Pagan Community | vikingqueen8818 | Friends Activity https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/members/vikingqueen8818/activity/friends/ Activity feed for vikingqueen8818's friends. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:13:25 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 fcaa8c468ca5a2bfaf8c5ab0ced3fc16 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3072 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:13:25 -0700 Gold Votive Plaque Reveals Cult of Jupiter Dolichenus at Roman Fort on the Black Sea Archaeologists in Georgia have uncovered a gold votive plaque bearing the first direct inscription linking the Roman fort of Apsaros to the mystery cult of JupiterRead More

]]> 0 22bebadafcf24070c2eea0fc85420098 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3070 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:08:03 -0700 Arkansas Tops Religious Liberty Index; Report Reflects a Particular Vision of Religious Freedom Arkansas tops the 2026 Religious Liberty in the States index after expanding statutory conscience protections. While the report offers a detailed legal analysis, itRead More

]]> 0 b8def151f7a3b89e23b5a843adb1a5e6 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3068 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:54:31 -0700 As El Niño Strengthens, Experts Urge Communities to Prepare We don’t usually report on seasonal weather forecasts, but this one, organizations say, deserves attention. Experts say a strengthening El Niño could affectRead More

]]> 0 3a2c1387b1b8dcf0af4f1badc3286295 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3066 Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:47:13 -0700 Opinion: What Pagans can learn from Graham Platner “Platner’s swift rise and fall mirrors the dynamics we often experience in Pagan spaces when a new cult of personality begins picking up steam,” writes Ryan Smith, eRead More

]]> 0 1608a5d770c0acf6422031a392be743b thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3064 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:00:27 -0700 Editorial: House Church Weekend Editor Eric O. Scott looks at the groups supporting Grand v. City of University Heights, Ohio, the Supreme Court home worship case TWH covered on Monday, andRead More

]]> 0 2c7cf1a906bc051addecf48d09df1a67 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3062 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:03:47 -0700 Pagan Community Notes: Week of July 9, 2026 In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: CUUPS Convocation turns 40, Hexed stirs fresh controversy, Fast Company and Vogue shine a spotlight on modern witchcraft, StarRead More

]]> 0 ec7bfcd7257a6310411d2786250cd413 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3060 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:25:34 -0700 Serpent’s Key Owner Challenges Pennsylvania’s Fortune-Telling Ban A Pagan shop owner’s federal lawsuit and a legislative repeal effort are challenging Pennsylvania’s fortune-telling law, raising broader questions about antiquatedRead More

]]> 0 f0ee05dc53de917b09c54473f60510de thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3058 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 02:34:52 -0700 White House Report Says Smithsonian History Museum Shifted from History to Activism A White House report targeting the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History raises broader questions about religion, historical interpretation, colonialism,Read More

]]> 0 5dd6a55a075c4402023b6dd66cb55d12 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3056 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:27:56 -0700 Supreme Court to Hear Home Worship Case; Decision Could Affect Covens and Other Minority Faiths The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a religious liberty case examining home worship and zoning laws. Although centered on an Orthodox Jewish prayer group, the rulingRead More

]]> 0 206e0390c634b19fa817ab04404e2f97 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3054 Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:05:01 -0700 Fate of wild horses left unclear as Indigenous tribe files complaint against their removal A herd of wild horses in California are said to have damaged the local ecosystem. A federal plan to remove the horses is being challenged by an Indigenous tribe thatRead More

]]> 0 805cb305086a9e9ad9e3cd0614454301 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3052 Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:10:39 -0700 Opinion: At the Crossroads of America’s 250th Birthday “250 years later, our nation struggles through an emotional morass that hovers like a low-hanging weather system,” writes Clio Ajana. “For those who were aliveRead More

]]> 0 6a88fc89a9c7e50b7b97f0c24dc19029 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3050 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:00:55 -0700 Opinion: No Frith with Folkism A group of Heathen organizations writes in to reiterate their opposition to Folkish Heathenry and announce their ongoing coalition for inclusive Heathenry. Continue reading Opinion: No Frith with Folkism at The Wild Hunt.

