Arts & Culture
New Heavy Music for Pagan Hearts, Volume 2
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Karl E.H. Seigfried spins up five records sure to appeal to Pagan rock and metal listeners, including new releases from Green Lung, SpellBook, and Dungeon Weed.
Europe
Russian Supreme Court Bans Imaginary “International Satanist Movement,” Endangering Other Communities
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Russian leaders continue using fictional threats to justify repression. With “Satanists” now banned and LGBTQ+ groups labeled extremists, religious minorities—including Pagans—face growing risks under an increasingly Orthodox-aligned regime.
Africa
Editorial: Dr. Leo Igwe Confronts Witchcraft Myths and Facts with Reason and Clarity
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Dr. Leo Igwe powerfully distinguishes between myth and modernity, affirming that today’s witches are nature-based spiritual practitioners—not agents of harm—and calls for an end to superstition-fueled violence across African communities.
News
Concerns Over Targeting of Pagan Community in Pickens, SC
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Reports indicate that a Christian church allegedly harassed a Wiccan vendor, sparking community backlash in support of both the vendor and the market. The church now frames this response as an act of Christian persecution.
News
Pagan Community Notes: Week of October 31, 2024 (Samhain-tide)
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In this week’s Pagan Community Notes, Samhain blessings to the north and Blessings of the Beltaine to the south!