Legal Issues, Links & Resources

This page is dedicated to the concept that Freedom of Religion Means ALL Religions. The material found here and on the carefully chosen linked pages will assist you and/or your attorney in most any case involving genuine religious discrimination against Wiccans/Pagans. The material below will be displayed in simple black on white for easy printing Excerpts on Wicca from the official United States Army Chaplains Handbook, one of the most valuable documents you can have at hand for religious rights issues concerning Wiccans. A very comprehensive document on Wicca from Journey To The One. A well known Christian minister, J. Gordon Melton, speaks out on the Psychic and the Devil. A Christian speaks on the faith and path of Wicca. Wicca, a legal scholar's view, by Frank K. Flynn. A document for legal entities seeking proof that Wicca is a recognized religion. Know your legal rights. Free exercise of religion guaranteed. From The Witches' Voice. The Witches Federal Law Memorandum, provided by the Witches League for Public Awareness, Salem, Mass. Isaac Bonewits Cult Danger Evaluation Frame. Fifteen principles - what really constitutes a cult? The Thirteen Principles of Wiccan Belief, adopted by the Council of American Witches in 1974. A very thorough document tracing the history and usage of the Pentagram, compiled by Bill Kilborn. The Wiccan Rede, with an introduction by Wren Walker of The Witches' Voice. The Threefold Law, by Wren Walker of The Witches' Voice. A delicate subject, SEX and Wicca, by Bill Kilborn. Are we really that much different from them? It's The Law! What every State Constitution has to say about Freedom of Religion. A direct link to the new Press Resource Page from the Pagan Educational Network. A professional analysis of the Supreme Court ruling banning school prayer in a Texas school district by attorney Dana Eilers - - - - -             and............ Supreme Court Narrowly Upholds First Amendment in School Prayer Case from PFAW, the People For the American Way Spiritual Philosophy and Practice of Wicca in the US Military. Not an official US government publication but a very informative look at the subject. This will download a quite large ZIP file (594K) that can be viewed and/or printed with Adobe Acrobat Reader - available Here. Case Analysis by Dana Eilers of Hurston v. Henderson, a case handled by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission concerning harrassment at work over a United States Postal Service employee because of a hearing handicap and his religion being that of Wicca. It puts Wiccan on an equal footing with mainstream religions in the workplace. Some brief legal points for modern Pagans by Dana Eilers. A Link concerning a critical problem in Wisconson concerning the Rev. Jami Witch, a prison chaplain. SOME CASE HISTORIES OF RELIGIOUS RIGHTS COURT PROCEEDINGS Dettmer v. Landon A 1985 case of a prisoner denied access to religious materials. Church of Lukumi Babalu Aye, Inc. v. City of Hialeah A 1992 case involving Santeria Wallace v. Jaffree A 1984 case involving the legality of school prayer. Lamb's Chapel v. Center Moriches Union Free School District A 1984 case involving the use of school property for religious meetings. Seifferly v. Lincoln Park School District 1998/99. A Michigan High School tries to ban the wearing of a pentacle and loses. SOME CAREFULLY CHOSEN WEB SITES FOR ADDITIONAL RELIGIOUS RIGHTS INFORMATION The Witches' Voice Simply the biggest and best Pagan site in the world. AREN - The Alternative Religions Educational Network Formerly WADL, The Witches Anti-Discrimination League, lots of data and assistance on religious rights issues. The Pagan Educational Network A great source of reliable information and news. A Special From The Pagan Educational Network Resources for the press. Great facts and figures all in one place. WARD - Witches Against Religious Discrimination Another long standing organization dedicated to helping with the cause of religious freedom for all. Good Legal Links links to multiple sites on warrants, probably cause, unreasonable search and seizure, etc. Very valuable references.

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