The gruesome story of a beheaded stag whose carcass was left dressed in a T-shirt has left a community baffled and sickened.
Lying at the edge of a field was the body of a fallow deer - its head missing and its carcass fitted with a bloodied white T-shirt.
Commoners living in Burley in the New Forest had spotted the antlered animal roaming around farmland in the past few months.
But this week its mutilated body was found, a knife used to cut through its neck and human clothing stretched over the carcass in a macabre act.
The head and antlers have not been recovered.
The discovery has baffled residents who have been trying to piece together why such a gruesome act was carried out.
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Witchcraft'
Rumours were rife of links to witchcraft, as Burley is known to have historical connections with the occult.
One of the village's most famous inhabitants, Sybil Leek, became an authority on the subject when she lived there during the 1950s.
But police have played down any connection, despite the circumstances in which the animal was found. They say it is likely the head was removed for the antlers but have no explanation for why it had been left dressed in a T-shirt.
A spokesman said: "There is nothing to suggest that there is any link with witchcraft and to do so would be wild speculation.
"It is unusual in so far as the head has been removed and someone has put a T-shirt on its torso.
"We are led to believe it died of natural causes and that somebody then took its head for its antlers."
Meanwhile Forestry Commission bosses say it could merely have been the shameful antics of a group of practical jokers.
The deer's body, which was first discovered at land near Beechwood Lane on Sunday, has now been taken away.
Burley Parish Council chairman Roger Hutchings said: "I would not have thought there was any connection with witchcraft. But I know in this area there have been issues with horse mutilation which have been put down to all sorts of unpleasant motivations.
"Putting a T-shirt on it was odd.
"I have no recollection of anything in the past like this - not in this area.
"Most of our residents are very pro-animal and one of the main reasons people come to visit the area is to see the wildlife."
Posted by: jimbo, Southampton on 9:40am Fri 25 Apr 08
[quote][bold]hmm[/bold] wrote:
\"human clothing stretched over the carcass\" And \"Putting a T-shirt on it was odd\" Putting a t-shirt over it surely?[/quote] And you wrote that because...?
hmm wrote:
\"human clothing stretched over the carcass\" And \"Putting a T-shirt on it was odd\" Putting a t-shirt over it surely?
great to read a story about a bit of witchcraft for a change. Haven't had any for ages.
It is obvious that the stag's mates got a bit jealous that one of their kind was wearing a t-shirt so they sorted him out.
great to read a story about a bit of witchcraft for a change. Haven't had any for ages.
It is obvious that the stag's mates got a bit jealous that one of their kind was wearing a t-shirt so they sorted him out.
While not claiming to be an expert on witchcraft it is fairly obvious that a brutal act like this is nothing to do with witchcraft as practised in the forest. Most witches (who see themselves as pagans) pursue a lifestyle that is more likely to promote peaceful veganism than sacrifice. Associating witchcraft with this puts the Echo on a par with the christian church, which still hasn't figured this out after 600 years of persecution!
While not claiming to be an expert on witchcraft it is fairly obvious that a brutal act like this is nothing to do with witchcraft as practised in the forest. Most witches (who see themselves as pagans) pursue a lifestyle that is more likely to promote peaceful veganism than sacrifice. Associating witchcraft with this puts the Echo on a par with the christian church, which still hasn't figured this out after 600 years of persecution!
[quote][bold]hulla[/bold] wrote:
Probably Denzil.
To put the antlers on the top of the column leading up to his bedsit in Chilworth[/quote] "Bedsit"?
I thought he lived in a Caravan?
The deer head is probably for his dinner.
hulla wrote:
Probably Denzil.
To put the antlers on the top of the column leading up to his bedsit in Chilworth
Probably some hormonal Gribbler who had listened to too much Marilyn Manson / Cradle of Filth or had an unhealthy obsession with Sabrina the Teenage Witch.
Probably some hormonal Gribbler who had listened to too much Marilyn Manson / Cradle of Filth or had an unhealthy obsession with Sabrina the Teenage Witch.
