Tag Archives: Folkism

Declaration 127: Boycott the AFA

Posted on September 5, 2016 by

Huginn’s Heathen Hof has organized a declaration, signed by many different Heathen and some Pagan or other Polytheist groups, declaring our intent to boycott the Asatru Folk Assembly. They are calling it Declaration 127. Here is the meat of it: … Continue reading →

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Not in our Paganism? We’re not off the hook

Posted on August 23, 2016 by

Lupa Greenwolf already said everything I was thinking about why this is wrong, and more clearly than I can right now. But I can’t say racism, gender essentialism, and homophobia are “Not in my Paganism” because they clearly still are, … Continue reading →

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What Frith Isn’t – A Rambling Rant

Posted on February 1, 2016 by

Frith is not just etiquette. It’s not about saying what people want to hear so they don’t get upset. It’s not about avoiding making too much noise. It’s not about keeping your head down and going along to get along. … Continue reading →

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Why I’m putting John Henry on my Thor Shrine

Posted on March 9, 2015 by

I’ve been contemplating lately various representations of Thor that resonate with me, and the idea of John Henry keeps coming back around: a powerful man wielding a huge hammer against a mountain and a machine, in defense of his friends, … Continue reading →

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Problems with cultural pride — if you’re white.

Posted on December 17, 2014 by

Originally posted on Strip Me Back to the Bone:
As I write this, Beth’s daughter (again, my not-quite-step-daughter) is in NYC taking part of the protests going on there. I’ve got various news sites running in the background. I’ve touched…

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Hrafnar speaks up in support of #BlackLivesMatter

Posted on December 17, 2014 by

I am pleased to say that Hrafnar has posted a Statement in Support of Solidarity with Black Pagans and Heathens. Diana and Lorrie took some time to take stock of the circumstances prompting it, and the needs of the local … Continue reading →

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A Better Link Roundup for #BlackLivesMatter

Posted on December 10, 2014 by

The Wild Hunt did an article that serves as a better link roundup for community support of #BlackLivesMatter. In addition to the links throughout the article, there’s a list at the end. If you wrote a response and aren’t in … Continue reading →

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