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English Heritage sparked controversy after highlighting the Pagan roots of Easter in children’s materials. Critics accused the charity of erasing Christianity, while supporters argue that Easter’s layered origins and deserve broader recognition in public education and cultural interpretation.
In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: “Mass mobilization” protests are scheduled for Saturday, the “Book of Merlin” in Cambridge, Senator Cory Booker presented with a certificate from the Temple of Hestia, Veneralia begins, plus more events and happenings as well as “Gigil” officially joins the English language.
Dan Halloran, a former NYC councilman and Théodish leader, has been arrested on two federal child pornography charges after US Customs and Border Protection officers discovered more than 1300 depictions of child sexual abuse on his phone.
“Republicans continue efforts to defund public media, with the proposed ‘No NPR and PBS Act.’ Critics argue the push is ideological, while defenders say funding is essential for rural stations.
The Satanic Grotto attempts to hold a Black Mass in the Kansas Statehouse in support of religious freedom while hundreds of angry Christian protestors rally against the group.
Just as sane people don’t need to embrace the insanity of the Trumpies, Heathens of positive intent don’t need to take on any of the awfulness of the neo-völkisch haters and their ilk. We can make empathy a central point of what we believe and what we practice.
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