[quote][bold]hmm[/bold] wrote:
"human clothing stretched over the carcass" And "Putting a T-shirt on it was odd" Putting a t-shirt over it surely?[/quote] Why is this forum graced with so many pedants who actually don't know what they're talking about?
hmm wrote:
"human clothing stretched over the carcass" And "Putting a T-shirt on it was odd" Putting a t-shirt over it surely?
Why is this forum graced with so many pedants who actually don't know what they're talking about?
[quote][bold]Steve[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]hmm[/bold] wrote: "human clothing stretched over the carcass" And "Putting a T-shirt on it was odd" Putting a t-shirt over it surely?[/quote] Why is this forum graced with so many pedants who actually don't know what they're talking about?[/quote] Good question Steve!
Perhaps you would be kind enough to tell us!
Steve wrote:
hmm wrote: "human clothing stretched over the carcass" And "Putting a T-shirt on it was odd" Putting a t-shirt over it surely?
Why is this forum graced with so many pedants who actually don't know what they're talking about?
Good question Steve!
Perhaps you would be kind enough to tell us!
[bold]Witchcraft link to headless stag dressed in a T-shirt[/bold]
"There is nothing to suggest that there is any link with witchcraft and to do so would be wild speculation"
Witchcraft link to headless stag dressed in a T-shirt
"There is nothing to suggest that there is any link with witchcraft and to do so would be wild speculation"
Posted by: Be confused no more, just read the whole thing on 11:13am Fri 25 Apr 08
[quote][bold]Confused[/bold] wrote:
[bold]Witchcraft link to headless stag dressed in a T-shirt[/bold] "There is nothing to suggest that there is any link with witchcraft and to do so would be wild speculation" [/quote] "Rumours were rife of links to witchcraft, as Burley is known to have historical connections with the occult."
Confused wrote: Witchcraft link to headless stag dressed in a T-shirt "There is nothing to suggest that there is any link with witchcraft and to do so would be wild speculation"
"Rumours were rife of links to witchcraft, as Burley is known to have historical connections with the occult."
Posted by: Chris, Hampshire on 11:14am Fri 25 Apr 08
[quote][bold]Confused[/bold] wrote:
[bold]Witchcraft link to headless stag dressed in a T-shirt[/bold] \\\"There is nothing to suggest that there is any link with witchcraft and to do so would be wild speculation\\\" [/quote] Priceless!
'Confused', I think you should edit this paper, because the current encumbant seems totally inept!!
Confused wrote: Witchcraft link to headless stag dressed in a T-shirt \\\"There is nothing to suggest that there is any link with witchcraft and to do so would be wild speculation\\\"
Priceless!
'Confused', I think you should edit this paper, because the current encumbant seems totally inept!!
[quote][bold]Chris[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Confused[/bold] wrote: [bold]Witchcraft link to headless stag dressed in a T-shirt[/bold] \\\"There is nothing to suggest that there is any link with witchcraft and to do so would be wild speculation\\\" [/quote] Priceless! 'Confused', I think you should edit this paper, because the current encumbant seems totally inept!![/quote] Another numpty who can't read the whole story.
Brilliant.
Chris wrote:
Confused wrote: Witchcraft link to headless stag dressed in a T-shirt \\\"There is nothing to suggest that there is any link with witchcraft and to do so would be wild speculation\\\"
Priceless! 'Confused', I think you should edit this paper, because the current encumbant seems totally inept!!
This story has just reminded me of something I saw a couple of months ago on the main road into Downton. Wedged between two large branches of a tree that had grown into a v shape was a dead stag. There was no way the animal could've jumped in there itself and died as it was too high off the ground. It was obvious the poor thing had been stuffed in the small gap by someone. Whether the animal died of starvation as it was trapped or if it was put there once it was dead is a mystery, but it does seem odd that in the space of a couple of months there is another frankly disgusting attack on a deer!
