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Date Posted:
9/14/2005
7:54:52 am EDT
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Witches Rush To Get Hitched
Author: TVNZ Source: TVNZ (NZ)
Title: WITCHES RUSH TO GET HITCHED
Victoria's witches are rushing to get hitched following the repeal of antiquated laws banning witchcraft.
To cater for the rush, four new marriage celebrants specializing in witch weddings, or handfastings, were approved by the federal attorney-general's department this week.
In July, Victoria became the last Australian state to revoke legislation that had outlawed witchcraft, sorcery and fortune-telling.
Pagan Awareness Network state coordinator Gavin Andrew said today the celebrants were in high demand as spring approached, the traditional period for handfasting.
"Now that the repeal of the anti-witchcraft laws is going through many witches are feeling much more comfortable about openly recognizing their religion," he said.
Submitted by and Thanks to: Gavin
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| About Time A Vic Resident Responded! | Sep 15th. at 7:23:58 am EDT
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Laneth Sffarlenn (Doreen, Victoria) - Email Me
I just thought it time that someone from Australia
responded to this, most excellent news!
I've been collecting news articles from the papers
following this story as it means that when my
partner and I wish to handfast, it will be legally
recognised in our place of residence.
I am incredible happy and I laugh at the fact that
our outdated Government and Monarchy kept
that in for so long.
I think that all goverments should employ people
to sit and read massive lists of all laws for the
states and then highlight the stupid and outdated
ones.
Blessings to all in Vic for their weddings!
Laneth Shadow-Walker
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| Blessed Be! | Sep 14th. at 5:07:08 pm EDT
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bigcat (peoria, Illinois) - Email Me
At last, some good news. I'm glad to hear that somewhere, witches can celebrate.May the Powers smile upon all.
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