I have been hunting the net for groups that are your enemies and groups that might be giving out the word its the evil witches doing it.
We had similar problems in the US. It is not a lot easier to fight this stuff here. We have finally been declared a legal religion and have tax break status. The American Civil Liberties Union steps in anytime our rights are being stepped on.
In addition we have put together some institutes and are ordaining our own ministry. My husband and I are Ministers of the Old Religion out of Moonshadow. This is a big step because it means Pagans do not have to have a civil ceremony, they can be legally married by pagans in pagan ceremonials. We can be chaplins in the Armed services, hospitals, and anywhere we are needed.
In short, I have talked for awhile with BBC Pagans and tried to point out the neccesity of having legal recognition as a religion.
I wish you well. When you have time there are Witches in the states who are interested in your world as well.
Pat
Groveldy, High Priestesss
Oaken Grove
Lady Oak coven
White oak coven
Red Oak coven
Thank you for your comments, it's good to hear of the work you are doing.
The situation in Scotland is rather different from that in the USA, in that there is no concept of a legally-recognised religion in Scots law - although the Church of England and Church of Scotland hold varying degrees of legal privilege within the countries of the UK. Over here, 'recognition' is more a matter of custom and repute than of legal status. In Scotland, the Pagan Federation does its best to establish and protect Pagan rights by working to secure de facto recognition from the broad range of official
bodies and non-governmental organisations whose roles involve some degree of consultation and cooperation with 'established' religious groups. It's slow, predominantly low-profile, work but over the years it's helped to protect Pagans from discrimination, and reduced the amount of defamation aimed at Paganism. Best wishes for your work in the USA.
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