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Heathens Against Hatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00731610428837118176noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281170284352642103.post-6014534515261548182017-08-17T10:35:00.002-07:002017-08-17T10:35:34.600-07:00Race & Religion, by Gamlinginn<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><b>RACE & RELIGION</b><br />
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Ásatrú is not a racist religion. Anyone who wants to be in Ásatrú should be in Ásatrú. And the word "anyone" means just that: anyone -- regardless of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, language, sexual orientation, or other divisive criteria. Today, we live in a multi-ethnic nation (not to mention a multi-ethnic world). As Ásatrú advances, it will inevitably become more and more a multi-ethnic religion. </div>
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But, unfortunately, some people seem to think that Ásatrú is a racist religion. Why? Probably because there have been some people in Ásatrú who were racists and some of these have tried to use Ásatrú as a front for their racist views, claiming that it was somehow an exclusively "Nordic" religion, only open to those of "pure Aryan" descent. However, the existence of a few racists does not make Ásatrú a racist religion. Almost every religion has had some racists in it at one time or another. In Sri Lanka, for example, there are some Buddhists who are so racist that they have recently been killing the ethnic-minority Tamils in their country, but that does not make Buddhism a racist religion.</div>
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Another reason some might think that Ásatrú is a racist religion is confusion and misunderstanding about the "Scandinavian Connection" of Ásatrú. The truth about this is simply that the Æsir and the Vanir were followed longer in northern Europe than elsewhere, and thus we know about them from there. That is the reason why we use the Old Norse names for the Deities and other terms, and are so interested in pre-Christian Scandinavia. It is fine for those of northern European descent to seek out their cultural roots, but no single ethnic group "owns" the Gods of Ásgarð.</div>
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Some people have suggested that the ancient inhabitants of northern Europe believed in racial exclusivity, in other words that they were racists. I do not believe this. However -- even if it was true -- it does not matter. Just because a person's remote ancestors might have been racists is no reason for that person to be a racist today. If one's great-grandfather was an arsonist, one need not and should not follow in his footsteps. (Those interested in the racial attitudes of the Viking-age Scandinavians should read the article "RACE, INHERITANCE, AND ÁSATRÚ TODAY" by Kveldúlfr Gundarsson that appeared in MOUNTAIN THUNDER number 5, Summer 1992. This article shows that European descent is not necessary for full participation in modern Ásatrú.)</div>
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The characteristics we admire so greatly in the Vikings came about because the Vikings followed the Æsir and the Vanir -- not because they had blue eyes or blond hair. These same characteristics are available today to anyone who wants to develop them by following the way of Ásatrú. It is important to remember that admiration for these attributes is not Eurocentric, it is universal. Every culture that has ever existed in the world has inherently esteemed the virtues esteemed by Ásatrú, including: courage, honor, hospitality, independence (and liberty), individuality (with self-reliance, and self-responsibility), industriousness (and perseverance), justice (including an innate sense of fairness and respect for others), loyalty (to family, friends, and the society of which one is a part), truthfulness, and a willingness to stand up for what is right.</div>
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What makes the Ásatrú way of life different from that of other religions, is that the Ásatrú "Code of Conduct" supports and encourages these virtues far more strongly than do other religions -- some of which actually discourage several of these ideals. People who have the characteristics we admire acquired them because their culture contains values similar to those of Ásatrú (in some cases because their culture was rooted in Ásatrú). Conversely, people who have characteristics we dislike come from backgrounds that lack those values because they are no longer taught. This is a social problem, not a racial one. It has to do with the breakdown of the family and the resultant crumbling of all cultural values. It has nothing to do with eye-shape, or hair-texture, or skin-color.</div>
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Ásatrú is a multi-ethnic religion -- not because that might be "politically correct" at this point in time, but because multi-ethnicity is fundamental to the theology of Ásatrú. Ásgarð, home of the Gods, is multi-ethnic. For example, Magni and Móði, the sons of Þórr, are also the sons of their mother, Járnsaxa, who is a Jötunn. Who will tell Þórr that his sons should not participate in something because they are not of "pure" descent? And what of the Vanir? Since the Gods of Ásgarð do not worry over these things, the Ásatrú people of Midgarð certainly have no need to do so.</div>
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Þá segir Hárr: "Mikil skynsemi er at rifja þat vandliga upp, en þó er þér þat skjótast at segja, at flest heiti hafa verit gefin af þeim atburð, at svá margar sem eru greinir tungnanna í veröldinni, þá þykkjast allar þjóðir þurfa at breyta nafni hans til sinnar tungu til ákalls ok bæna fyrir sjálfum sér."</div>
