War widow dedicates Wiccan plaque symbol

[icymist]

Cross posted from the Ancient Wisdom and Pagan Spirituality Group. How long before true religious freedom is recognized in this country?

"RENO, Nev. - The widow of a soldier killed in Afghanistan saw a Wiccan symbol placed on a memorial plaque for her husband Saturday, after fighting the federal government for more than a year over the emblem".
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"Our people are on the front line in the war in Iraq and Afghanistan, and it's not right they're not getting equal treatment," said the Rev. Selena Fox, one of the Wiccan organizers of the event.

About 1,800 active-duty service members identify themselves as Wiccans, according to 2005 Defense Department statistics. Wiccans worship the Earth and believe they must give to the community. Some consider themselves "white" or good witches, pagans or neo-pagans".
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[xultar]

1. Beautiful plaque. I'm glad she fought and won. We all win.

[icymist]

2. Yeah, but it's only in the State of Nevada.

The federal VA has still to recognize other religions other than what is the accepted 'norm'.

So, should the religious convictions of our servicemen and women be respected? Even if that religion seems beyound the standard? Do we have freedom of religion in this country until we join the military? Why should we have to fight to get a religion recognized?