PAN Media Release Archive
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Witch Placard At Carbon Tax Protest? What’s A Real Witch To Do?
"Pagans, witches, and followers of other nature-based faiths vote across the political spectrum," Pagan Awareness Network President David Garland said today. "Our Association isn't interested in weighing into the politics, but dubbing a woman in a position of power as a ‘witch’ is cliched, stupid and offensive."
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Ballan Autumn Festival or Medieval Drama?
"We want to know if flaming torches and pitchforks will form part of the festivities," Pagan Awareness Network President David Garland said today. "Not a day after the Human Rights Commission released a report highlighting the serious discrimination faced by pagans and followers of alternative beliefs in Australia, we are given an example of how it happens."
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Who doesn’t want teens forming committed relationships?…
The Australian Family Association has called a teenage couple’s plans for a commitment ceremony early next month ‘deplorable’.
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Fred Nile threatens teen couple’s special day
Reverend Fred Nile was quoted today as saying: ”(Handfasting) can’t be in any way acknowledged by the state and should not be listed as a genuine wedding. Our party will do what it can to stop pagan weddings and witchcraft or Wicca activities.’’
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Halloween newsflash: Tips for safe trick-or-treating
"Witches and Pagans know a lot about trick or treating, and how to do it safely," PAN President David Garland said today. "There are a few simple tips everyone can follow so that children stay safe and have fun."