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Then said High One: "It would take a vast amount of knowledge to cover them all, but it is swiftest to say, that most of these names have been given (to him) because, the many different nations speaking different tongues in the world, all wanted to change his name into their own tongue in order to address and pray (to him) for themselves."</div>
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As for the so-called "ethnic descriptions" of the Deities sometimes encountered in the literature, these resulted from people trying to visualize the unvisualizable. Those who, for example, wrote about the red beard of Þórr did so because they knew men who had red beards. Does a God have a beard of any color? (Theologically speaking, the answer is "yes" but only if and when the God wants a beard, and it would then be any color the God desired. A God does not have human ethnicity of any kind, and is far more different from any particular human than is that human from any other human on earth.) A comparison can be made with the "Asian faces" on Japanese statues of Buddha, who was an Indian, or the blue-eyed paintings of Christ that were so popular in the European middle ages.</div>
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All humans, we believe, descend ultimately from Ask and Embla who were created by the Gods. What color were Ask's eyes? What color was Embla's hair? Such questions are ridiculous. Since all humans are related to each other by blood, all humans have the same inherent source-potentials -- and the same instinctive longing for the Gods of Ásgarð who watch over all the peoples of Midgarð, not just some small group of them. Any thinking person, whether or not an Ásatrú believer, can logically see that there is no place for racism of any kind in Ásatrú. Nor has there ever been.</div>
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Racism comes from two sources: (1) A psychological fear of anyone who is "different" in any way, and (2) A psychological need to find someone to blame (a "scapegoat") for whatever misfortunes happen to occur. Neither of these attitudes is logical.</div>
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In the Old Stone Age, little groups of 20 to 30 inbred humans lived their lives separated by vast distances from all others of their species. On the rare occasions when humans from another group happened to be seen, they looked different -- and the reaction was to kill them, or at least to drive them away. Times have changed. We no longer shave with stone axes. But for some people the Paleolithic mentality lingers on.</div>
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Those of us who have spent our lives fighting both alongside and against many of this world's diverse ethnic groups learn to appreciate the essential similarities of all humans and to ignore the superficial differences. Every life is filled with combat situations -- physical, mental, and spiritual. When facing combat, it is always better to pick allies who share with you the Viking values of Ásatrú than those who share with you only your skin-color.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span> </div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Alexander "Gamlinginn" Jerome was a Troth Elder and Heathen leader who joined the ancestors in 2017. His family has left the rights to his writings to The Troth, and this repost is done with The Troth's permission.</span></i></div>
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Heathens Against Hatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00731610428837118176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281170284352642103.post-49086774110520982502017-08-17T10:18:00.000-07:002017-08-17T10:18:02.465-07:00From Life After Hate<div style="text-align: center;">
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Heathens Against Hatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00731610428837118176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281170284352642103.post-34773130266465279072015-11-11T19:15:00.001-08:002015-11-14T04:09:21.449-08:00HAH Response to Virginia White Supremacist Arrests<div class="p1" style="text-align: justify;">
Background info: <a href="https://www.rt.com/usa/321519-fbi-race-war-virginia/">https://www.rt.com/usa/321519-fbi-race-war-virginia/</a><br />Wild Hunt article: <a href="http://wildhunt.org/2015/11/heathens-respond-to-media-reports-on-foiled-plot-in-virginia.html">http://wildhunt.org/2015/11/heathens-respond-to-media-reports-on-foiled-plot-in-virginia.html</a><br />
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This is an all too familiar song and dance, so it is important for the Heathen community to be proactive in our response to it. These men are criminals with a violent history. According to the affidavit in support of the criminal complaint against Chaney, he and Doyle each are convicted felons. Some of the circumstances of this case are reminiscent of virulent forms of prison Odinism that bring stigma to the rest of Heathenry. What we see in these cases is Heathenry being co-opted to advance a political and social agenda that, at the core, has nothing to do with the religion. This perversion of our faith operates against the advancement of Heathenry. This is not a way to honor or to bring bright fame to our gods and goddesses. </div>
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The people in the churches and synagogues are not our enemies. The enemies are those who bring shame to our communities through reprehensible actions. Heathens Against Hate is thankful that the FBI thwarted the efforts of these men and that no one was injured. Issues such as this underscore the importance of In-Reach Heathen Prison Services.</div>
