Pagan prisoners given time off to worship the Sun God
Hundreds of criminals are to be given four days a year off prison work - to celebrate pagan festivals.
Prison governors have been issued with a list of eight annual pagan holidays and told pagan inmates can choose four to celebrate.
The festivals include Imbolc - The Festival of the Lactating Sheep - which falls on February 1 and is dedicated to the goddess Brighid. Read full story from dailymail.co.uk
On trial: Faith, delusion or excuse for crime?
He’s a self-proclaimed prophet who called his bed an altar.
He wore robes, grew his beard long and penned a rambling manifesto.
He said he received revelations and was destined to take 49 wives.
And he is on federal trial for kidnapping Elizabeth Smart, now 23, and moving her across state lines for sex. Read full story from cnn.com
Saudi Arabian court rejects ‘sorcery’ death sentence
Amnesty International has welcomed a decision by the Saudi Arabian Supreme Court this week not to ratify the death sentence on a Lebanese man convicted of “sorcery”.
Man stabbed in arms by friends who wanted to suck his blood
CHANDLER, Ariz. – Police say a man was stabbed for refusing to let two of his friends suck his blood.
Aaron Homer, 24, and Amanda Williamson, 21, are reportedly into “vampire stuff” and “paganism.” Read full story from azfamily.com
Halloween boo-ted by one day
CALGARY - Sweet-toothed little creatures of the night won’t have to wait as long to sink their fangs into treats in at least one southern Alberta town.
Accuser’s message for Bishop Eddie Long: ‘You are a monster’
(CNN) – One of the young men who has accused a Georgia pastor of sexual coercion told Atlanta television station WAGA that he wanted to send a message to Bishop Eddie Long: “You are not a man. You are a monster.” Read full story from cnn.com
Pagan pride
AUGUSTA, GA - Augusta’s second annual Pagan Pride Day will afford Pagans and non-Pagans alike an opportunity to learn about this fast-growing religion. Read full story from metrospirit.com
With the weather being so cold, I’m thinking a good Beef Stew is in order for the upcoming weekend. We’re getting ready to get hit hard on the east coast with a blizzard, perfect timing for this recipe. If you’re getting all this snow, be sure to be safe, stay warm and have fun! Happy cooking!
Beef Stew with Parsnips
Ingredients
1 1/4 pounds stew beef, cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
Chicken Dumpling Stew
Ingredients
1 chicken, cut into 8 pieces
4 medium carrots, sliced
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/4 teaspoons each black pepper and oregano
3 medium potatoes, chopped
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup vegetable shortening melted
2 large eggs
1 cup cold water
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley, optional
Preparation
For stew, combine chicken, carrots, celery, onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper and oregano in a Dutch oven. Add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low.
I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year. For all your dreams and goals that were not complete in 2009, I wish for you to find them true in the New Year! In love and Light, Blessings to all!
For last year’s words belong to last year’s language and next year’s words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning. - T. S. Eliot