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When the real #WitchHunts begin, remember... Anyone the #ChristianRight doesn't like is considered a witch! Just like in the 1600s! Piss off the proctor? You're a witch! Have more land than Goodie Smith? You're a witch! Are you a man with a husband? You're a witch!

Concerns Over Targeting of Pagan Community in #Pickens, #SouthCarolina

By Manny Moreno | February 25, 2025

Excerpt: "On February 18, a YouTube video titled 'Witches Be Crazy with Pastor Barry Vaughn' was released by Kevin Harden of Gaining Ground Ministries. The video opens with Harden quoting Deuteronomy 18:9-12, which warns against practices like divination, sorcery, and necromancy.

"Pastor Barry Vaughn and Harden discuss a recent witchcraft festival in Pickens and their efforts to evangelize at the event. Vaughn confirms his presence and states that he and others initially protested outside the venue, later entering the facility before being told to leave.

"Following the backlash, Stillwater Christian Fellowship escalated its response through sermons, podcasts, and videos. Members called on pastors to 'chase the wolves out', a phrase that critics argue refers to witches, #LGBTQIA+ individuals, and #AbortionRights supporters.

"Vaughn later clarified in a video that he does not promote violence but supports the enforcement of what he calls 'God’s law.'" [What about eating shellfish? Or mixing threads together? HYPOCRITES!]

wildhunt.org/2025/02/concerns-
#witches #witchcraft #witch #Pagans #FarRight #BurningTimes #ChristianRight #ChristoFascists #ResistFascism

The Wild Hunt · Concerns Over Targeting of Pagan Community in Pickens, SCBy Manny Moreno

Join Us for an Imbolc Celebration hosted by the Orange County #Pagans, #Witches, and #Heathens!

✨ Celebrate #Imbolc with us on Saturday, February 1st as we gather in community to honor the return of the light and the blessings of Brigid. This festive evening is filled with ritual, music, and connection. 🌿🔥

Event Details:
📍 Location: Anaheim, CA (Location details to be provided upon registration and payment)
🎟 Tickets: $22 per person + a potluck contribution

📅 Schedule:
7:00 PM: Doors Open
7:30 PM: Ritual Begins (Doors will close promptly; no entry during the ritual)
8:15 PM: Potluck & Music

Important Notes:

Children: Well-behaved children are welcome, but they must be able to stand or sit quietly for 20+ minutes.
Potluck: Include an ingredient list with your dish to help accommodate members with food allergies.
Attire: Festive clothing is encouraged!
Alcohol: Please note, this is an alcohol-free event.
Space is limited, be sure to register early to reserve your spot.

🌟We look forward to celebrating this sacred time with you! 🌸✨
capricorn10events.com/imbolc-c

"From the feminist self-expression of witchcraft to the conspirituality fuelling QAnon, neo-pagan-inflected thinking seemingly offers agency and insight into what social theorist Theodor Adorno called any 'consciousness famished for truth.'”

Our thoughtful new reading list from Sam Firman considers how the rise of paganism reflects modern life:

longreads.com/2025/01/23/tikto

Longreads · TikTok Covens and QAnon Shamans: A Reading List on Neo-PaganismBy Sam Firman

Join Us for the Orange County Pagans, Witches, & Heathens Monthly Dinner! 🍽️🌙

✨ Date: Wednesday, January 8th
✨ Time: 7:00 PM
✨ Location: RSVP on Meetup (Orange County, CA)
meetup.com/ocpagan

Gather with like-minded souls for an evening of delicious food, meaningful conversations, and magical connections. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or simply curious, all paths are welcome! 🌿🔮

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The Scottish #Pagan Federation unveils a new #tartan

By Manny Moreno | February 24, 2021

EDINBURGH – "The Scottish Pagan Federation (#SPF) has announced its official tartan to coincide with its 50th-anniversary celebration.

"The Federation was founded in 1971, with Scotland becoming a specific district in the early 1990s and becoming an independent organization in 2006. The SPF welcomes members from all #Pagans traditions.

"The Federation’s 100% wool tartan has now been officially registered with the Scottish Federation of Tartans in Edinburgh, a process that can take months to years between creation, research, and final application. The idea of a specifically Scottish Pagan tartan was originally conceived towards the end of 2019 and was born from SPF’s active role in an interfaith discussion where it was observed that other faith communities were launching their own tartans (for example, a Scottish Muslim tartan)."

Read more:
wildhunt.org/2021/02/the-scott

The Wild Hunt · The Scottish Pagan Federation unveils a new tartanBy Manny Moreno

🔴 ‘Ex-Pagan Pagans’? Paul, Philo, and Gentile Ethnic Reconfiguration

I argue that, similar to Philo’s proselyte inclusion strategy, Paul incorporates Gentiles-in-Christ into ethnic Israel. As Abraham’s ‘offspring’, Paul suggests that his addressees not only gain membership in Israel’s covenant on account of Israel’s messiah, but that they also acquire a new ethnic identity despite that their prior identities as ‘the Gentiles’ are not erased.

McDonald, D. N. (2022). ‘Ex-Pagan Pagans’? Paul, Philo, and Gentile Ethnic Reconfiguration. Journal for the Study of the New Testament, 45(1), 23-50. doi.org/10.1177/0142064X221082

#OpenAccess #OA #Research #Article #DOI #Bible #NewTestament #Religion #Christianity #Pagans #Academia #Academic #Academic @religion