Pagan Community | thearchdruidpagan | Activity https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/members/thearchdruidpagan/activity/ Activity feed for thearchdruidpagan. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:02:47 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 6f772b4018a1c4cc4c07bc9deb58d8eb thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2987 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:02:47 -0700 Study Finds AI Often Omits Religious Perspectives in Ethical Questions: But Should AI Even Be Asked? A new study finds AI frequently omits religious perspectives when answering ethical questions. The findings highlight concerns about faith and representation whileRead More

]]> 0 9f93fdf25b1cc9cc25a7226af699e8b2 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2984 Sun, 31 May 2026 23:00:56 -0700 Editorial: The SEC thinks we don’t need to know about climate change The Securities and Exchange Commission wants to rescind rules that required companies to tell investors about their role in climate change. Weekend Editor Eric O.Read More

]]> 0 d1cfce20edf7bb416b86ca3fa86b4ac3 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2982 Sat, 30 May 2026 23:39:17 -0700 Supernatural Ohio: A Visit to Buckland’s Museum of Witchcraft and Witchery Stacy Psaros shares her account of visiting this Cleveland, Ohio collection that draws upon not only Raymond Buckland, but Velvet Rieth, Lilith Dorsey, NajahRead More

]]> 0 4386ec8da3a8dfdee84043b5308f4664 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2980 Fri, 29 May 2026 21:00:15 -0700 The Golden Calf and American Idols In the wake of a golden statues of Donald Trump being unveiled in Florida, Karl E.H. Seigfried examines the use of monuments in the U.S. – a story full ofRead More

]]> 0 4c201fe2c5ce9387987b78ef142ece93 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2978 Thu, 28 May 2026 20:31:35 -0700 Pagan Community Notes: Week of May 28, 2026 In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: a Church of England court allows the Green Man on a headstone after ruling the image compatible with Christian symbolism, IRead More

]]> 0 5565cdf290ca41e73f5829b93ba7e0dd thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2976 Wed, 27 May 2026 21:00:50 -0700 New Research Suggests Forests Heal Through Immersion, Not Bottling New research suggests the healing effects of forests may not come from tree scents alone. A study on essential oils found little measurable benefit, reinforcingRead More

]]> 0 1b2738601703aaad70ee77d30708d85c thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2974 Tue, 26 May 2026 20:08:35 -0700 Editorial: The Interfaith Opportunity in Pope Leo XIV’s First Encyclical Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical warns about artificial intelligence, exploitation, and dehumanizing systems — but beyond its Catholic framework, Magnifica HumRead More

]]> 0 f18c3e6e2bcbe225e9a9d5904b93b152 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2972 Sun, 24 May 2026 23:21:39 -0700 Caged and Dissected: The Witch Hunt Politics of “Thorn Season” “‘Shadow and Bone meets The Selection,'” the marketing promises, banking on glittering courts and will-they-won’t-they tension,” writes Beatrix Kondo in her analysisRead More

]]> 0 98a659931516794d2743e1fe0e61316b thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2970 Sun, 24 May 2026 00:15:22 -0700 Review: “Voodoo: An African American Religion” Weekend Editor Eric O. Scott reviews Jeffrey E. Anderson’s study of the historical evidence for the theology, organization, and ritual practices of the VoodooRead More

]]> 0 528124d8a48a4623905053003b427e39 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2968 Fri, 22 May 2026 22:40:34 -0700 Review: Hokum The real horror movie, writes Meg Elison, is the one you grew up in. Continue reading Review: Hokum at The Wild Hunt.

]]> 0 8edddd2e2bf56e87a085aa01840b7973 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2966 Fri, 22 May 2026 00:56:17 -0700 Pagan Community Notes: Week of May 21, 2026 In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: Tactical Nuclear Penguins as well as some unexpected Eurovision moments with witchy vibes, the National Secular Society wRead More

]]> 0 4fb24c73530f5e34188e408bde5c75fe thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2964 Wed, 20 May 2026 21:00:21 -0700 “Can’t Keep My Eyes from the Circling Skies”: VR Researchers Teach Humans to Fly A new neuroscience study found that virtual reality “flying” with wings altered how participants’ brains processed body imagery, suggesting immersive VR experRead More