This story has just reminded me of something I saw a couple of months ago on the main road into Downton. Wedged between two large branches of a tree that had grown into a v shape was a dead stag. There was no way the animal could've jumped in there itself and died as it was too high off the ground. It was obvious the poor thing had been stuffed in the small gap by someone. Whether the animal died of starvation as it was trapped or if it was put there once it was dead is a mystery, but it does seem odd that in the space of a couple of months there is another frankly disgusting attack on a deer!
Posted by: Denzil, Chilworth on 2:43pm Fri 25 Apr 08
[quote][bold]hulla[/bold] wrote:
Probably Denzil. To put the antlers on the top of the column leading up to his bedsit in Chilworth[/quote] Jealousy will get you nowhere you grubby little urchin.
hulla wrote:
Probably Denzil. To put the antlers on the top of the column leading up to his bedsit in Chilworth
Jealousy will get you nowhere you grubby little urchin.
[quote][bold]Anon[/bold] wrote:
This story has just reminded me of something I saw a couple of months ago on the main road into Downton. Wedged between two large branches of a tree that had grown into a v shape was a dead stag. There was no way the animal could've jumped in there itself and died as it was too high off the ground. It was obvious the poor thing had been stuffed in the small gap by someone. Whether the animal died of starvation as it was trapped or if it was put there once it was dead is a mystery, but it does seem odd that in the space of a couple of months there is another frankly disgusting attack on a deer![/quote] did it have a t shirt on?
Anon wrote:
This story has just reminded me of something I saw a couple of months ago on the main road into Downton. Wedged between two large branches of a tree that had grown into a v shape was a dead stag. There was no way the animal could've jumped in there itself and died as it was too high off the ground. It was obvious the poor thing had been stuffed in the small gap by someone. Whether the animal died of starvation as it was trapped or if it was put there once it was dead is a mystery, but it does seem odd that in the space of a couple of months there is another frankly disgusting attack on a deer!
Posted by: Real Life Witch, Southampton on 2:47pm Fri 25 Apr 08
So why is witchcraft being blamed for this?
Does the Daily Echo know anything about this religion at all?
I thought not!
Being Wiccan (a witch) myself I find the link tenuous if not a little far fetched.
You are right about Burley having links with the craft though, it is also a really beautfiful place.
I assume that if it is proven to be non-witch related the Echo will print an apology to the Wiccan community? Thought not!
There is a mis-conception that witchcraft is evil and people who define as witches sacrifice animals, this is simply not true at all, in fact, majority of witches are vegetarian!
It may also be a good time to mention that the primary law of the craft is "An it harm none, do what ye will" - do I need to translate for anyone?
So why is witchcraft being blamed for this?
Does the Daily Echo know anything about this religion at all?
I thought not!
Being Wiccan (a witch) myself I find the link tenuous if not a little far fetched.
You are right about Burley having links with the craft though, it is also a really beautfiful place.
I assume that if it is proven to be non-witch related the Echo will print an apology to the Wiccan community? Thought not!
There is a mis-conception that witchcraft is evil and people who define as witches sacrifice animals, this is simply not true at all, in fact, majority of witches are vegetarian!
It may also be a good time to mention that the primary law of the craft is "An it harm none, do what ye will" - do I need to translate for anyone?
[quote][bold]Mmmm[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Anon[/bold] wrote: This story has just reminded me of something I saw a couple of months ago on the main road into Downton. Wedged between two large branches of a tree that had grown into a v shape was a dead stag. There was no way the animal could've jumped in there itself and died as it was too high off the ground. It was obvious the poor thing had been stuffed in the small gap by someone. Whether the animal died of starvation as it was trapped or if it was put there once it was dead is a mystery, but it does seem odd that in the space of a couple of months there is another frankly disgusting attack on a deer![/quote] did it have a t shirt on?[/quote] No, it didn't have a t'shirt on. But, you must admit it is a little strange!!
