Should Pagans & Witches be allowed to carry their Athame' or Bolline in public?

Question

As the male Sikh's are now allowed to carry their kapin (a sort of Dagger), surely Witches,Magickians,& Pagans should be allowed to carry their Athame & Bolline, don't you think? Also, who else Should be allowed to carry a ritual Dagger? Why should the Muslim/Sikh's be the ONLY Ones?

Answer 1

Was always disapointed that I didn't have a legal right to carry one. So I have to admit a bias wishing it was so. I feel confortable when I can carry a blade.



I've always carried a blade since I was given a pocket knife at 12. Post-911 and my only justiifcation of carry a fruit knife is for parenting duties, not on religious grounds.



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Answer 2

I for one additionally declare a hereditary magnificent to witchcraft! to those that have stated artwork with the fae have my thumbs up! interior the sector, because it have been, a cauldron may well be made out of community clays and such. As can an altar. there is no longer something which needs to be 'imported' from the exterior international and the athame is in it is least confusing style is a prevalent objective gadget... If one needs to be pedantic. Stone and flint approaches or maybe bone reducing implements are the custom of human type and consequently witchcraft. i hit upon it unusual that a good number of insist on reading plenty into written works. whilst the printing press has only been with us for some 500 years. Given too that written historic checklist has in many circumstances been recorded by ability of scholars, clergymen et al. I fail to work out the place anybody can draw the tip that what may well be learn witchcraft would desire to in any sense, be deemed 'biblical' in contextual meaning. of direction we would desire to benefit fellow practitioners and so on and there are just some who can prepare the newbie a direction into witchcraft that would not count heavily on the so referred to as written account. besides the undeniable fact that it would not make what's in a e book precise. i would not use iron or metallic in a circle for specific rights yet then i think that regardless of i want is often approximately me. So I under no circumstances project approximately it. BTW... an magnificent Q Cosimo!

Answer 3

There's a difference.



The religious belief of the Sikhs REQUIRES them to carry a ceremonial dagger at all times. Denying them that right violates their Constitution right to practice their religion.



I believe that most people can carry a knife in public provided it is properly sheathed and not concealed.



There is no requirement in Wicca to carry an athame at all times, therefore an athame does not have any legal status beyond that of a hunting knife.



Forbidding a Wiccan to purchase, own, or use an athame in the practice of their religious WOULD be a violation though.

Answer 4

If you're a responsible adult- sure, why not... joe blow is allowed to carry a pocket knife. And as far as I understand, the athame is never used to cut physical things (though the bolline is)... anyway, the point I'm trying to make is that it should not matter.



What I do, however, disagree with is children and young adults carrying knives in schools... at least until the age of 14.... whether they're religious objects or not.

Answer 5

Should we have the right? Sure. It'd be nice in the event of getting pulled over. Do I think there'd be problems? Yup--any schmo with a bare blade can say "I'm a pagan!" whether they are or not. Do I really think this is a high priority?" Not really. I'd rather continue to make sure pagan parents don't have their kids taken away in custody battles where religion becomes an issue.

Answer 6

Eh...I really don't see the need to.



EDIT: Would the right to be able to carry the athame be wonderful? Oh yes. However, even if we did have that right, I don't think I would.



I kind of wonder what argument was used to make that ruling for the Sikhs....

Answer 7

I agree that us witch's should be allowed to carry our ritualistic,

daggers as it is a symbol of our faith ,

In Canada were I am from there is no law restricting us witches , from carrying our Athames.

But I don't carry My Athame because it is a scared item

same as my Bolline.

According to Canadian Law I do have a right to carry my Dagger . But I don't exercise that right (I have enchanted my Guitar , so it works as a wand )

Answer 8

States have there own laws on the length.Your athame is a ritual tool and should not be on display,I'm a proud pagan as well,however It's still not a good ideal to advertise it.

Answer 9

Athame Uk

Answer 10

The NRA needs to get on this bandwagon. Religious weapons what a concept. But officer this is not a knife this is a wane. It promotes peace and harmony. I love my fellow man to death. I agree you have the right and don't blame you. It just reminds me of the holy hand granade from "Search for the Holy Grail".

Answer 11

Yeah sure.



But seriously:



"(I have enchanted my Guitar , so it works as a wand )"



Wow. That is the best thing I've read here. The best!

Answer 12

it should certainly be permitted if you are going to a ritual