Pagan Community Notes: August 28, 2025
In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: honoring our pets on Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day, hundreds of votives confirm a temple of Demeter, a fearsome hypercarnivore named for Sobek, and Star’s…
Judge Strikes Down MN Ban on Faith Statements in College Access Program
A federal judge struck down Minnesota’s ban on faith-based colleges in a dual-credit program, ruling it unconstitutional to exclude schools requiring faith statements. The decision restores access for thousands of…
Texas Ten Commandments Law Halted by Federal Judge- AG Paxton Defies Ruling
A federal judge blocked Texas’ Ten Commandments law for 11 districts, but Attorney General Ken Paxton vowed schools must comply elsewhere, setting up a high-stakes clash over religious freedom and…
A New Mineral Discovered in Japan’s National Stone Named for Amaterasu
A newly discovered mineral, Amaterasuite, has been found in Japan’s national stone, jadeitite. Named for the sun goddess Amaterasu, it reflects both groundbreaking science and deep cultural ties to Shinto…
A cow’s journey from Wales to Stonehenge
Scientists have analyzed the tooth from a 5000 year old cow’s jawbone, which suggests further ties between Stonehenge and the bluestone quarries of southwest Wales. Continue reading A cow’s journey…
Midgard Makers Faire focuses on crafts, spirituality, and inclusion
Following disruptions by members of the far-right at another St. Louis-area Pagan event this summer, the Midgard Makers Faire calls for a “loudly inclusive” approach to Heathenry at its event.…
Pagan Community Notes: August 21, 2025
In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: ATC Matriarch Belladonna Laveau shares a message from the Goddess; a Black Moon rises this weekend; Star offers her Tarot for the week; and…
Rare Celtic Warrior figure found in Germany Along with 40,000 other artifacts
Archaeologists at Manching in Bavaria have uncovered a rare three-inch bronze warrior figurine. Cast over two millennia ago, the intricate statuette highlights Celtic artistry and craftsmanship, offering new insight into…
Oklahoma Launches Exam for Out-of-State Teachers to Ensure “Faith” and “Patriotism”
Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters has unveiled a new “America First Test” for teachers, created with PragerU to ensure students in the Oklahoma school system are protected from a “woke”…
Witchcraft Accusations and Arrests Abroad Highlight Legal and Cultural Risks
A recent arrest in Kuwait and similar cases in Sudan and India highlight the dangers of witchcraft accusations worldwide, underscoring the importance for Pagans and Witches to remain cautious and…