Mmmm wrote:
Anon wrote: This story has just reminded me of something I saw a couple of months ago on the main road into Downton. Wedged between two large branches of a tree that had grown into a v shape was a dead stag. There was no way the animal could've jumped in there itself and died as it was too high off the ground. It was obvious the poor thing had been stuffed in the small gap by someone. Whether the animal died of starvation as it was trapped or if it was put there once it was dead is a mystery, but it does seem odd that in the space of a couple of months there is another frankly disgusting attack on a deer!
did it have a t shirt on?
No, it didn't have a t'shirt on. But, you must admit it is a little strange!!
Posted by: james_little, southampton City Council on 3:03pm Fri 25 Apr 08
[quote][bold]good_girl[/bold] wrote:
Ill give your details to the poile James Little. Maybe you can assist with this criminal enquiry?[/quote] i don't wanna witch hunt after me :)
good_girl wrote:
Ill give your details to the poile James Little. Maybe you can assist with this criminal enquiry?
Posted by: Creature Void of Form on 3:12pm Fri 25 Apr 08
[quote][bold]Real Life Witch[/bold] wrote:
So why is witchcraft being blamed for this? Does the Daily Echo know anything about this religion at all? I thought not! Being Wiccan (a witch) myself I find the link tenuous if not a little far fetched. You are right about Burley having links with the craft though, it is also a really beautfiful place. I assume that if it is proven to be non-witch related the Echo will print an apology to the Wiccan community? Thought not! There is a mis-conception that witchcraft is evil and people who define as witches sacrifice animals, this is simply not true at all, in fact, majority of witches are vegetarian! It may also be a good time to mention that the primary law of the craft is "An it harm none, do what ye will" - do I need to translate for anyone?[/quote] I don't think the Echo owes an apology as it did state the rumours were due to historical links and then it balanced this by quoting the Police who had played down any connection.
I personally have no problem with witches or anybody that worships the 'other side'. I feel people are crazy for worshipping God and therefore crazy for worshipping anything else.
Your primary law makes sense and it's a shame the God Botherers never followed similar rules throughout history.
Real Life Witch wrote:
So why is witchcraft being blamed for this? Does the Daily Echo know anything about this religion at all? I thought not! Being Wiccan (a witch) myself I find the link tenuous if not a little far fetched. You are right about Burley having links with the craft though, it is also a really beautfiful place. I assume that if it is proven to be non-witch related the Echo will print an apology to the Wiccan community? Thought not! There is a mis-conception that witchcraft is evil and people who define as witches sacrifice animals, this is simply not true at all, in fact, majority of witches are vegetarian! It may also be a good time to mention that the primary law of the craft is "An it harm none, do what ye will" - do I need to translate for anyone?
I don't think the Echo owes an apology as it did state the rumours were due to historical links and then it balanced this by quoting the Police who had played down any connection.
I personally have no problem with witches or anybody that worships the 'other side'. I feel people are crazy for worshipping God and therefore crazy for worshipping anything else.
Your primary law makes sense and it's a shame the God Botherers never followed similar rules throughout history.
[quote][bold]Anon[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Mmmm[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]Anon[/bold] wrote: This story has just reminded me of something I saw a couple of months ago on the main road into Downton. Wedged between two large branches of a tree that had grown into a v shape was a dead stag. There was no way the animal could've jumped in there itself and died as it was too high off the ground. It was obvious the poor thing had been stuffed in the small gap by someone. Whether the animal died of starvation as it was trapped or if it was put there once it was dead is a mystery, but it does seem odd that in the space of a couple of months there is another frankly disgusting attack on a deer![/quote] did it have a t shirt on?[/quote] No, it didn't have a t'shirt on. But, you must admit it is a little strange!! [/quote] it is very strange. I enquired in case it could be some sort of calling card.
