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HERE'S WHAT I THINK
Those who identify as Wiccan, Pagan or Neo-Pagan have the same rights to religious freedom as anyone else, and yet are continually discriminated against, lose their livelihoods and have their children taken away due to ignorance and fear.
DISCRIMINATION IN ACTION
the sad evidence that Pagans aren't actually treated equally
Which of these issues really pushes your buttons? Know of more examples of pagan discrimination? Add it to the list!
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An It Harm None: Pagans, the Military, and the C.O. Question
As the United States continues to be engagd in not one, but two, wars, Stefani Barner, author of Faith and Magick in the Armed Forces, proposes the qu...1 point
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RUSSIA: Are Turkish teachers, traditional pagans and Jehovah's Witnesses religious extremists?
Traditional pagan beliefs in Mari-El also face religious extremism allegations, as well as a media ban on advertising centuries-old ploughing festival...1 point
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Woman Accuses Shelter of Discrimination
The Ruth House is a non-denominational christian housing center. They say they will accept anyone, but Litzau is pagan. And she tells me that quickly...1 point
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Supreme Court Brief Filed in Public Prayer Case
Cynthia Simpson, a member of the Wiccan faith who wanted to lead prayer, was told that she could not pray at the meetings because she did not practice...1 point
WHAT'S YOUR OPINION ON THE MATTER?
Do you think modern-day Pagans experience discrimination based on religious opposition?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand bySadly, Pagans & Wiccans do get discriminated against somewhat regularly.
LairMistress says:
Legally, NO religious group should be discriminated against; but many people get spooked by terms like "witchcraft" and "occult." They've been rather loaded terms for a long time, and trigger irrational fear in a lot of folks. I've been trying to educate myself about Wicca, shamanism and other Pagan belief systems for a long time; and I think more education and outreach is necessary for society in general to get over fear and ignorance. Blessed be!!
Posted June 06, 2009
M_S_Beltran says:
I think people every group experiences discrimination at one time or another. When it's by an individual narrow-minded bigot, it's not a tragedy; but when it's by agents of the government or large businesses and agencies, it's quite disturbing. I don't believe it will ever go away entirely, but I do think that it's become less widespread, and that new generations growing up next door to openly Pagan families will begin to realize that while they might not agree with our beliefs, we don't warrent a gut-fear reaction and deserve the same courtesy, respect and rights as anyone else.
Posted March 25, 2009
grannysage says:
Absolutely, although it is very hard to prove. But when people find out you are pagan, you start being treated differently. We have a long way to go.
Posted January 16, 2009
I don't agree. This country really does have balanced religious freedom for all.
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Groups Working For Pagan Rights
- Pagan Religious Rights
- Join us to celebrate a major victory for Pagan Religious Rights, now that we have secured the Veterans' Pentacle! Help us voice a further agenda for Pagan Religious Rights: We want a Pagan chaplain in the U.S. Armed Forces. And we need to keep the focus on the Department of Veterans Affairs to accept Thor's Hammer, religious emblem of the Asatruar, and the Druids' Awen symbol.
- Our Freedom: A Pagan Civil Rights Coalition
- Our Freedom: A Pagan Civil Rights Coalition consists of leaders and liaisons of national Pagan organizations and publications in America, as well as other key individuals who have a strong national presence.
- Your Rights as a Pagan Parent
- When it comes to raising our kids, it's sometimes hard to know what rights we have as Pagan or Wiccan parents. In the United States, we have the same rights as parents of any other religion. Learn how you can avoid discrimination in schools, simply by opening up the lines of communication.
- The Pagan Awareness League-Pagan Rights-Students
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DISPROVE MY POINT (fine, be that way)
Disagree? Put your money where your mouth is and show us why.
If you think that Pagans AREN'T discriminated against, back up your side of the discussion with some proof.
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Survey Shows U.S. Religious Tolerance
Although a majority of Americans say religion is very important to them, nearly three-quarters of them say they believe that many faiths besides their...0 points
Discrimination Against Pagans
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