Here is the Federal statue that is the constitution of the Pagan Church.
Witchcraft is recognized in the United States as a legitimate religion. In 1985, Dettmer v Landon (617 F Supp 592) the District Court of Virginia pursuant to rule 52 (a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure ruled that Witchcraft is a legitimate religion and falls within a recognizable religious category In 1986 in the Federal Appeals court fourth circuit. Butzner, J. affirmed the decision (799 F 2d 929) Since in most cases Federal law, even case law supersedes state law
2007-01-07 03:24:38 · 20 answers · asked by Timothy S 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Lori K I know that I was using Pagan as a cover all, This law isn't just restricted to Wicca.
2007-01-07 03:30:35 · update #1
Ravens Voice there are many "Pagan" type churches that receive federal recognition as a Church.
2007-01-07 03:37:04 · update #2
No. Christians obviously do not recognize that Paganism is a Federally recognized religion. They see the word Witchcraft and hit the roof... without realizing that "Witchcraft" in this case is a generic term used to cover all of Paganism, but that hardly means that all Pagans practice Witchcraft. It doesn't matter to them who gets equality... so long as their Freedoms (or what they perceive as their Freedoms) don't get taken away.
It's really sad to watch a nation that claims to be a Democracy, support a President who is trying to spread Democracy in other countries... yet, try to take the Freedoms under that Democracy away from their fellow countrymen. It's hypocritical and truly shows that the American people do NOT care about Democracy. They just care what they look like on TV.
2007-01-09 00:45:09 · answer #1 · answered by Kithy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course we do. We recognize that any church has the right to exist. We believe the laws of this country provides freedom OF religion.. not FROM it. We agree that everyone should have freedom of choice and allowed to have "the free exercise thereof". This goes for Christianity too, and you will find most of the comments here would prefer Christianity were outlawed more than you would find same suggestions about witchcraft or pagan beliefs. Some unconstitutional laws have been passed in recent years infinging on these rights on the state and federal level, in the name of "political correctnesss" and "Separation of Church and (from) State." It's sad to see the foundational values our founding fathers had being twisted to deny the very freedoms they gave their lives for 200 years ago. Despite what many believe, Christianity is all about freedom and liberty, and has itself been twisted by various factions for over 2000 years. It does not change the core belief the Jesus is the way, truth , and life. It seems most people here on YA object to our freedom to express that belief.
2007-01-07 11:33:43 · answer #2 · answered by Bill Mac 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but witchcraft is not a religion---wicca is. I happen to practice traditional witchcraft and am a Christian. There is no "pagan" church...there are different pagan religions. Wicca is one of them. I don't know of any Christian religion which is actively persecuting any pagan faiths. I have never heard of their churches being burnt or of any push to remove any legal rights. The rights which they have pursued in courts were to give them standings under the law. I don't think any church has been all that interested in the subject that I know of.
2007-01-07 11:27:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Christianity began and grew in a pagan culture (Greek and Roman). Christians recognize the rights of others to be whatever they choose. However, Christians are obligated to "preach the Gospel to every creature." Mark 16:15. And, "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations." Matt. 28:19.
2007-01-07 11:33:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um, we don't have a "Pagan Church". We are a religious path. We have no Pagan Pope, no grand council of Pagan, Cardinal, Bishops, Ministers, Pastors, or Priests none of that.
Witchcraft is a religious path that can be done solitary or in groups known as covens, that the extent of it really.
2007-01-07 11:33:56 · answer #5 · answered by Black Dragon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your generalizing
Cristianity has been tainted with paganism through out its development. Christains make up many different denominations and doctrines.Most do not recognize paganism as a religion but that is an individual choice.The government recognizes everything as a religion because it must it has no authority to discriminate.
2007-01-07 11:33:15 · answer #6 · answered by realestate_leader 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Um. What "Pagan Church" are you talking about?
I know of a lot of covens, some Druidic groves, and some Asatru Kindred groups, but no "church".
2007-01-07 11:30:36 · answer #7 · answered by Praise Singer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a Christian and in my opinion, every religion has a right to be recognized and practiced. That's whats so great about the USA....freedom of religion.
2007-01-07 11:33:47 · answer #8 · answered by vanhammer 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Shalom Tim,
Christianity is the pagan Rome religion created by Emperor Constantine. The true Christianity was murdered when Constantine ordered them to be slain for refusing to follow his new state religion with Jesus as the latest version of their sun God.
Peace
Aza
2007-01-07 11:29:02 · answer #9 · answered by Aza 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Any church can exist provided it does not put its nose in the affairs of other religions!
2007-01-07 11:34:38 · answer #10 · answered by markos m 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