Paganism
The return of the strong gods?
It’s the first time a European nation has enshrined a special place for a pagan religion
Losing our religion?
Britain’s moral framework is neither pagan, nor Christian any longer
Walking the wild side of Merrie England
Revived folk customs are proud expressions of local identity and communal cohesion
Our pagan forebears deserve more respect
At least they had a grip on human nature
Clap for the modern gods
Once people prayed for rain or for sun. Now, we pray for our NHS
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