Mum goes to No 10 with Paganism plea

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A mother is campaigning to have Paganism included on the curriculum in the UK's schools.

Part-time student Fiona Edden, who has raised her three children as Pagans, has submitted an online petition on the Downing Street website which last night had been signed by 79 people.

Paganism - a recognised religion - is followed by about 40,000 people in the UK, yet is not studied at schools where the six major religions are on the curriculum, as well as humanism.

Pagan groups last night backed the bid, saying there was unfounded "fear and ignorance" about the religion and the nation's children should be informed.

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