Veterans’ Affairs Allows the Pentacle
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs has finally acceded to the demands the families of Wiccan soldiers, and will allow these soldiers’ headstones to be engraved with a pentacle. The nine year delay on this matter is inexcusable, and I am glad that the families will get the proper headstones before memorial day. (seen at The Volokh Conspiracy)
Perusing the list of available emblems shows a remarkable disparity in quality. Much like with national flags, simplicity is best. The standard Christia cross (#1) and the Episcopal cross (#7) are quite good exemplars of a simple and elegant Christian design. The Christian and Missionary Alliance (#30) and Community of Christ (#20) symbols are just horrible because they include too many items which dilutes the message. Similarly the Atheist symbol (#16) is uninspiring and mundane, while the Humanist Emblem of Spirit (#32) is not only simple but has great meaning.