VA Blocking Wiccan Symbols on Tombstones

Stars and Stripes is reporting that the Veterans Administration will not permit Wiccan symbols on the headstones and plaques marking the graves of pagan and Wiccan soldiers who have died in the service of our country. Here are some quotes:

The National Cemetery Administration has 38 permitted religious symbols for headstones and plaques but none for pagans or Wiccans. Officials said while they are currently processing requests from two denominations for the Wiccan pentacle, or five-pointed star in a circle, so far no decision has been made.

That has irked some Wiccan groups, who say the department has been dragging its feet for years on recognizing their religion.

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At least five deceased Wiccan veterans are waiting for a decision, and in each case the family has opted to leave blank name markers rather than have the department retrofit the grave sites later.