Pagan & Wiccan - Universal Life Church Monastery Blog
April 17th, 2023
Does King Charles secretly harbor pagan beliefs? The inclusion of 'the Green Man' on the King's coronation invitation has some wondering if it's a less than subtle nod to the king worshiping the occult.
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February 13th, 2023
The state of Connecticut is considering exonerating the men and women accused of (and executed for) witchcraft in the 1600s. Critics say it's a waste of time, but advocates argue it's never too late for justice.
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December 9th, 2022
Did you know that the first 'War on Christmas' was started by the Puritans? We may view our seasonal Christmas squabbles as a modern phenomenon, but the Puritans were trying to cancel Christmas all the way back in 1659.
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November 30th, 2022
Did you know that many advent traditions celebrated by Christians are borrowed from ancient pagan traditions? Wreaths, candles, and Christmas trees (and decorations!) are all "borrowed" from the pagans.
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November 22nd, 2022
Did you know Thanksgiving is a religious holiday? This is the story of pagan harvest festivals, how the Christian Church coopted these holidays as their own, and how the symbolic evidence survives to this day.
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October 26th, 2022
Is this mural Satanic? A new mural at a Grant, Michigan middle school is being accused of being Satanic. The mural, painted by a student, has drawn accusations of witchcraft by outraged local parents.
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October 19th, 2022
Many might believe that the tradition of dressing up in a Halloween costume on October 31st is a modern one, but the roots of Halloween costumes run almost as deep as the roots of Halloween itself.
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October 17th, 2022
Is Halloween canceled? Religious conservatives have long sought to end the 'Satanic' holiday, but now schools around the country are canceling Halloween... for not being inclusive enough. Has the War on Halloween begun?
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October 10th, 2022
A group of witches are claiming that Tom Brady's going to have the worst season of his career because he's no longer shielded by Gisele Bündchen's protective spells. Was the source of Tom Brady's power magic all along?
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