Heathens Against Hatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00731610428837118176noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281170284352642103.post-59377863664001926592015-11-08T13:15:00.003-08:002015-11-08T13:15:45.467-08:00In-Reach Heathen Prison Services Podcast<div style="text-align: justify;">
The Troth's In-Reach Heathen Prison Services was featured today on the <a href="http://bitsofheathenry.podbean.com/e/bits-of-heathenry-episode-2-110815/">Bits of Heathenry Podcast</a>. Along with the other topics that we addressed, we discussed some of the varying viewpoints within Heathenry on the worthiness of Heathen prison work.</div>
Heathens Against Hatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00731610428837118176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281170284352642103.post-31582389975281656722015-09-15T11:59:00.000-07:002015-09-15T13:07:07.538-07:00GoFundMe for Heathen World Parliament of Religions Participants<div style="text-align: justify;">
This year, for the first time, there will be a Heathen presence at the <a href="http://www.parliamentofreligions.org/">Parliament of the World's Religions in Salt Lake City, UT</a> (October 15-19). This is a significant opportunity for Heathen leaders to engage and to network with leaders of other religions. This event will increase the visibility of Heathenry in the public eye and set a precedent for inclusion in future endeavors.<br />
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"Rebuilding the Altars: Reconstructing Indigenous Pagan Faiths for Today" (Diana Paxson, Robert L. Schreiwer, Erynn Laurie, Elisheva Nesher, Kirk Thomas, and Gwendolyn Reese) on Sunday, October 18 at 8:15 AM.</div>
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Additionally, there will be a Heathen information booth (#878) with pamphlets (including Heathens Against Hate and In-Reach Heathen Prison Services flyers) and books for distribution and sale. An Urglaawe altar will be present in a shared Pagan Faiths space somewhere in rooms A-G in sections 150 or 151 (clarifying information will be provided as it becomes available).<br />
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All of this costs money, so a <a href="http://www.gofundme.com/heathen-parliament">GoFundMe effort</a> has been set up to help to defray the participants' costs. If you are unable to donate money, please help by passing along the link.<br />
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Heathens Against Hatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00731610428837118176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281170284352642103.post-31034821329356972082015-09-14T11:04:00.002-07:002015-09-14T11:04:32.733-07:00Heathens Against Hate Web AddressThis blog may now be accessed simply by typing in the web address of:<br /><br />
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Heathens Against Hatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00731610428837118176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281170284352642103.post-52722378639420561512014-07-19T10:37:00.001-07:002014-07-19T10:42:29.048-07:00Heathen Community World-wide (Facebook)<br />
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Heathens Against Hatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00731610428837118176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281170284352642103.post-70305037498453287582014-04-15T18:14:00.001-07:002014-04-15T18:42:42.071-07:00Response to the Overland Park, KS, Accused Shooter's Religion<div style="text-align: justify;">
News media outlets are reporting that the <a href="http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2014/04/14/frazier-glenn-cross-racist-religion/">accused shooter in Overland Park was an adherent of Odinism</a>. </div>
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We abhor the appropriation of any Heathen identity for racist and bigoted agendas. We reject e the abuse of our religion as a justification for hateful and abominable actions. We condemn the violence and hatred that are at the root of this story.</div>
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Heathens Against Hatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00731610428837118176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281170284352642103.post-42363165465924589042014-02-08T09:22:00.000-08:002014-02-08T10:13:01.546-08:00Othala Rune<div style="text-align: justify;">
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Heathens Against Hatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00731610428837118176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281170284352642103.post-50199834886389529932013-12-18T17:33:00.001-08:002014-02-08T09:22:26.889-08:00In-Reach Update<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;">As many of our readers know, In-Reach Heathen Prison Services is an effort undertaken by The Troth, Distelfink Sippschaft, and numerous individuals who are concerned about the toxic environment to incarcerated Heathens.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"> </span></span></div>
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Heathens Against Hatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00731610428837118176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281170284352642103.post-21073261653754142082013-11-29T19:33:00.000-08:002013-11-29T19:33:09.396-08:00Black Friday Mayhem<div style="text-align: justify;">
Once again, the news is rife with reports of violence, rudeness, greed, and graft associated with Black Friday. Black Friday has long been a major shopping day in the United States, but, in the past few years, it has become simultaneously a holiday in its own right and a force of chaos that is tearing our social fabric apart.</div>
