U.S. SUPREME COURT AGREES WITH SOUTH CAROLINA WICCAN DARLA KAYE WYNNE!

Regarding case 04-1052 before the Supreme Court  - Certiorari Denied.  Translation: The Lower Court, in this case the 4th Circuit Court of appeals, ruling stands. See Appeals Court Ruling Here.

Alternative Religions Educational Network, a Pagan Civil and Religious Rights Organization is pleased to announce the Supreme Court of The United States has declined to hear the Religious case of: Town of Great Falls SC v Darla K Wynne.

In refusing to hear the appeal of the town regarding prayer, and in other rulings that mandated removal of The 10 Commandments where they were not connected to a secular display with other documents stating moral and civil codes. The Supreme Court has again reaffirmed the "Wall of Separation" between Church and State.

Over four years ago, after Darla Kaye Wynne moved to the quiet semi rural town of Great Falls, South Carolina she attempted to be a good citizen by attending town council meetings. After several meetings Ms. Wynne approached the town council and requested that a more ecumenical for of opening prayer be offered and offered to lead the opening prayer using her credentials as a Wiccan High Priestess. While she had not expected an open arms welcome to her request and offer she was taken aback by what did ensue. The reaction ranged from derision, to unbelief to condemnation and to personal attacks on her name, Religion, reputation and morals.

She reacted by seeking redress of wrongs from within the system and filing a "Pro Se", of by self suit against the town to stop them from invoking a Christian Deity solely. While she was able to battle it out by herself at the beginning the South Carolina ACLU became involved and helped her obtain an attorney and carried the suit through the entire court system. 

Ms. Wynne, suffered several personal attacks, extreme vandalism to her home, the death and maiming of pet animals she owned while asserting the Constitutional Rights of those citizens of minority, non-mainstream Religions. Darla Wynne stated, "I feel vindicated and sincerely hope this can be put behind us, both the town and me, and we can continue on from here to build a better future for all. One that offers diversity for  everyone's Religion." Ms. Wynne receives no monetary recompense for damage to her property, the death of her pets nor for personal suffering from the threats and harassment she has endured. She said, " A monetary award would have not brought my pets back to life, nor eased the anxiety I suffered from the treatment I apparently received at the hands of the Local Police Department, nor would it have helped the citizens of Great Falls, as the town is now obligated to pay my attorneys fees. However members of all Religions, both non-mainstream and mainstream, can now understand their complaints of Religious intolerance and harassment will be handled in a better and more efficient way."