Petition · past parliament
Make Paganism an officially recognised religion here in the UK.
Rejected
12 signatures
What the petition asks
"Paganism" used as term to also include Druidism and Wiccan's.
It is said Paganism is the only religion the western hemisphere has offered the world. So why is it that our religion is less valid than others? Our religion teaches peace, harmony and respect for others, the earth and much more.
It is said Paganism is the only religion the western hemisphere has offered the world. So why is it that our religion is less valid than others? Our religion teaches peace, harmony and respect for others, the earth and much more.
We collectively want our religious rights recognised.
So we can rightfully celebrate our Sabbats, have them recognised by employers and the government.
So we do not have to pay to pray in our religious sites such as Stonehenge or other country parks on Sabbats.
The right to have access to have our religious paraphernalia, including athame (these are never used in defense nor to harm
To express religious freedoms, This includes hand-fastening, naming ceremonies and other ceremonies alike.
So we can rightfully celebrate our Sabbats, have them recognised by employers and the government.
So we do not have to pay to pray in our religious sites such as Stonehenge or other country parks on Sabbats.
The right to have access to have our religious paraphernalia, including athame (these are never used in defense nor to harm
To express religious freedoms, This includes hand-fastening, naming ceremonies and other ceremonies alike.
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Petitions have to call on the UK Government or Parliament to take a specific action.
We are not sure what you mean by "an officially recognised religion". There is no list of "official religions" kept by the Government.
You could start a new petition clearly setting out the action you would like to see happen.
We are not sure what you mean by "an officially recognised religion". There is no list of "official religions" kept by the Government.
You could start a new petition clearly setting out the action you would like to see happen.
Timeline
| 19 Feb 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 25 Feb 2019 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
12
Status
Rejected
Rejected
25 Feb 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.