“Platner’s swift rise and fall mirrors the dynamics we often experience in Pagan spaces when a new cult of personality begins picking up steam,” writes Ryan Smith, examining how a lack of vetting harms both political and Pagan movements.
Opinion
Opinion: No Frith with Folkism
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A group of Heathen organizations writes in to reiterate their opposition to Folkish Heathenry and announce their ongoing coalition for inclusive Heathenry.
News
Faith Behind Bars: Supreme Court Limits Remedies for Religious Freedom Violations
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The Supreme Court ruled against a Rastafarian inmate seeking damages after prison officials forcibly cut his dreadlocks, holding that RLUIPA does not permit personal-capacity lawsuits against state employees for violations of religious freedom.
News
Faith Leaders Challenge Pentagon’s Reduction of Religious Affiliation Codes
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An interfaith coalition of military chaplaincy endorsers, including Rev. Selena Fox of Circle Sanctuary, is urging the Pentagon to restore eliminated religious affiliation codes and adopt a more transparent review process, arguing that accurate religious identification is vital to chaplaincy support, accommodation, and religious liberty for service members.
News
Pagan Organizations Respond to Pentagon Removal of Religious Affiliation Codes
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The Pentagon’s decision to eliminate more than 180 religious affiliation codes has prompted swift responses from Pagan organizations, veterans, and chaplaincy advocates who warn that reduced visibility can lead to reduced protections for minority faith communities.
Living
Opinion: Pagan Pride
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“Sadly, as we are not even 30 years past the first acknowledgement of Pride Month by President Clinton,” writes Clio Ajana, “we are reverting. Certain states have passed state or local proclamations declaring June as anything but Pride Month.”