Is Asatru For Everyone?
Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 8:35 pm
There are three general views regarding this question: Universalist, Folkish, and the Nazi-like, racist view. The Universalist view being that anyone and everyone has the ability to connect with the Germanic gods, and should be accepted into the Heathen community. The Folkish being that only the people with the correct ancestry can potentially connect with the Old Gods and should be accepted, but do not look down on other races. Lastly, the racist view, made famous by Hitler's Third Reich, is pretty much self-explanatory.
I personally see most things as a Universalist, but with Asatru things are a bit different. Ancestry plays a large part in Asatru, so much so that some believe that they are connected to the gods through blood. Due to this, I would take a Folkish stance. I think racism is as vile as anyone else, but I think people should look into the indigenous religions of their ancestors (which I believe they would find more of a sense of identity and belonging). What do you guys think?
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-- Nick
I personally see most things as a Universalist, but with Asatru things are a bit different. Ancestry plays a large part in Asatru, so much so that some believe that they are connected to the gods through blood. Due to this, I would take a Folkish stance. I think racism is as vile as anyone else, but I think people should look into the indigenous religions of their ancestors (which I believe they would find more of a sense of identity and belonging). What do you guys think?
Thanks!
![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
-- Nick