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Speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast this morning, President Donald Trump announced the creation of a White House Faith Office and a task force to combat what he called “anti-Christian bias” in the federal government, appointing Attorney General Pam Bondi to lead the initiative.
Culture
A Sacred Food is a Locus of Religious Intolerance in Brazil
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A savory fritter has become a symbol of resistance in Brazil’s fight against religious intolerance and racism. As evangelicals seek to erase Afro-Brazilian traditions, the Axé community stands firm, demanding religious freedom and cultural respect in a nationwide movement for justice and solidarity.
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Fertility Ritual shows the “ever-growing tapestry of Romano-British belief”
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Research on a painted baculum discovered in 2015 offers rare insight into a Romano-British fertility ritual, shedding light on the magical practices of an ancient society.
Culture
Pagan Community Notes: Week of January 30, 2025
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In this week’s Pagan Community Notes, we have a busy week ahead! We welcome the growing light of Imbolc in the Northern Hemisphere and the first harvest of Lughnasadh in the Southern Hemisphere.
We honor the Feast of Orisha Oyá and the Lwa Maman Brigitte this weekend, as well as Setsubun in Japan. Black History Month begins! New Pagan events have been announced, Star shares this week’s tarot, and Cher casts a spell!