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Druidry recognised as religion in UK

By T.K. Randall
October 3, 2010 · Comment icon 14 comments

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Druidry has been recognised as an official religion in the UK for the first time in history.
Druids have been a part of Britain's history for thousands of years but its taken until now for it to be officially recognised as a religion. "It was a long and at times frustrating process," said Phil Ryder, Chair of Trustees for The Druid Network.
The Druid Network has been given charitable status by the Charity Commission for England and Wales, the quango that decides what counts as a genuine faith as well as regulating fundraising bodies.


Source: Telegraph | Comments (14)




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Comment icon #5 Posted by Darkwind 14 years ago
That is great news. Most Neo Druidry really doesn't have a lot of with the Druidry of the 18th or 19th either. Read here. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neo-druidism
Comment icon #6 Posted by norwood1026 14 years ago
The attraction must be in not knowing. By all that we do know, they spent most of their time sacrificing humans to placate the gods. There is no real evidence of that other then the ramblings of Ceaser however they did believe in capitol punishment.
Comment icon #7 Posted by Psykonos 14 years ago
there is not one deion of a druid priest but the modern costumes become evident in the ceremonies they perform. There must be some strange desire to return to a certain time that is only imagined, never known. The attraction must be in not knowing. By all that we do know, they spent most of their time sacrificing humans to placate the gods. Well, I know quite a bit about Druidry, and I would say that many Druid groups do tend to get caught up in some attempt to recreate a long gone class of religious leaders. But many see the ancient Druids as an inspiration, that their wisdom and knowledge of... [More]
Comment icon #8 Posted by Druidus-Logos 14 years ago
Heh, when I first started exploring religions outside of Christianity (I converted when I was nine or so), I found Druidry and enjoyed it, thought it better than Wicca. Anyway, it wasn't long before I had converted to even more distant religions; I kept studying philosophy and it kept altering my beliefs. Today I am agnostic, but I have swept the breadth of religion beneath my scrutiny. I was comfortable and happy when I practiced Druidry, it was nice to find other people similarly interested in seeing beyond the cross. Of course, when I eventually converted, it was because I found the system ... [More]
Comment icon #9 Posted by trancelikestate 14 years ago
one of the few religions I can actually respect. Of course becoming into the mainstream will make it more popular, I can only hope this doesn't lead to corruption and fanaticism as with other major religions.
Comment icon #10 Posted by 3rd rock resident alien 14 years ago
When stars are born they posses a gift or two one of this is a power to make a wish come true. Stardust Starlight Starbright star of our life. Its the Sun.
Comment icon #11 Posted by Agent. Mulder 14 years ago
Love the idea of how people can decide, whether something is a "religion" or not. Anyways, good for the druids.
Comment icon #12 Posted by Saru 14 years ago
Thread cleaned Apologies for the disruption, the member responsible has been banned (again) from the forums.
Comment icon #13 Posted by Druidus-Logos 14 years ago
Thread cleaned Apologies for the disruption, the member responsible has been banned (again) from the forums. Was it our own personal "Embarrasment"? Just curious...
Comment icon #14 Posted by Darkwind 14 years ago
Darn, I missed something. Thanks, oh wise Sage.


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