The growing reports of religious intolerance and hate speech also involve Pagans. Here is a running timeline of incidents involving Pagans, and resources to raise awareness of the problems.
Paganism
Summer Solstice, Hill of Tara, Ireland- 2004
On my pilgrimage to Ireland, we joined Pagans from many nations for the 2004 Summer Solstice Festival at the Hill of Tara. As I remember this event again this solstice, it’s time to share the events I was privileged to take part in at Tara nine years ago.
Making a Maypole
Instructions on how to make and use a maypole. Tree selection, digging the hole, maypole wreath, ribbon rings, photos and more.
Blessing of the mother of the oceans
How an offering to Yemaya (the Orisha mother of the oceans) at the beach was acknowledged.
Hellenic (Greek) & Roman Religion
Information and links to Hellenic (and some Roman) religion and culture websites, including Ellinais & Neos Alexandria.
Rash of horse mane weaving in the UK- pagans?
Update 8-13-14I wrote this article in 2010. For some reason, there continues to be a lot of interest in it, and I don't know why. It was pretty clear this was a natural phenomenon, for instance when you can find [...]
Seeing white animals
White and albino animals, their natural occurrence, and meanings in belief systems. Science of albinos, white buffaloes, & white squirrels.
Animal sacrifice in the news…
Issues with traditions in the US that perform ritual animal sacrifice: Theodists, Orthodox Jews ( Kapparot), Santeria, Tongans (pig roasts).
Paiwan people of Taiwan- spirit mediums
The indigenous Paiwan tribe of Taiwan- and one woman’s class to train new traditional shaman/mediums Paiwan ritual videos and art.