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I think most folks would recognize that Christmas has been poisoned for a long time by the Consumer Culture. That poison will eventually work its way towards Yule and Hanukkah, too. However, the holiday most in jeopardy now is Thanksgiving. </div>
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This is one of those opportunities in which Americans of all spiritual persuasions can take a stand against the spiritless religion of the Consumer Culture. The major retailers are gradually opening earlier and earlier on Thanksgiving, forcing workers to leave their families on one of the most significant celebrations of family that we have as a nation.</div>
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On Black Friday, it would be far better to spend time at a craft show with our families than getting in fights with people over parking spaces at Macy's. Chances are that we won't be hit by a taser by someone at a craft show, unlike the victims of some nut in Cherry Hill, New Jersey earlier today. How crazy is this?</div>
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Heathens Against Hatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00731610428837118176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281170284352642103.post-6664985536881699942013-10-17T20:01:00.000-07:002013-10-17T20:01:19.381-07:00Peaceful Oregon Counterprotest to Westboro Baptist Church Actions<br />
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Heathens Against Hatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00731610428837118176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281170284352642103.post-22038638083949174842013-10-15T04:15:00.002-07:002013-10-16T03:38:29.939-07:00Public Denouncement of the Misuse of Leif Erikson Day in Philadelphia<br />
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Heathens Against Hatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00731610428837118176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281170284352642103.post-53272009896878869372013-08-22T11:19:00.001-07:002013-08-22T11:19:50.714-07:00Efforts against Witch Hunt Pages on Facebook<div style="text-align: justify;">
This information was shared on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/344834748939176/">Heathens United Against Racism page</a> (which is a great source of information) on Facebook.</div>
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The<a href="https://www.circlesanctuary.org/index.php/lady-liberty-league/lady-liberty-league.html"> Lady Liberty League (LLL)</a> of <a href="https://www.circlesanctuary.org/">Circle Sanctuary</a> has written <a href="https://www.circlesanctuary.org/index.php/lady-liberty-league/facebook-witch-hunt-pages">an open letter to Facebook</a> regarding some of the most hateful and violent content I have seen in a long time. There are many hate-filled pages going in all sorts of directions, which is a sad reality of the post-modern era. </div>
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In the cases addressed by the LLL letter, the exhortation is for violence against those who practice "witchcraft." Since virtually everything Heathen would be defined as "witchcraft" by certain segments of society, this is one of those issues that all Heathens should stand together (along with Pagans, Wiccans, and others who would be targeted by the hate groups) to confront.</div>
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Heathens Against Hate supports LLL call for Facebook to uphold its own rules. Facebook, as a wondrous meeting place of ideas, should not be allowed to be used as a tool for those who would engage in violence or murder.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">Folks who are able to make it to Philly on August 31 are encouraged to join us! Heathens Against Hate will have a presence at this event as well.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">Media Contact: Robert L. Schreiwer, </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">Philadelphia Pagan Pride, Inc., is pleased to announce the return of Philadelphia Pagan Pride Day on Saturday, August 31, 2013, at Clark Park (4301 Chester Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143). The event runs from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, rain or shine. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">Philadelphia Pagan Pride Day is a family-friendly celebration of the harvest and reflects a variety of Pagan, Heathen, Wiccan, and other religious beliefs and practices. The day's events will feature a variety of workshops and discussions on religious and cultural aspects from the various traditions.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">We have an exciting array of vendors and performers who will exhibit their wares and their talents. We are accepting additional vendors, workshop leaders, performers, and children's activity ideas up until August 15, 2013. Please visit <a href="http://www.philadelphiapaganpride.org/"><span style="color: #002fd7; text-decoration: underline;">www.philadelphiapaganpride.org</span></a> to participate! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">Entry to the event is free, but we do request the donation of a canned food item or other provisions for our beneficiaries. This year, our beneficiaries are the food bank at the Mazzoni Center, Forgotten Cats, and In-Reach Heathen Prison Services. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">In 2012, Mazzoni Center's food bank Mazzoni Center's Food Bank provided more than 11,000 bags of groceries for over 1,200 individuals and families. For more information on Mazzoni Center services, please see <a href="http://mazzonicenter.org/content/food-bank"><span style="color: #002fd7; text-decoration: underline;">mazzonicenter.org/content/food-bank</span></a>.