A reporter in British Columbia interviews some local pagans and cheerfully reports on Wiccan beliefs- that Jesus doesn't exist, that pagans follow a 'reed,' and that priestesses never charge for services.

Even still, the 'reed' can't beat the heretofore unknown "black magic practice known as Paolo." (Think he meant Palo?)

They finally get it

Masonic Traveler reports on Delaware Masonic lodges, who have made a historic decision to cross the race barrier and recognize Prince Hall Lodges- and vice versa.

Prime Minister who?

Australia's "exclusive Brethren" aren't allowed to vote or read newspapers, but their leaders are fond of party politics.

In a thought-provoking essay, a n American Sikh explains why it doesn't bother him to be mistaken for a Muslim. Also: an American Muslim defies terrorists.

"plight of the dead?"

The Boston Globe covers the Zoroastrian funeral crisis in Mumbai (with nice pic)

Satanic Panics

Plans to host classes on occult and Satanic topics at a local community center in the UK have locals in a huff. The Center's officials don't exactly make a plea for tolerance; rather, they complain they are bound by the constitution....nice dodge.

Meanwhile, rumors of a Satanic shootout at a High School waste time and taxpayer dollars.

Turned Off

Madonna's crucifixion routine might get her banished from Utah televisions, which viewers are apparently incapable of turning off.