Christian activists disrupt Hindu prayer in US Senate
26 Jul 2007 at 8:59 am
 Christian activists briefly disrupted a Hindu invocation in the U.S Senate on Thursday, marring a historic first for the chamber and showing that fundamentalism is present and shouting in the U.S too. Invited by the Senate to... continues

Ancient Roman Baths Unearthed
26 Jul 2007 at 8:55 am
July 20, 2007 — A large 2nd-century bath complex believed to be part of a wealthy Roman’s luxurious residence has been partially dug up, archaeologists said Thursday. The exceptionally well-preserved two-story complex, which ex... continues

Pawtucket park to host Pagan Pride festival
26 Jul 2007 at 8:47 am
By John CastellucciJournal Staff Writer  PAWTUCKET — On the face of it, there was nothing irregular about Rhode Island Pagan Pride’s plans for a Sept. 22 autumnal equinox festival in Slater Memorial Park. There would be opportu... continues

Religions still figuring out what to do with Harry Potter
22 Jul 2007 at 10:43 am
by Terry Rombeck It seems like discussions in faith circles about the evils or virtues of Harry Potter have simmered down since the first books and movies originally came out. Or at least there seem to be fewer news stories abo... continues

Apology to Pagans over Long Man stunt
22 Jul 2007 at 10:37 am
THE SUSSEX Archaeological Society has apologised to protesters after they allowed a controversial stunt by ITV to give the Long Man of Wilmington a sex change. ITV and the archaeological society caused fury among Pagans and oth... continues

Witches need protection, says Sapra
22 Jul 2007 at 10:23 am
By Louise Flanagan Witches are not criminals, but have religious and spiritual rights too. That’s the argument the South African Pagan Rights Alliance (Sapra) wants to use to protect the belief of witchcraft against a newly pro... continues

Oberlin Pagan Group Brings Beltaine To Tappan
7 May 2007 at 8:56 am
A small but enthusiastic crowd was gathered in Tappan Square with some people decked out in skirts and capes and sporting their finest piercings, while others were dressed in everyday clothing. But everyone was there last Satur... continues

Not Just Words
5 May 2007 at 8:44 am
Though Vermont has a reputation for being tolerant and accepting, one local high school student recently learned that disrespect has many faces. And sometimes it can be scary. The student, a 15-year-old Marlboro resident who pr... continues

Waltzing with the wicked witch
1 Apr 2007 at 8:06 am
A waltz with me? I’m sure men would kill for that. But why the stampede? Would it be because I’m gorgeous and witty or could it be because I’m a life-line to personal power and magic? Difficult question. But nothing’s too diffi... continues

LETTER: Witches on Page 1?
1 Apr 2007 at 7:57 am
In regard to the March 22 edition of The Standard-Times, I would like to voice my objection to a piece that appeared as a feature article on the front page of that edition. This was an obituary tribute to a man named Shawn Poir... continues