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">Forgotten Cats is a humane trap, neuter, and release organization. the organization also provides adoption services. For more information on Forgotten Cats, please see <a href="http://www.forgottencats.org/"><span style="color: #002fd7; text-decoration: underline;">www.forgottencats.org</span></a>. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">In-Reach Heathen Prison Services is a joint effort of The Troth and Distelfink Sippschaft to bring positive materials and messages to incarcerated Heathens. In-Reach also accepts donations of other Pagan materials and distributes them through alliances and partnerships with other Pagan organizations. For more information on In-Reach, please see <a href="http://thetroth.blogspot.com/p/in-reach-program.html"><span style="color: #002fd7; text-decoration: underline;">thetroth.blogspot.com/p/in-reach-program.html</span></a>.</span></div>
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Heathens Against Hatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00731610428837118176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281170284352642103.post-8567419736559576952013-05-27T06:59:00.001-07:002013-05-27T07:00:02.596-07:00Memorial Day<div style="text-align: justify;">
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Heathens Against Hatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00731610428837118176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281170284352642103.post-9939275207475689352013-05-24T13:39:00.000-07:002013-05-24T13:43:19.302-07:00The Dramatic Suicide of Dominique Venner<div style="text-align: justify;">
<a href="http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/05/23/the-fascist-history-behind-dominique-venner-s-suicide-at-notre-dame.html">The suicide of French radical racist, Dominique Venner</a>, on May 21, 2013 in Notre Dame Cathedral is of some import to the Heathen community. </div>
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Venner spent decades undertaking efforts to revive the French Empire and pursuing French nationalist causes based mostly in hatred. The impetus for Venner's dramatic suicide was the passing of same-sex marriage legislation in France. </div>
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Many observers, commentators, and even some on the far right fringe of the Blogosphere are juxtaposing Venner's philosophies with "Germanic paganism," which, of course is a root shared with much of Heathenry. His suicide is serving as a rallying point for extreme racist elements, which is casting a shadow of hatred over our religion and heritage in the public's perception.</div>
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HAH rejects the linking of our deities with hateful forces that are obsessed with the ideas of creating a world that could not exist without the murder and forced removal of millions of people. These self-destructive ideas do not bring bright fame or glory to our Gods, Goddesses, ancestors, descendants, or cultures.</div>
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Heathens Against Hatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00731610428837118176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281170284352642103.post-75577361643474840772013-05-21T16:05:00.000-07:002013-05-21T18:15:16.254-07:00Heathen Tornado Relief Efforts in Oklahoma<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Expanded info on Oklahoma tornado relief efforts. Thanks to Destiny Ballard of <a href="http://www.bifrostway.org/" style="color: #5588aa; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Bifrost Way</a> for this information.<br /><br /><a href="http://thetroth.blogspot.com/2013/05/oklahoma-tornado-relief-efforts.html" style="color: #5588aa; text-decoration: none;">http://thetroth.blogspot.com/2013/05/oklahoma-tornado-relief-efforts.html</a></span></span>Heathens Against Hatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00731610428837118176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281170284352642103.post-36242222715043901142013-05-17T19:09:00.003-07:002013-05-17T19:09:45.660-07:00Changes to HAHHail all!<br />
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As I begin reconstruction of the HAH messages and theories, I wish to describe the direction in which we are headed. Much of this is still in an evolving state, so the end results may vary a bit.<br />
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For starters, we're encumbered a bit by the term "hate." While I think most folks know what kind of "hate" HAH is referring to in its current messages, we have to be clear that there are different types and levels of "hate" or "hatred." These different types and aspects need to be worked out.<br />
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Most of us recognize that mindless bigotry against those of other races, sexual orientations, and nationalities is a destructive force. However, we have other types of insidious bigotries that must also be addressed. For example:<br />
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- Non-Heathen bigotry against Heathens<br />
- Racial bigotry in any direction<br />
- Automatic suspicion of Folkish groups as racist<br />
- Unfounded use of "racist" as a political weapon<br />
- Many other permutations, including shunning and "blue gate" concepts (which will be described at a later time)<br />
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It will take some time to work through these philosophies. Thank you for bearing with us.<br />
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