Jennifer's Alternative Religions Blog September 2006 Archive

House Flushes Religious Rights
Looking to block lawsuits that challenge church/state entanglements, the Housepassed a bill yesterday designed to prevent the plaintiffs of "Establishment clause" lawsuits from recovering legal costs. ... Read More

Wednesday September 27, 2006 | permalink | comments (6)

Baptism by what??
A particularly disgusting additive puts a crimp in the ancient tradition of baptism in the river Jordan. (Yuck) Hunger Strike or Hissy fit? A Rastafarian student goes on a ... Read More

Monday September 25, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

The Secret Language of Symbols
There is a secret language we all recognize, but few are fluent in- the language of symbols. Symbols surround us in myriad forms and form an inextricable part of our ... Read More

Friday September 22, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Reed this...
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 ... Read More

Thursday September 21, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

The crucifixion was canceled
Guests of the bible theme park "Holy Land" were disappointed when storm clouds forced the cancellation of the days' entertainment. "Finding & Seeking" Newsweek looks at the religious questing ... Read More

Monday September 18, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Satanic Panic Returns
Officials in an English town concerned with a surge in abuse against children believed to be witches, decided something must be done- so they've hired a full time officer ... Read More

Friday September 15, 2006 | permalink | comments (2)

It's Official- Wiccan War Hero Gets His Memorial
I was very pleased to hear that after waiting nearly a year for approval from the Department of Veterans Affairs' approval, Roberta Stewart has finally received permission to place ... Read More

Thursday September 14, 2006 | permalink | comments (6)

Repent, or I'll Shoot!
An Alabama woman didn't take it well when her brother laughed at her attempts to pray for his sins, which apparently included a number ... Read More

Wednesday September 13, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

John Barleycorn
They took a plough and plough'd him down, Put clods upon his head, And they hae sworn a solemn oath John Barleycorn was dead. But the cheerful spring came kindly on, And show'rs began to ... Read More

Tuesday September 12, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Latvian Mitten Scandal
Latvians busy knitting woolen mittensas gifts for delegates of an upcoming NATO summit have been warned to avoid a traditional folk symbol related to the swastika. The ... Read More

Monday September 11, 2006 | permalink | comments (2)

Zoroastrian Controversies
India's Parsi community is in an uproar over an activist visited Mumbai's Tower of Silence and photographed decomposing bodies, many of which had been placed in the ... Read More

Friday September 8, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

A Devil Under Every Bed
Satanic scare would appear to be today's theme, beginning with the murder of a teenaged boy in a Des Moines cemetary which authorities believe may have ... Read More

Wednesday September 6, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Wicker Man
Tales of the wicker man come out of a persistent (but arguably false) legend of the ancient Druids. ... Read More

Wednesday September 6, 2006 | permalink | comments (2)

Republicans & the Dark Arts
It looks like the media is suddenly, with witches, pagans, and the like almost too numerous to mention. Another suburban Christian with ... Read More

Tuesday September 5, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

No cure for foot-in-mouth (Maybe Kabbalah Water?)
After making a few ill-considered (even for the Bible belt) remarks about religion in an interview with a Baptist publication, Florida Senatorial candidate Kathleen Harris is desperately backpedalling, but it's ... Read More

Friday September 1, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)