Top stories in Paganism and Shinto this week: Satanic Temple sues Netflix over Sabrina’s baphomet statue. Plus: Japanese citizens to file suit against emperor’s Shinto enthronement rites; Wicca emerged as controversy in West Virginia election Read more

Top stories in Paganism and Shinto for October 21st – November 4th: Press focus on modern witchcraft and Samhain celebrations for Halloween season. Plus:: New Sabrina TV series provokes mixed reactions; US Shinto shrine holds ceremony for felled trees Read more

Top stories in Paganism and Shinto for October 21st – 29th: Princess Ayako has Shinto wedding at Meiji Shrine. Plus: Druid event in Tennessee sparks protest from Christians; Hospital employee fired over beard he says required by ‘Norse Pagan Heathen’ faith Read more

Top stories in Paganism and Shinto this week: Icelanders abandon National State Church, as Ásatrú continues to grow. Plus: Shinto shrine adopts cashless system to accommodate Chinese tourists; Massive rare Viking ship revealed by radar Read more

Top stories in Paganism and Shinto for October 7th – 14th: ‘War shrine’ chief priest to quit after criticism of Emperor. Plus: Witches turn to magic in response to Kavanaugh; First ancient stone Thor’s Hammer found in Iceland Read more

Top stories in Paganism and Shinto for October 1st – 7th: Pagan beliefs common in religious and nonreligious Americans, research finds. Plus: Inmates sue prison, claim they are unable to practise Asatru; 1000 Goddesses to gather to balance Divine Feminine and Masculine, Read more

Top stories in Paganism and Shinto for September 23rd-30th: National Trust accused of Stonehenge tunnel betrayal. Plus: Accusing someone of witchcraft becomes a crime in India; Mid-autumn moon festival celebrated in Japan and across East Asia Read more

Top stories in Paganism and Shinto for September 16th-23rd: World media covers Autumn Equinox celebrations. Plus: Baltic pagans plead Catholic Church to end opposition over their religious status; English Heritage seeks Stonehenge holiday snaps for 100 year anniversary Read more

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Top stories in Paganism and Shinto: Pinrose withdraws ‘Starter Witch Kit’ following complaints. Plus: Deadly typhoon strikes Japan, causing loss of life and damaging historic shrines; Fundraising campaign launched for bronze memorial to women accused of witchcraft. Read more