]]> 0 8db3cc1ce4382903409c59a1300cab06 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2962 Tue, 19 May 2026 21:00:37 -0700 Rededicate 250” Rally Frames America’s Future as Biblically Centered At the White House-linked “Rededicate 250” rally in Washington, speakers and worship leaders promoted a biblically centered vision of America, drawing criticism froRead More

]]> 0 c3380d309bded9b7c23011a2b27e0888 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2960 Mon, 18 May 2026 23:04:24 -0700 Wiccan Prison Lawsuit Sparks Controversy in Conservative Media Over Inmate Rights A New Jersey lawsuit involving Wiccan religious accommodations in prison has drawn national attention, highlighting debates over inmate rights, transgenderRead More

]]> 0 5c4d22da5e5484d12a7682fcf921ab40 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2958 Sun, 17 May 2026 22:30:11 -0700 Pilgrimages: Spirit Northwest 2026 “Since Pantheacon’s demise in 2020, the West Coast has been feeling the loss of a Pagan conference,” writes Lauren Parker from the 2026 Spirit Northwest cRead More

]]> 0 ced81cea9eba03f2bcebf7d5286126bb thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2956 Sat, 16 May 2026 21:00:54 -0700 Eight Thoughts on Working Magic Professionally “Establishing a Witchcraft business is a different experience for everyone,” writes Alan U. Dalul. “Only some advice applies. But I wanted to share a few things IRead More

]]> 0 16c22e3c68a85fbdbd14f37984e55da6 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2954 Fri, 15 May 2026 21:00:04 -0700 The Hidden Company: Witchcraft and the Faery Tradition “A Faery ally can be an invaluable asset for the Witch,” writes Storm Faerywolf, “as well as a relationship that is deeply personal, intimate, and even possiblyRead More

]]> 0 16cd072e7f71c1d776aa7a7ff854a379 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2952 Thu, 14 May 2026 20:14:25 -0700 Pagan Community Notes: Week of May 14, 2026 In this week’s Pagan Community Notes, we celebrate the graduates of Cherry Hill Seminary, cover the UK’s National Secular Society’s criticism of a local couRead More

]]> 0 d0e01dbc3c32d51607921d278a13610a thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2950 Wed, 13 May 2026 21:05:39 -0700 Border Wall Construction Damages Sacred Indigenous Geoglyph in Sonoran Desert A sacred Indigenous geoglyph in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert was damaged during border wall construction, prompting outrage from Indigenous leaders, archaeologists, aRead More

]]> 0 4f15cd40528cdf574c38d6249f5c4a35 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2948 Tue, 12 May 2026 21:10:13 -0700 Interior Department Rescinds Public Lands Rule Treating Conservation as a “Use” The Trump Administration has rescinded the Bureau of Land Management’s Public Lands Rule, removing conservation as a formal public lands “use” and shifting federRead More

]]> 0 b17351fca77c4a5433cb3c33efb1190a thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2946 Mon, 11 May 2026 21:00:26 -0700 Survey Examines Christian Nationalism Across the USA; One in Three Americans Support or Sympathize A new PRRI survey finds that roughly one-third of Americans support or sympathize with Christian nationalism. The report links those views to political affiliation,Read More

]]> 0 c5901338579991b5857481f947ce8085 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2944 Sun, 10 May 2026 21:36:50 -0700 “Cursed! The Power of Magic in the Ancient World” brings ancient magic to the Midwest Stacy Psaros reviews the current exhibition at the Toledo Art Museum, which focuses on magic and curses in ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Mesopotamia. ContinueRead More

]]> 0 15e69e6ce8fba00c90b56dc9b0317281 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2942 Sat, 09 May 2026 22:37:11 -0700 More than 4000 Viking Age coins discovered in Norway A hoard of coins from England, Germany, Denmark, and Norway itself have been discovered in Innlandet County in Norway. The coins come from the period of conversionRead More

]]> 0 2f35554a5d47b157982b3f8f8cde62f7 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2940 Fri, 08 May 2026 21:08:24 -0700 Ithaca Bound “We tell the myths out of context, reinterpret the events through the lenses of our time, reinterpret the people to be the kinds of heroes we want,” writes Luke Babb. Continue reading Ithaca Bound at The Wild Hunt.

