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Mon 23 Apr, 2007 01:59 pm
http://www.startribune.com/484/story/1138325.html
Quote:MADISON, Wis. ?- Wiccans will be allowed to have the symbol of their religion placed on grave markers in national cemeteries under a lawsuit settlement with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced Monday.
The settlement calls for the Wiccans' pentacle, a five-pointed star representing earth, air, fire, water and spirit to be placed on grave markers within 14 days for those who have pending requests with the VA.
There are 11 families nationwide that are waiting for grave markers with the pentacle, said Selena Fox, a Wiccan high priestess with Circle Sanctuary in Barneveld, Wis., and a party to the lawsuit.
"I am glad this has ended in success in time to get markers for Memorial Day,'' she said.
THIS, is great news.
Excellent. I hope they never have to use 'em.
YAY! I've been waiting for this to happen for some time now, I have a few wiccan friends, and used to be one myself. This is good news.
Why weren't they allowed?
Because some girls saw a Wiccan with the devil.
If we really live in a free country, we should be allowed to put whatever symbol of whatever religion one prescribes to on their grave.
Problem is, our current administration is in bed with the Christian right, who does NOT feel that all religions should be afforded equal protection.
I believe all religions are superfluous, but I do believe that they all have the same right to exist.
So this, IMO, is also good news.
ebrown_p wrote:Because some girls saw a Wiccan with the devil.
Salem Witch-hunt all over again.
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