Cultists, Pagans and Druids Sign Up for UK Armed Forces

'Witches, pagans and Druids have signed up to join the UK armed forces, according to the latest official figures.

All three services have taken on people whose religious beliefs involve pagan rituals and casting spells.

MPs fear that military top brass have been forced to hire members of alternative faiths and beliefs to halt the recruitment crisis.

Recent attempts to boost regular and reserve units have had disappointing results, according to a report in the Mirror.

Another explanation is a fear of discrimination if applicants are rejected on grounds of faith.

A source told the Mirror: "They're obliged to accept any religion, however inappropriate.

"Do we really want soldiers who believe they can cast spells on the enemy? This is about being 'on ­message' and has nothing to do with being combat-effective."

There are nearly 1,000 followers of minority religious sects serving in the UK's military personnel.

The figures also reveal more than 360 pagans, devotees of ancient gods, and 160 spiritualists, who believe they can communicate with the dead.

Other faiths include Druid, Zoroastrian, Baha'I, Spiritualist and Rastafarian.'

The above begs two questions:

1. Surely their fighting ability is what matters, and
2. I thought the armed forces had been cutting their numbers

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