Scottish Pagans Banned From City Event After Christian Protest
The 850th anniversary celebration of Glasgow’s burgh status excluded Pagan and Humanist representatives due to objections from Catholic and Church of Scotland leaders. Archbishop William Nolan and Rev Jan Mathieson threatened to withdraw unless the Pagan and Humanist speakers were removed. This exclusion sparked concern from Interfaith Glasgow and the Scottish Pagan Federation, highlighting a lack of inclusivity in the event held at Glasgow Cathedral. The Humanist Society of Scotland criticized the decision, pointing to past instances where humanists participated in high-profile religious events. Consequently, the incident has raised questions about interfaith dialogue and the appropriateness of holding such events in religious spaces.
John Q. Hosedrinker