]]> 0 dfafbf315ad341629fc7e63fdb8931b4 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2938 Thu, 07 May 2026 21:06:34 -0700 Pagan Community Notes: Week of May 7, 2026     EDINBURGH— The annual Beltane Fire Festival in Edinburgh, where nearly 10,000 people gathered on Calton Hill to celebrate the symbolic beginning of summer. HelRead More

]]> 0 b54e8e7703448059681a428fbb8ac894 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2936 Wed, 06 May 2026 21:48:42 -0700 Rising Evidence Points to Ancient Origins of Bread Wheat New archaeological and genetic research suggests bread wheat may have first emerged 8,000 years ago in the South Caucasus region of modern-day Georgia. The findingsRead More

]]> 0 b981a9de9dd16b5b1c849308fe7d49cf thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2933 Tue, 05 May 2026 22:17:06 -0700 Government “Anti-Christian Bias” Task Force Report Frames Religious Freedom Through a Christian Lens A new federal report on “anti-Christian bias” frames religious liberty through a Christian lens, raising concerns among critics that its findings and recRead More

]]> 0 1e63c4c0158e82703fd198aa8287d403 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2929 Mon, 04 May 2026 21:00:18 -0700 “Literally a Spell”: as Trump’s approval declines, spellbinding claims emerge As President Donald Trump’s poll numbers drop, political rhetoric is taking a surreal turn. “Spellbinding” claims, warnings of Satanists, and rising fear-based narraRead More

]]> 0 edcde63f123d80a6732862b168c356f3 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2927 Mon, 04 May 2026 00:11:32 -0700 In Memoriam: My Friend, the Tree “If someone had ever asked me if I thought of myself as an animist, I’m sure I would have said yes,” writes Eric O. Scott. “But I don’t know if I really understoodRead More

]]> 0 6f81426592fcb55f92149dd9ca0e1088 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2918 Sat, 02 May 2026 21:44:43 -0700 Happy Beltane – Enjoy! “Gardens replete with colorful blossoms,” writes Clio Ajana, “remind us that from the cold, hard, and fallow ground, something new arises in during this light halfRead More

]]> 0 c455c9b6c7187cd14f15bf906f0eb00d thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2916 Fri, 01 May 2026 22:25:24 -0700 Merry May 2026! The Wild Hunt wishes all of our readers a blessed turning of the wheel, as the northern hemisphere celebrates Beltane, the southern celebrates Samhain, and aroundRead More

]]> 0 1409fc984844fd983ce069357410308e thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2914 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:22:23 -0700 Pagan Community Notes: Beltaine, 2026 In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: We begin with the sad news of chaos magician Peter J. Carroll’s passing. As the next Sabbat arrives under the Flower Moon, BelRead More

]]> 0 6639fbb4532eb736d87eb9fee4f2f5e7 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2912 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:38:01 -0700 At Summit for Religious Freedom, Pagan leaders defend church-state separation Pagan leaders joined a broad interfaith coalition at the Summit for Religious Freedom, highlighting concerns over Christian Nationalism while emphasizingRead More

]]> 0 ad1c9f97ed571ed734fed1f3ec50bedb thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2910 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:00:46 -0700 The Ancient Cult of Odysseus: Ithaca Yields New Evidence As Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey approaches release, newly circulating archaeological findings from Ithaca reveal long-standing ritual devotion to Odysseus. The dRead More

]]> 0 26721f2a8cb2e980985144aa39a12e3f thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2908 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:00:03 -0700 As Cao Takes Top Navy Role, His Past Warnings About “Witchcraft” Raise Questions Hung Cao’s past warnings about “witchcraft” resurface as he assumes a top Navy role, raising concerns about religious discrimination and minority faith rights amidRead More

]]> 0 a4dbb62e39989793b02247ba25a429ea thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2906 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:55:22 -0700 The Rule Nobody Questions Beatrix Kondo examines gender, power, and the lines drawn in Lee Knox Ostertag’s 2017 graphic novel “The Witch Boy.” Continue reading The Rule Nobody Questions at The Wild Hunt.

