Norse Pagan, Heathen, Asatru, and Forn Sithr discussions - Reddit
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How common is Norse Paganism as a religion in the United States?
I think Norse Paganism as an alt religion got a bit of 'yikes, avoid' reputation in the metal scene (at least in the US) after the whole Varg Vikernes/Burzum thing. I have not met in person any of the white supremacists or neo-nazis or organized criminals that use Odinism/Norse paganism as a front for their shitty ideologies.
Is there such thing as Bible for Norse Pagans? : r/NorsePaganism
Modern Norse paganism is exploratory and beliefs, interpretations of the myths/stories, and experiences can vary and be subjective—just as the original religion and its practices and stories varied by region among ancient Germanic peoples.
I’d like to understand Norse paganism more : r/NorsePaganism
I got into Norse Paganism because I felt a strong connection with Odin when I was studying Norse Mythology as a teenager. Over the years I began to learn more and practice more. Then I had a really powerful experience where I saw a vision of Odin, …
POCs and Racism in Norse Paganism : r/pagan - Reddit
Apr 28, 2021 · Racism in Norse Paganism dates back to the 19th century and the early days of the Weimar Republic when a Pan-Germanic identity was being attempted. As with many nationalistic movements, it became rife with folkishness and the idea that one's bloodline impacts one's culture and nationality.
Why did Christianity win out over Norse Paganism?
May 4, 2022 · (Anders Andren "Behind Heathendom: Archaeological Studies of Old Norse Religion" in Scottish Archeaological Journal pp. 105-138) Norse paganism was hardly a core aspect of Norse "heritage" if the rapid and successful conversion to Christianity is a useful metric to go by. Indeed the religion likely varied extremely among the vast majority of ...
Why do you believe in Norse Paganism : r/NorsePaganism - Reddit
Jun 30, 2024 · Hello! I don't practice Norse Paganism, but I am legitimately interested in why you believe what you do. Did you have a personal experience that convinced you of the reality of the Norse Pantheon? Or is there historical evidence that you believe points to their existence? Whatever your answer may be, there is no judgement on my part, I'm just ...
Norse Paganism vs Heathenry, what are the differences?
Sep 29, 2021 · Contemporary Paganism. A Heathen (with a capital H) is an individual who specifically practices Heathenry. Heathenry is not to be confused with Norse Paganism, which can be any Contemporary Pagan religion that focuses on the worship of the Norse gods but does not adhere to the definition of Heathenry as proposed by this website.
Why Norse Paganism? : r/NorsePaganism - Reddit
I stick to Norse Paganism because the gods seem to respond and we have a dialog. If Yahweh is reaching out to you and you are happy, fine be a Christian. But I'm going to be honest; Paganism, in general, has a more robust morality system that doesn't keep me awake at night the same as the god of the cross.
Opinions on Norse paganism? : r/Christianity - Reddit
Don't call it Norse paganism if you don't perform the Blood Eagle. (Don't perform the Blood Eagle.) Of course, people turn to neo-Paganism because they're convinced that Christianity is no place to meet their legitimate spiritual hunger, and that's our fault for doing a crappy job of living and showing the Gospel.