Phrases inscribed on the walls of an Egyptian pyramid are revealed to be Semitic spells designed to ward off snakes.

Ancient spells inscribed on the walls of an ancient pyramid near Cairo have finally been deciphered more than a century after they were discovered. (more…)

Five years ago, the Rev. Tammy Morgan was faced with a challenge: She was asked to perform the wedding ceremony for a devout Catholic woman and a man who considered himself spiritual, but not religious.

The result was a simple outdoor ceremony, according to Morgan, who is now affiliated with Mystic See in Englewood. (more…)

Americans aren’t shy about invoking their First Amendment rights — especially over issues of religion and values in public schools.

Over one 10-day period in January, I heard from Wiccans in North Carolina upset about school Internet filters filtering out information on the Wicca belief system; a student in Florida challenging a school speech code; a teacher in Utah worried about school censorship of a religious T-shirt; and a California parent concerned about the accuracy of religious material used to teach Thanksgiving. (more…)

Belchertown, Mass.- A woman charged with burning a Belchertown house that doubled as a pagan church was ordered held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing.
 
Evan Walgren, 46, pleaded not guilty to assault and arson charges in Eastern Hampshire District Court on Monday. Nobody was hurt in the fire. (more…)