]]> 0 8fbbcb70708e9d65f9489ae9edd8dddb thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2904 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:09:24 -0700 Two thousand year old statue of Athena discovered in Turkey The Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism announced the discovery of a statue of the goddess Athena from the Augustinian period that is nearly two meters tall inRead More

]]> 0 6ea595eb50e2b0e1fd5c7eed4b185167 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2902 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:00:26 -0700 Of Death, Dreams, and Divine Visions Many Heathens and Pagans have had the experience of being visited by the gods. So has Karl E.H. Seigfried, who recounts a vision of Thor. But in examining his longRead More

]]> 0 9f5d06758d5374e35cb378ef982d08c1 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2900 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:00:44 -0700 Pagan Community Notes: Week of April 23, 2026 In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: Woolston-Steen Theological Seminary announces its graduating class; a federal judge sides with Texas on allowing the Ten CRead More

]]> 0 365ab579642c8b41c355330b617b9c97 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2898 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:30:34 -0700 Cannabis Rescheduling Decision Appears Imminent, According to Reports Cannabis rescheduling may be imminent, with reports pointing to a possible announcement as soon as tomorrow, a development that could carry wide implications forRead More

]]> 0 76c66c5a59e17e0a907d02b2d260e975 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2896 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:02:15 -0700 Open Doors, Uneven Access: Alabama Expands Released Time for Religious Instruction Alabama’s new released-time law expands off-campus religious instruction during school hours as more states adopt similar policies. Critics warn that, while lRead More

]]> 0 36b0b10db18c6d9ba6f210ccc7f0e928 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2894 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:07:33 -0700 Ancient Tablets Describe Beer, Witchcraft, and Bureaucracy Researchers digitizing ancient cuneiform tablets at the University of Copenhagen uncovered records ranging from beer receipts to anti-witchcraft rituals, offeringRead More

]]> 0 2b07660c6dbc1775b425fdd9338cec6f thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2892 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:00:18 -0700 Classics of Pagan Cinema: I Married a Witch “The witch in this story does not try to make it look natural,” writes Meg Elison of this 1942 classic. “She doesn’t play fair, split the difference, or win gRead More

]]> 0 9a7e7532be246767736c805deeb02c13 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2890 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:13:13 -0700 Cardcaptor Sakura and Teaching Magic to the Children “This is a deck that brings a lot of innocence and simplicity to the readings I use it for,” says Alan U. Dalul, “not as much as if an elementary school girl wasRead More

]]> 0 4c2937d6a079882b8572a8eec38ea259 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2888 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:00:19 -0700 Baking for the Apocalypse “Yes, the world is indeed a dumpster fire,” writes Storm Faerywolf. “So, why not channel that fire into something positive? Like fresh baked oatmeal-raisin cookies?Read More

]]> 0 46e6a073943c24ba7baee486417350d1 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2886 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:46:57 -0700 Pagan Community Notes: Week of April 16, 2026 In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: Russians turn to Witchcraft amid uncertainty, new research on happiness (is it Witchcraft?), a remembrance of elder and Witch MRead More

]]> 0 f12426738e162610f65431024c105795 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2884 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:59:56 -0700 Religious Liberty Commission Closes Hearings: Critics Ask Whose Liberty Is Safeguarded At its final hearing, the Religious Liberty Commission revealed deep divisions over the meaning of religious freedom, with supporters warning of cultural threats andRead More

]]> 0 cb0f4c69bbf012da354f537e4b82acef thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2882 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:05:13 -0700 The Long Walk to the Self: New Study Explores How Pilgrimages Transform the Spirit New research on pilgrimages across three traditions finds that the physical and emotional demands of sacred journeys can lead to profound inner change, cultivatingRead More

]]> 0 ea20a60593d0657bc2f093df0697dcd7 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2880 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:00:28 -0700 Into the Night: International Dark Sky Week Begins International Dark Sky Week begins as advocates urge a return to darker nights. As light pollution grows, the observance highlights ecological harm, threatenedRead More

]]> 0 f8e5decada12d28202a2feff3dea6383 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2878 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:00:18 -0700 Encountering the Gods: Willow’s Journey at Spring Mysteries A young practitioner reflects on her first Spring Mysteries Festival, sharing a deeply personal journey of devotion, connection, and transformation as she encountersRead More

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