Monday, April 16, 2012

Pagans on the march - but are they harmless eccentrics or a dangerous cult? | Mail Online

Pagans on the march - but are they harmless eccentrics or a dangerous cult? | Mail Online


Ancient beliefs: The rise of paganism in 21st century Britain has led to police officers being given advice on how to approach witches
Ancient beliefs: The rise of paganism in 21st century Britain has led to police officers being given advice on how to approach witches
The Dorset women were last week hailed by the BBC as figureheads of ‘a reinvented religion’, as the corporation’s news channel devoted considerable airtime to the festival.
At the same time, it emerged that the Metropolitan Police has produced a diversity handbook offering advice on handling witches and pagans.
Officers are advised not to panic if they encounter a blindfolded person in the nude with their hands tied together. The book reassures them: ‘This is in accordance with ritual and has the full consent of the participant.’
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