Post by Amethystmoon on Feb 7, 2008 12:04:36 GMT -5
Patrick McCollum of Lady Liberty League and Circle Sanctuary, just received confirmation that he has been selected to be on a special panel to be one of 6 people to brief the United States Commission on Civil Rights -- for presentation to the United States Congress and to the President of the United States -- about the state of religious discrimination in America. In particular, Patrick will talk about the differential treatment that Wiccans and Pagans receive in government institutions and programs, with the hope that our legislators will enact new policies to further pluralism and end religious discrimination. This briefing will be held at the Capitol in Washington DC on February 8th, 2008, and will become an official part of the Congressional Record.
This is obviously an incredible honor and it will be the first time in US history that a Wiccan has been selected to present a briefing to advise the United States Government. Patrick will also be sworn in, under the Goddess, which in itself, is also an important and timely first. Please send Patrick lots of energy on morning of the 8th. The briefing will start at 9:00 AM EST.
This is obviously an incredible honor and it will be the first time in US history that a Wiccan has been selected to present a briefing to advise the United States Government. Patrick will also be sworn in, under the Goddess, which in itself, is also an important and timely first. Please send Patrick lots of energy on morning of the 8th. The briefing will start at 9:00 AM EST.