Anon wrote:
Mmmm wrote:
Anon wrote: This story has just reminded me of something I saw a couple of months ago on the main road into Downton. Wedged between two large branches of a tree that had grown into a v shape was a dead stag. There was no way the animal could've jumped in there itself and died as it was too high off the ground. It was obvious the poor thing had been stuffed in the small gap by someone. Whether the animal died of starvation as it was trapped or if it was put there once it was dead is a mystery, but it does seem odd that in the space of a couple of months there is another frankly disgusting attack on a deer!
did it have a t shirt on?
No, it didn't have a t'shirt on. But, you must admit it is a little strange!!
it is very strange. I enquired in case it could be some sort of calling card.
Posted by: Gavin Winnde-T'urbine on 3:58pm Fri 25 Apr 08
[quote][bold]Real Life Witch[/bold] wrote:
So why is witchcraft being blamed for this?
Does the Daily Echo know anything about this religion at all?
I thought not!
Being Wiccan (a witch) myself I find the link tenuous if not a little
far fetched.
You are right about Burley having links with the craft though, it is
also a really beautfiful place.
I assume that if it is proven to be non-witch related the Echo will
print an apology to the Wiccan community? Thought not!
There is a mis-conception that witchcraft is evil and people who define
as witches sacrifice animals, this is simply not true at all, in fact,
majority of witches are vegetarian!
It may also be a good time to mention that the primary law of the craft
is "An it harm none, do what ye will" - do I need to translate for
anyone?[/quote] Yawn. Who cares? Wicca is nothing more than a pretentious arrangement of foundless superstitions created to give the friendless oddballs something to do. There really isn't a misconception that Wicca is evil or anything to do with animal sacrifice, that itself is a misconception on the part of "witches". There is a perfectly valid conception that it's a tiresome collection of people who think wearing purple nail polish and feeling a bit funny about Stonehenge makes them mystical in some way. Grow up for goodness sake, nobody cares that you prance about in a forest reciting poetry and talking to trees
Real Life Witch wrote:
So why is witchcraft being blamed for this?
Does the Daily Echo know anything about this religion at all?
I thought not!
Being Wiccan (a witch) myself I find the link tenuous if not a little
far fetched.
You are right about Burley having links with the craft though, it is
also a really beautfiful place.
I assume that if it is proven to be non-witch related the Echo will
print an apology to the Wiccan community? Thought not!
There is a mis-conception that witchcraft is evil and people who define
as witches sacrifice animals, this is simply not true at all, in fact,
majority of witches are vegetarian!
It may also be a good time to mention that the primary law of the craft
is "An it harm none, do what ye will" - do I need to translate for
anyone?
Yawn. Who cares? Wicca is nothing more than a pretentious arrangement of foundless superstitions created to give the friendless oddballs something to do. There really isn't a misconception that Wicca is evil or anything to do with animal sacrifice, that itself is a misconception on the part of "witches". There is a perfectly valid conception that it's a tiresome collection of people who think wearing purple nail polish and feeling a bit funny about Stonehenge makes them mystical in some way. Grow up for goodness sake, nobody cares that you prance about in a forest reciting poetry and talking to trees
Just how high? You'd be surprised how high a frightened deer can leap. besides which, stags are enourmously dangerous and terribly heavy- sticking one in a tree would be pointlessly difficult.
Just how high? You'd be surprised how high a frightened deer can leap. besides which, stags are enourmously dangerous and terribly heavy- sticking one in a tree would be pointlessly difficult.
