In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: Woolston-Steen Theological Seminary celebrates its graduates; the Aquarian Tabernacle Church International announces dedications and elevations; the Spring Mysteries Festival is hailed as a success; Thor’s Oak Kindred joins the Race Against Hate; wild goose FTW! and more events are unfolding as Beltaine approaches.
Europe
The Sacred Hearth: New Research Reveals Our Ancestors’ Mastery of Fire
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New research from Ukraine reveals Ice Age hearths showing advanced fire use, suggesting seasonal adaptation and skilled fuel management by early European hunter-gatherers during a time of scarce evidence.
Canada
Bill to Strip Gray Wolves of Federal Protections Passes Key Committee
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A House committee has approved the Pet and Livestock Protection Act, a bill that would remove gray wolves from the Endangered Species List and block federal protections. Supporters call it a win for ranchers, while critics warn it threatens wolf recovery and ecological balance.
Editorial
Editorial: It’s about time someone stood up for the U.S.’s persecuted Christian minority
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Until now the Christians have had to suffer in silence. Now, thanks to the Trump administration, they can complain in anonymity.
Living
Spring Magic
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“I should pour a little of this back onto the roots,” they say as we dip spoons in the maple syrup and argue about whether to reduce it more. “Pay it back.” “Why wouldn’t you give it something from your world?” I ask. “It gave you something of itself.” “You want me to give it blood?”
News
Pagan Community Notes: Week of April 10, 2025
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In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: Pagans join the Religious Freedom Summit in D.C.; also in D.C., a panel on covering Paganisms in journalism; the Drowning of Morana ritual; the Pink Moon is coming; Star’s Tarot of the Week—and more.