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"Based upon our review of Wicca, it is neo-pagan and invokes polytheistic deities"

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A Wiccan priestess wants the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County, Va., to add her name to the list of clergy members who say prayers before board meetings. Top Stories
"I am a witch and I am fine with that," said Cyndi Simpson, a member of Reclaiming Tradition of Wicca. "I have something good to share, and I think they should let me."
She has encountered nothing but polite resistance from the county government, which allows nonsectarian prayers at the start of board meetings

Wiccan seeks to lead prayers for meetings

Richard Evans Lee
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I can think of no reason why she shouldn't.

Posted by: Jael | April 8, 2004 8:22 PM

I hope this is not construed as hateful, I don't really intend it that way... But i don't realy understand how an entire religion can be practiced when it was originally practiced before the dark ages, mostly without a writen language. Druid, OK, Celtic.. maybe... Norsk, perhaps... but Wiccan?

Posted by: zoey | April 10, 2004 4:25 AM

Silly, silly... There is no justifiable reason for her to be excluded from speaking opportunities. Unfortunately, I'm having problems pulling up the link to the full article right now. Anyway, just based on the summation above, it seems that as long as she is a member of the community, pays taxes, and is an ordained representative of her religion (per Virginia law), then there would be no way of preventing her from speaking. After all, Wicca at least is a recognized religion according to US tax laws. I would recommend she write a letter to each of the newspapers in the area. "Letters to the editor..." types. With some luck (and maybe a ritual), she'd be published in at least one publication. Bring up little thing like the law, freedom of speech, religious tolerance, etc. Then again, she could try this: Go on a fact-finding mission on all of the speakers that have presented to date. Shady business dealings, etc. Compromising photos would be a great addition. Then, put all the in little packets (like party favors) and have them distributed before the beginning of the next community meeting. Perhaps then, the reigning members would be more open to the "morality" of speakers in the future.

Posted by: Lliannan | November 7, 2004 8:51 PM

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