]]> 0 62bb6ae95f67f4f18233a746e142af3a thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3048 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:41:46 -0700 Pagan Community Notes: Week of July 2, 2026 In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: House of Black Cat Magic takes top honors, Star’s Tarot of the Week, community elevations, announcements and celebrations,Read More

]]> 0 bdf156449869d8c6f97efc127a5b6cd6 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3046 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:44:13 -0700 Ancient Etruscan Masterpieces Return to the Public, Revealing the Etruscan Story of Rome Rome’s National Etruscan Museum has unveiled the François Tomb frescoes, returning a remarkable Etruscan masterpiece to public view and preserving a powerful visionRead More

]]> 0 419f691c1dc519ac6df4d1f83f54782a thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3044 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:28:12 -0700 Mexico Begins Consultation with 16,728 Communities on Landmark Indigenous Rights Law Mexico has begun consulting 16,728 Indigenous and Afro-Mexican communities on a landmark rights law intended to implement constitutional reforms recognizingRead More

]]> 0 5894369b1b7a32ee7092bfea39dcaa49 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3042 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:27:40 -0700 Army Implements Chaplain Uniform Changes as DoD Revises Religious Affiliation Codes Following criticism over revised military faith codes, the Pentagon issued corrections as the Army rolled out new chaplain uniform policies, prompting renewedRead More

]]> 0 7eb70299040c97e7f8890593f65b8e88 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3040 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 22:24:16 -0700 The Ink Has Always Been There: the Grammar of Exclusion in “Witch Hat Atelier” Beatrix Kondo examines Witch Hat Atelier, a manga and anime set in a world where magic is a craft that can be learned by anyone but has been carefully suppressed asRead More

]]> 0 86b81987115a41a7089bf990117598fb thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3038 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:52:27 -0700 Decoded curse tablet shows the cultural diversity of magic in the Roman empire A curse tablet, part of a widespread Roman magical tradition, has been excavated in the Netherlands. It shows evidence of Greek and Egyptian influence as it imploresRead More

]]> 0 9cbb2175b8679e2beee14232653997bd thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3036 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:26:02 -0700 Pagan Community Notes: Week of June 25, 2026 In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: EBSAT seeks eco-activist presenters, Thor’s Oak leads the Race Against Hate fundraiser, a new short documentary exploresRead More

]]> 0 a6d5f06722d3946b23aef8374eadf493 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3034 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:35:18 -0700 World Cup Witchcraft Update: Harry Kane Officially Unhexed An alleged curse on Harry Kane has sparked renewed discussion of witchcraft, ritual practice, and religion in football, highlighting a decades-long history ofRead More

]]> 0 b8f470b0768cf240c28592ec559dc0c5 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3032 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:20:11 -0700 Faith Behind Bars: Supreme Court Limits Remedies for Religious Freedom Violations The Supreme Court ruled against a Rastafarian inmate seeking damages after prison officials forcibly cut his dreadlocks, holding that RLUIPA does not permitRead More

]]> 0 d05419e06ee1aed14d524e02c985145e thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3030 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:00:12 -0700 DOJ Refers MLB to EEOC Over Pride Night Bible Verses, Raising Questions About Whose Religious Freedom Is Defended A federal civil rights investigation into Major League Baseball’s handling of Bible verses on Pride Night caps raises broader questions about religiousRead More

]]> 0 37057bb9d1bb09662bd5d396098ac3f7 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3028 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:00:18 -0700 Die-stamp of a horned figure, linked to Sutton Hoo, found in Kent The rectangular die-stamp, used to create decorations for elite armor like the famous Sutton Hoo helmet, has connections to numerous similar horned figure motifsRead More

]]> 0 5edf3df38deae97057318d7c14a5b36f thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3026 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:00:26 -0700 We’re All Gaia’s Children “It was indeed hard for me to parse out the nuances of care and healthy boundaries with my mom,” writes Meagan Fischer. “As much as I had empathy for her, itRead More

]]> 0 09cf3710013ec67709c4c9804b1faa0c thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3024 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:06:57 -0700 On Focusing the Witch Power “In order to make use of the powers within those objects and practices,” writes Storm Faerywolf, “we need to make use of the only tool that is truly necessary forRead More

]]> 0 e815798d5ecc43b36ec09d72f1530ecb thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3022 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:36:46 -0700 Pagan Community Notes: Week of June 18, 2026 In this week’s Pagan Community Notes, we celebrate Juneteenth and the June Solstice, the Correllian Nativist Tradition responds to the Department of Defense’sRead More

]]> 0 0ba558e009b3e66611d2064355226931 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3020 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:23:04 -0700 OBOD Bestows Rare Honors on Historian Ronald Hutton Awarded both the title of Ollamh and OBOD’s inaugural Fellowship, Ronald Hutton was honored for decades of scholarship, teaching, and service that transformed theRead More

]]> 0 63c21b16060bd4d5282cc30a4ceb96e3 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3018 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:53:19 -0700 Pew Report Finds Rising Religious Hostilities While Impact on Minority Faiths Remains Difficult to Track A new Pew Research Center report finds religious hostilities increased for the third consecutive year worldwide, while government restrictions remained near recordRead More

