After thousands of years Druidism recognized as a religion

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The ancient pagan tradition best known for gatherings at Stonehenge every summer solstice has been formally classed as a religion under charity law for the first time in Britain, the national charity regulator said Saturday. That means Druids can receive exemptions from taxes on donations – and now have the same status as such mainstream religions as the Church of England.

The move gives an old practice new validity, said Phil Ryder, the chairman of the 350-member Druid Network.

“It will go a long way to make Druidry a lot more accessible,” he said.

Druids have practiced for thousands of years in Britain and in Celtic societies elsewhere in Europe. They worship natural forces such as thunder and the sun, and spirits they believe arise from places such as mountains and rivers. They do not worship a single god or creator, but seek to cultivate a sacred relationship with the natural world.

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13 years ago

So has ‘Jedi Knight’. Really. At the last ‘census’ sufficient people stated ‘Jedi Knight’ as their preferred religion that it had to be acknowledged as a real faith.

What was it about mad dogs and Englishmen?..;-)

Nikolai
13 years ago

Makes more sense than snake handling!

13 years ago

It’s about Freakin’ time!

Reply to  Teeluck
13 years ago

That’s hilarious. I was thinking, when I saw the title, exactly what you said in those very words Tee!

I could be a cynical assmunch and say its all about the tax exemptions, but I wont.

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