Pagan Centered Podcast – Episode 140 – Asatru

2010
02.22

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01:28 Barrett Listner feedback. We have an addict!
02:10 Can we make I’m addicted to PCP buttons?
02:30 Differences between Wicca and Asatru: The pentagram and the hammer
03:42 What does the term Asatru actually mean?
04:02 Is Asatru considered more of a reconstructionist religion?
04:07 The Aesir and Vanir are the Norse Gods
04:25 Is Asatru considered dogmatic in its practices?
04:52 Are there Norse gods that are worshiped more than others, or more commonly worshiped?
05:08 Everyone worships Thor!!!
05:46 Not too many people now a days are doing the whole raiding and viking thing…isn’t that a shame…
05:53 Some Asatru do the warrior aspect through military service
06:09 Are there still some who considere Asatru racist because of their ties to Odinism and Fascism?
06:25 Racists may be present, as in any grouping, but they’re very much a minority
07:12 As in most places, even though the Asatru racists are an extremely small minority…who usually gets all the press…the shmucks
07:26 Asatru in relation to the topic of respect for the earth
07:52 Asatru are here to work, do their part, and be a part of the earth
08:13 There’s no afterlife that is going to DO anything for you, you have to do something for yourself in the now.
08:37 The explanation of Ragnarok…the end
09:23 Is Ragnarok similar to the Christian apocalypse?
09:46 Greek practices also have the idea of total game over and reboot
09:58 Do the Asatru share a spiritual goal?
10:04 Asatru all generally focus on their relationship with their gods.
10:17 Asatru is a communal religion
10:49 What are Kindreds, are they different from Hearths?
11:13 What exactly is a Kindred anyway?
12:03 The explanation of what a blot is
14:45 The blot ritual also shared immunities amongst the group…who would have though a religious rite would have benifits
15:55 Are Asatru groups centralized, decentralized, or heirarchal…YES!
16:54 A lot of times you’ll have individuals out of a group that by themselves have joined national organizations
17:08 Who normally coordinates group events?
18:00 The four bedposts of Asatru…it’s not as kinky as it sounds
19:03 Site listings!!
19:36 Asatru is strongly community based. What better way to survive in the viking age…friends
20:12 Kindreds are the spiritual community in the Asatru religion. It’s not a weekend religion
20:45 How does Asatru keep their communities cohesive instead of broken up?
21:35 Asatru…we have more historical lore than you
22:12 UPG…unsubstanciated personal gnosis. How Thor came to have red hair
22:50 Do other Kindreds communicate with other Kindreds on a regular basis?
23:50 Are there large belief differences between Kindreds?
24:07 Magic is the most argued topic amongs Kindreds
24:28 Where did the animosity from the pagan community come from?
24:42 Asatru…the red-bearded step child
26:16 Is there a very deep importance on the gods and ancestors in your life?
27:52 The similarities between Native culture and Asatru culture
28:28 The first test of the vikings whether it was human…does it bleed?
28:47 What is your personal relationship with your gods?
29:03 The Asatru gods are mortal
30:09 It’s a relationship of equals…but they’re the gods are the bigger of the equals
30:31 Thor’s not dumb…he’s just a bit slow at times
31:09 Who is bigger…Thor or Odin? Why do people know Thor over Odin
31:28 The heirarchy of the Norse gods is a lot more complicated than you think.
32:08 The Aseir is a tribe
32:41 What is the importance of Lore? It’s where everything the religion is based on comes from.
33:23 Book suggestions!
34:16 Was the Lore passed down written, oral, both?
34:40 Vikings were a lot more cooler to monks than copying books.
34:55 Sacrifice and Death!
35:24 A gift for a gift
35:47 The original term for the word blot was…blood
36:21 The Lore specifically states not to give sacrifice exceptionally often
36:59 Whenever you do animal sacrifice…it should be personal…not just a random roadkill
37:36 The horror stories of people who tried to take a shortcut on animal sacrifice..heeere pig pig pig
38:30 What about hunting an animal when it comes to sacrifices?
39:05 Were there human sacrifices in or out of battle?
39:36 May Odin take you…and all your stuff too
40:43 Are there rituals for the dead and/or dying in Asatru? Have a good memory party!
41:54 In Greek…it’s a funeral pyre. What does Asatru do? Wasn’t it everything goes on a ship and we set you on fire?
42:54 Ravencast has a presentation of an Asatru burial ground in Denmark
43:15 Reincarnation…highly endorsed by Dave Carron of Ravencast…but what do Asatru believe when you die?
44:27 What’s the difference between folkish and universalist? Genetics to the culture or just a bond with the gods
45:53 People seem to use blood ties to attack other individuals rather than better their faith
46:08 Odin may have taken a samarui if he got the chance…the meaning of being a good warrior in viking culture
46:48 Modern warriors doesn’t always refer to sword skill, our friend Dave Carron uses his cell phone
47:34 Viking penis honor!! I am more impressive than you! AAARRRRRR
47:50 Why is Thor’s Hammer so important, or does it just seem that way because it’s seen most often
48:17 Thor is the god of protection
48:58 Do the Asatru have national orginazations?
49:18 What kind of things do the national orginazations do? Help people find a bond in community.
49:51 Do the national orginazations help non-Asatrar communities?
50:31 What, and do you have, major holidays and celebrations? Winter and summer solstice!!!
51:16 A total reconstruction of a holiday in November…Veterans day
51:47 What about the medical practices of Asatru…are there shamans?
52:41 The runes have a very important divinatory space as well as meditation
54:35 Site plugging!!!