When “Streamlining” Means Erasing: Pagans in Uniform Deserve Better
The Department of Defense says it is streamlining religious-affiliation codes, but for Pagan, Wiccan, Druid, Heathen, Humanist, Atheist, and other minority-belief service members, that “streamlining” looks a lot like disappearance. Religious liberty is not measured by how comfortably the majority is served. It is measured by whether minority faiths can be named, counted, and respected.
Outside the Default Path: A Pagan Reading of the Federal “Anti-Christian Bias” Report
A reflective Pagan perspective on the federal government’s anti-Christian bias report, exploring how religious freedom can feel very different for Americans outside the cultural mainstream. Through personal experience, civic observation, and reflections on pluralism, this essay examines the difference between protecting faith and centering one faith above others.
#Dominionist #Christian #ReligiousLiberty:
"I get to do whatever I want"
"You have to do whatever I say"
Religious Liberty: Atheistic, Theocratic, or Biblical?
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What is the definition of religious liberty? Confusion can easily arise if one does not recognize that there are at least three definitions of religious liberty that originate from different sources and lead in vastly different directions. These three definitions might be called the atheistic, the theocratic, and the biblical.
Pook-Emu Bee: Links For 04-24-26
I am a bit late today because I had a rush assignment to take care of. But now that it has been taken care of, I present for your enjoyment today's edition of Pook-Emu Bee links (note that "we" will be off until Sunday or Monday since tomorrow's links will be packaged in The Newsletter Leaf Journal.) 1. Massive fire rages at historic NYC church rebuilt after devastating inferno 138 years ago, wild photos show (Zoe Hussain for the New York Post. April 23, 2026.) Terrible news. I hope it ends […]https://social.emucafe.org/naferrell/pook-emu-bee-links-for-04-24-26/
From Westword: "Satanist Student Wins Religious Accommodation From Colorado School District"
https://www.westword.com/news/satanist-student-religious-accommodation-colorado-school-40873283/
At its final hearing, the Religious Liberty Commission revealed deep divisions over the meaning of religious freedom, with supporters warning of cultural threats and critics arguing the body advances a narrow vision favoring conservative Christian perspectives.
#pagan #religiouslibertycommission #SeparationOfChurchAndState #religiousliberty #religiousfreedom
At its final hearing, the Religious Liberty Commission revealed deep divisions over the meaning of religious freedom, with supporters warning of cultural threats and critics arguing the body advances a narrow vision favoring conservative Christian perspectives.
Pook-Emu Bee: Links For 04-03-26
Another non-Saturday day ending in -day means it is time for a new set of Pook-Emu Bee. However, this will be our last Pook-Emu Bee until fun Monday. Tomorrow, Saturday, is newsletter day (which comes with about three Pook-Emu Bee's worth of links from around the web. Sunday is Easter. I figure I can give myself Easter off. So I will be back with more Pook-Emu Bee on Monday. 1. How are we preparing for the Long Web? (Brennan Kenneth Brown. March 1, 2026.) I have backups of my writing. So in […]https://social.emucafe.org/naferrell/pook-emu-bee-links-for-04-03-26/
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