Pagans have long been regarded as devil worshippers, but Scotland’s Pagans are finally gaining official recognition.
Paganism, which honors nature as sacred, were strong in the British Isles for thousands of years before being displaced by Christianity.
The growing popularity of modern versions of paganism, particularly among the young, means that it will appear — for the first time — in the 2021 census for Scotland.
Even though the religion question of the census is voluntary, the addition of Paganism has important consequences.
With the Pagan option it increases visibility as a faith community.
It shows the community the growth of Paganism.
