News
New data from the Pew Research Center focuses on living arrangements and religion around the world
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The breakdown on the new report from the Pew Research Center on Religion and Living Arrangements Around the World.
Paganism
U.S. Christian belief is on the decline, especially among Millennials
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Our data journalist, Sean Mcshee, has a look at the new report from Pew Research Center that reports a decline in the US among individuals identifying as Christians, and a rise in those who are described as “Unaffiliated” who adhere to no specific religious beliefs or are agnostic or atheist.
Pagan Community Notes
Pagan Community Notes: Indigenous Peoples Day, New Age beliefs, 1000 Goddesses and more.
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TWH – Throughout the U.S., more and more cities and regions are electing to forgo the celebration of Columbus Day for Indigenous People’s Day. In 1994, the United Nations declared Aug. 9 to be International Indigenous People’s Day. The holiday was first proposed in South Dakota in 1989, but its first official adoption did not occur until 1991 in Berkeley, California. The Berkeley city council adopted the holiday in time for the 500th anniversary of the Columbus sailing.
Paganism
Column: What of the Christians?
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Pagan Perspectives
One of my most vivid school memories comes from a history lesson I had when I was about seven or eight. From very early on, history had been my favorite subject. The books were always filled to the brim with colorful pictures, and the fact that the topic encompasses just about everything that ever took place regarding mankind drew my attention. That day at school, we were supposed to learn about the Renaissance and the 16th century. As I opened my book, my eyes met with a picture of a crowd laying waste to a church, breaking windows and tearing down statues.
Pagan Community Notes
Pagan Community Notes: Memorial Day, Manchester, Pagan Dawn, and more!
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TWH – Today marks Memorial Day in the United States. It is a day to honor the many men and women who have died in military service. According to a news report on ABC, the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs together state that at least “1.2 million people have died fighting for America during its wars dating back 241 years.” The VA has a breakdown of the losses per conflict since the American Revolution. In a 2016 blog post, Druid John Beckett wrote, “Let us remember our warrior dead. Let us remember those who answered the call to do what had to be done and who sacrificed all they had. It is right and good to celebrate their courage and valor.”
Many Pagans, Heathens and polytheists have served and are serving in the U.S. military, and still others are members of military families.