Posted by: creature of form, next door on 9:37pm Fri 25 Apr 08
[quote][bold]Creature Void of Form[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Real Life Witch[/bold] wrote: So why is witchcraft being blamed for this? Does the Daily Echo know anything about this religion at all? I thought not! Being Wiccan (a witch) myself I find the link tenuous if not a little far fetched. You are right about Burley having links with the craft though, it is also a really beautfiful place. I assume that if it is proven to be non-witch related the Echo will print an apology to the Wiccan community? Thought not! There is a mis-conception that witchcraft is evil and people who define as witches sacrifice animals, this is simply not true at all, in fact, majority of witches are vegetarian! It may also be a good time to mention that the primary law of the craft is "An it harm none, do what ye will" - do I need to translate for anyone?[/quote] I don't think the Echo owes an apology as it did state the rumours were due to historical links and then it balanced this by quoting the Police who had played down any connection. I personally have no problem with witches or anybody that worships the 'other side'. I feel people are crazy for worshipping God and therefore crazy for worshipping anything else. Your primary law makes sense and it's a shame the God Botherers never followed similar rules throughout history.[/quote] You really are a right bore
Creature Void of Form wrote:
Real Life Witch wrote: So why is witchcraft being blamed for this? Does the Daily Echo know anything about this religion at all? I thought not! Being Wiccan (a witch) myself I find the link tenuous if not a little far fetched. You are right about Burley having links with the craft though, it is also a really beautfiful place. I assume that if it is proven to be non-witch related the Echo will print an apology to the Wiccan community? Thought not! There is a mis-conception that witchcraft is evil and people who define as witches sacrifice animals, this is simply not true at all, in fact, majority of witches are vegetarian! It may also be a good time to mention that the primary law of the craft is "An it harm none, do what ye will" - do I need to translate for anyone?
I don't think the Echo owes an apology as it did state the rumours were due to historical links and then it balanced this by quoting the Police who had played down any connection. I personally have no problem with witches or anybody that worships the 'other side'. I feel people are crazy for worshipping God and therefore crazy for worshipping anything else. Your primary law makes sense and it's a shame the God Botherers never followed similar rules throughout history.
Posted by: Finlay, Des Moines, Iowa on 1:28am Sat 26 Apr 08
Its the good old British way - No obvious answer like "...sick yobs copped up this beautiful beast" so it becomes translated to 'witchcraft' - No! Its not rocket science - Some sicko wants recognition and so has performed this act in a hope he will one day make the front page as the Deer Hunter or a similar guise Its England - Its full of sickos without a cause Get used to it.
Its the good old British way - No obvious answer like "...sick yobs copped up this beautiful beast" so it becomes translated to 'witchcraft' - No! Its not rocket science - Some sicko wants recognition and so has performed this act in a hope he will one day make the front page as the Deer Hunter or a similar guise Its England - Its full of sickos without a cause Get used to it.
Posted by: mr jonson, southampton on 4:44pm Sat 26 Apr 08
how on earth could this be percieved to be any kind of practical joke!
it is obviously the act of some very disturbed person who should be very severely punished but if he is found i have no doubt that the punishment will be a "dont do it again".
makes me sick i would like to see the culprit get his cummupence.
how on earth could this be percieved to be any kind of practical joke!
it is obviously the act of some very disturbed person who should be very severely punished but if he is found i have no doubt that the punishment will be a "dont do it again".
makes me sick i would like to see the culprit get his cummupence.
Posted by: sirona, tampa, florida on 8:21pm Sat 26 Apr 08
[quote][bold]Gavin Winnde-T\'urbine[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Real Life Witch[/bold] wrote:
So why is witchcraft being blamed for this?
Does the Daily Echo know anything about this religion at all?
I thought not!
Being Wiccan (a witch) myself I find the link tenuous if not a little
far fetched.
You are right about Burley having links with the craft though, it is
also a really beautfiful place.
I assume that if it is proven to be non-witch related the Echo will
print an apology to the Wiccan community? Thought not!
There is a mis-conception that witchcraft is evil and people who define
as witches sacrifice animals, this is simply not true at all, in fact,
majority of witches are vegetarian!