]]> 0 03d52896d27e384bb32d0f54f6b88b53 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3016 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:06:42 -0700 Faith Leaders Challenge Pentagon’s Reduction of Religious Affiliation Codes An interfaith coalition of military chaplaincy endorsers, including Rev. Selena Fox of Circle Sanctuary, is urging the Pentagon to restore eliminated religiousRead More

]]> 0 4919e2d6cb5af1995046d3e8158b4cae thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3014 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:00:56 -0700 “Shape of Dreams” shows Carrington’s surreal dreamscape in the third dimension Meg Elison reviews the exhibition of the surrealist artist Leonora Carrington’s sculpture currently on display at L’SPACE gallery in New York City. Continue readingRead More

]]> 0 b2b54b976f1f6978a75f9271855df4bf thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3012 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 20:57:48 -0700 “Shouting barbarous words at the sky”: Singing Orphic Hymns at the Pagan Picnic “‘Dionysos, inspire us!’ came the call, and ‘Dionysos, inspire us!’ came the answer,” writes Eric O. Scott, describing his experience attending an Orphic Solar RiteRead More

]]> 0 df38d8bbabf38517f0045b6b80a55770 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3010 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:08:23 -0700 Certain Fathoms “This column is a ritual,” writes Luke Babb in their final column for The Wild Hunt. “All of my columns have been. What is a spell, after all, but an attempt toRead More

]]> 0 42a0517992b7801ba607b8dc6bd763bc thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3008 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:46:41 -0700 Pagan Community Notes: Week of June 11, 2026 In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: A Witch wins elected office, a Guardian feature sparks conversation about Witchcraft, the 2026 COVR Award winners areRead More

]]> 0 9b3f2ded1e801db52164f085770e7dbe thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3006 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:00:42 -0700 Two Goddesses: Love and Fortune Across the Mediterranean New archaeological discoveries in Spain and Türkiye reveal how the images of Venus and Tyche shaped ancient lives, connecting divine symbolism with domesticRead More

]]> 0 6754802def9d877d4d0c23493a2a7142 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3004 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:56:47 -0700 Nemi Honors the Strawberry Harvest While Diana’s Ancient Sanctuary Prepares to Reopen As tens of thousands gathered for Nemi’s Sagra delle Fragole, contemporary devotees continued to honor Diana near her ancient sanctuary below the town, whereRead More

]]> 0 6db07132175c7aae372a093c0b525863 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3002 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:26:14 -0700 Pagan Organizations Respond to Pentagon Removal of Religious Affiliation Codes The Pentagon’s decision to eliminate more than 180 religious affiliation codes has prompted swift responses from Pagan organizations, veterans, and chaplaincyRead More

]]> 0 53fbd14930134216dbb24e7240a7c78f thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=3000 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:00:40 -0700 Review: Loki – The End of the World Tour The Norse gods break hearts, the world, and the fourth wall in this new rock ‘n roll musical. Bat Collazo reviews the show, which is playing at Chicago’s LifelineRead More

]]> 0 161797fc9a9c8811d6e2dbc2cc04d5f4 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2997 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 22:52:12 -0700 Opinion: Pagan Pride “Sadly, as we are not even 30 years past the first acknowledgement of Pride Month by President Clinton,” writes Clio Ajana, “we are reverting. Certain states haveRead More

]]> 0 050268bf0e001f317a36a6e88f91721f thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2995 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:37:54 -0700 Pagan Community Notes: Week of June 3, 2026 In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: honeybees may be engineering their queens, a call for submissions on AI and Paganism, allegations of “cult-like” activity in anRead More

]]> 0 b6c7fb754941906a5dd7ba87904e2b05 thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2993 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:13:22 -0700 Pentagon Cuts Religious Affiliation Codes, Dropping Pagan, Wiccan, Druid, and Asatru Designations Among Others The Department of Defense has reduced its recognized religious affiliation codes from more than 200 to just 31, eliminating Pagans, Asatru, Druidry, and Wicca, alongRead More

]]> 0 b86bcd789de510e8bfe62f926071da2e thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2991 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:55:43 -0700 Brazil’s First Federal Indigenous University Joins Growing Global Movement Brazil has created its first federal Indigenous university, establishing an institution led by Indigenous scholars and communities while joining a growingRead More

]]> 0 8e801b8207310d6ed42e020f6ab8208a thearchdruidpagan wrote a new post https://norsepaganshieldwall.com/?p=2989 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:00:24 -0700 Pastors Say House Speaker Urged Churches to Mobilize for Upcoming Midterm Elections New reports from attendees at the Rededicate 250 gathering suggest House Speaker Mike Johnson encouraged pastors to mobilize congregations for the midterms,Read More

]]> 0 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

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