Re: Bush:  Wicca Not a Religion
Jenny
jennyg@compuserve.com
Wed Jun 30 19:20:52 1999
*br*: "As part of the Religious Freedom and Tolerance Bill *br*: which Bush signed into action June 10th, Wicca is covered *br*: under this bill. This means that while he may not consider *br*: it to be a real religion, he is aware that it is covered by *br*: the bill and chose not to fight it."*p*But did he?  Did Bush make any reference to Wicca or other Pagan religions?*p*From what I understand, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act was supported by virtually every Christian group in Texas.  I'm not sure he was thinking of us at all when he signed it, merely of the many Christian voters he'd please.*p*For many, the problem is that Witchcraft never enters their mind when they hear the word "religion".  So they're perfectly capable of passing legislation that protects us, without meaning to do so.  The fact that Bush says we're not a religion does seem to imply that he doesn't think the RFRA applies to us.*p*Jenny
Re: Bush:  Wicca Not a Religion
Searles
184
Wed Jun 30 17:28:33 1999