It may also be a good time to mention that the primary law of the craft
is \"An it harm none, do what ye will\" - do I need to translate for
anyone?[/quote] Yawn. Who cares? Wicca is nothing more than a pretentious arrangement of foundless superstitions created to give the friendless oddballs something to do. There really isn\'t a misconception that Wicca is evil or anything to do with animal sacrifice, that itself is a misconception on the part of \"witches\". There is a perfectly valid conception that it\'s a tiresome collection of people who think wearing purple nail polish and feeling a bit funny about Stonehenge makes them mystical in some way. Grow up for goodness sake, nobody cares that you prance about in a forest reciting poetry and talking to trees[/quote] Gavin, please don't discount someone's comments simply because you disagree with their choice of religion. No one is asking you to believe in it, so try to be a little less disdainful. What the witch above did not include in her valid defense of wicca, I will: we hold the stag sacred as a symbol of divine masculine energy. No witch would cause intentional harm to any animal, especially this one. And obviously YOU care or you wouldn't have crafted such a well-worded response (even if I do think you're being hostile) to someone who said what needed to be said. I would suggest that if you think we [bold]'prance around in a forest reciting poetry and talking to trees'[/bold] you do some research first. I hope no one applies the same broad brush of hate and ignorance to [italic]you[/italic] .
Gavin Winnde-T\'urbine wrote:
Real Life Witch wrote:
So why is witchcraft being blamed for this?
Does the Daily Echo know anything about this religion at all?
I thought not!
Being Wiccan (a witch) myself I find the link tenuous if not a little
far fetched.
You are right about Burley having links with the craft though, it is
also a really beautfiful place.
I assume that if it is proven to be non-witch related the Echo will
print an apology to the Wiccan community? Thought not!
There is a mis-conception that witchcraft is evil and people who define
as witches sacrifice animals, this is simply not true at all, in fact,
majority of witches are vegetarian!
It may also be a good time to mention that the primary law of the craft
is \"An it harm none, do what ye will\" - do I need to translate for
anyone?
Yawn. Who cares? Wicca is nothing more than a pretentious arrangement of foundless superstitions created to give the friendless oddballs something to do. There really isn\'t a misconception that Wicca is evil or anything to do with animal sacrifice, that itself is a misconception on the part of \"witches\". There is a perfectly valid conception that it\'s a tiresome collection of people who think wearing purple nail polish and feeling a bit funny about Stonehenge makes them mystical in some way. Grow up for goodness sake, nobody cares that you prance about in a forest reciting poetry and talking to trees
Gavin, please don't discount someone's comments simply because you disagree with their choice of religion. No one is asking you to believe in it, so try to be a little less disdainful. What the witch above did not include in her valid defense of wicca, I will: we hold the stag sacred as a symbol of divine masculine energy. No witch would cause intentional harm to any animal, especially this one. And obviously YOU care or you wouldn't have crafted such a well-worded response (even if I do think you're being hostile) to someone who said what needed to be said. I would suggest that if you think we 'prance around in a forest reciting poetry and talking to trees' you do some research first. I hope no one applies the same broad brush of hate and ignorance to you .
[quote][bold]james_little[/bold] wrote:
why is this in the news, all teenagers go through a phase of animal killing, it’s part of growing up[/quote] All teenagers?! I never killed an animal when I was a teenager niether did any of my friends. The 2% of teenagers that would do something like this are likely young psychopaths, and may be killing humans next...
And no it probably had nothing to do with witchcraft, it was most likely shear boredom and mental instablility.
james_little wrote:
why is this in the news, all teenagers go through a phase of animal killing, it’s part of growing up
All teenagers?! I never killed an animal when I was a teenager niether did any of my friends. The 2% of teenagers that would do something like this are likely young psychopaths, and may be killing humans next...
And no it probably had nothing to do with witchcraft, it was most likely shear boredom and mental instablility.
Posted by: i know best, dorset on 6:43pm Sun 27 Apr 08
I can not see what the problem is witch craft has been a tradition in Burley for many years and also makes the village a tourist attraction.To sacrifice the odd dear for witch craft has to be good for tourism.
I can not see what the problem is witch craft has been a tradition in Burley for many years and also makes the village a tourist attraction.To sacrifice the odd dear for witch craft has to be good for tourism.
