University gets attention for pagan recognition


	University gets attention for pagan recognition

wiccantexan

9-4-2008 11:28 PM

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university, pagan, religion, belief, wicca, holiday

wiccantexan says:

"House, while not a pagan himself, said it is essential for his friends who share these beliefs to get the same respect as followers of other faiths."

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