Posted by: i know best, dorset on 6:45pm Sun 27 Apr 08
I can not see what the problem is witch craft has been a tradition in Burley for many years and also makes the village a tourist attraction.To sacrifice the odd dear for witch craft has to be good for tourism.
I can not see what the problem is witch craft has been a tradition in Burley for many years and also makes the village a tourist attraction.To sacrifice the odd dear for witch craft has to be good for tourism.
[quote][bold]james_little[/bold] wrote:
Reports state two witches were seen fleeing the scene on broomsticks [/quote] dude... not cool, if you dont know what your talking about dont talk. stuff like that makes you seem like an ignorant fool...
james_little wrote:
Reports state two witches were seen fleeing the scene on broomsticks
dude... not cool, if you dont know what your talking about dont talk. stuff like that makes you seem like an ignorant fool...
Posted by: Elizabeth Percy, Kent UK on 8:24pm Mon 5 May 08
Reading between the lines all the refences to witchcraft appear to have been in reply to questions. As usual the media have tried to hype the thing up in a way that would not have been though of before they stepped in.
Reading between the lines all the refences to witchcraft appear to have been in reply to questions. As usual the media have tried to hype the thing up in a way that would not have been though of before they stepped in.
Posted by: ashley, Dandridge, TN, United States on 10:27pm Mon 5 May 08
<ener sarcasm> Really nice. there is NO religious discrimination here...NEVER <end sarcasm> seriously. why blame witches. Wiccans like myself and Pagans believe in the "An' It Harm None, Do As Ye Will" therefore, it wasnt a witch that did this creul act against this poor defenceless animal. you Christians think so little of other religions its not even funny. now i have Christian friends, but blaming a witch for a headless creature when they dont even hurt animals, come on...do your research before you start to attack another religion or group of religions.
<ener sarcasm> Really nice. there is NO religious discrimination here...NEVER <end sarcasm> seriously. why blame witches. Wiccans like myself and Pagans believe in the "An' It Harm None, Do As Ye Will" therefore, it wasnt a witch that did this creul act against this poor defenceless animal. you Christians think so little of other religions its not even funny. now i have Christian friends, but blaming a witch for a headless creature when they dont even hurt animals, come on...do your research before you start to attack another religion or group of religions.
Posted by: Reg Eldridge, Hastings on 11:28am Mon 12 May 08
The Echo did not place the blame on witches or
the Craft,it did say;"Rumours were rife of links to witchcraft, as Burley is known to have historical connections with the occult".
But then went on to say;"But police have played down any connection, despite the circumstances in which the animal was found." "They say it is likely the head was removed for the antlers but have no explanation for why it had been left dressed in a T-shirt."
And;"A spokesman said: "There is nothing to suggest that there is any link with witchcraft and to do so would be wild speculation"We are led to believe it died of natural causes and that somebody then took its head for its antlers."
I use these direct quotes for the benefit of
real life witch and others who obviously could
not be bothered to read the entire article but
judged it according to their own prejudice.
Though it is true that no true Witch or Pagan
would do such a thing,holding all life sacrad
as we do.
Thought I would also add that although I am vegetarian,most Pagans and Witches I have known,and know,are not.
The Echo did not place the blame on witches or
the Craft,it did say;"Rumours were rife of links to witchcraft, as Burley is known to have historical connections with the occult".
But then went on to say;"But police have played down any connection, despite the circumstances in which the animal was found." "They say it is likely the head was removed for the antlers but have no explanation for why it had been left dressed in a T-shirt."
And;"A spokesman said: "There is nothing to suggest that there is any link with witchcraft and to do so would be wild speculation"We are led to believe it died of natural causes and that somebody then took its head for its antlers."
I use these direct quotes for the benefit of
real life witch and others who obviously could
not be bothered to read the entire article but
judged it according to their own prejudice.
Though it is true that no true Witch or Pagan
would do such a thing,holding all life sacrad
as we do.
Thought I would also add that although I am vegetarian,most Pagans and Witches I have known,and know,are not.
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