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Oft times used as an insult by Christians against people who don’t worship their god. They tend to confuse Atheism, Paganism and Heathenism. Atheism is of course a lack of belief in any gods. Paganism is an umbrella term for many polytheistic non-Abrahamic religions. Whereas a heathen is one who practices the pre-Christian religion of the ancient Germanic people. They worship the Germanic and Norse gods and goddess’.
Heathens are hard polytheists, meaning they believe each god and goddess is a real and distinct individual not an aspect or archetype of a greater being. Besides the major gods spoken of in the lore, there are also local gods, ancestral spirits, and various sorts of wights. To a heathen reading and understanding one’s heritage is very important, this is why there is such a heavy emphasis placed on reading the sagas. Heathens take their religion very seriously.
Heathens have a very complex idea of the soul and of the afterlife (even though not much emphasis is placed on the here after as is in Christianity). In Norse Mythology humans were created from living and organic matter, not dead earth. The soul is made up of many parts, some that are passed down through the generations, all of which come together in a certain place and time to form a unique person. Some parts of the soul pre-exist this life, some parts continue to live on, and some perish upon death. There are nine worlds in Norse Mythology, Midgard which is Earth, Asgard which is were the Aesir dwell, Hel which is the realm of the dead (not to be confused with the Christian notion of fiery Hell), Ljossalheim (Means Light Elf Home), which is where the demigods and divinized ancestral spirits dwell (these would be the home of elves), Svartalfheim (meaning Dark Elf Home), similar in that ancestral spirits and demigods dwell here as well but has to do more with emotional than intellectual spirits (this would be the home of dwarves), Vanaheim which is where the Vanir dwell, Jotunheim this is where the giants live, and Muspellsheim and Nifelheim are the worlds of fire and ice respectively.
Another concept which makes Heathen’s unique is that of the Wyrd. Basically that you weave your own fate by the actions you take in life. Every action that you take or don’t take effects your wyrd. There is no forgiveness (or sin for that matter), if you wrong someone you must take action to make amends and set what is wrong right.
Many Heathens go by the Nine Noble Virtues which are Hospitality, Courage, Truth, Loyalty, Honor, Self Reliance, Perseverance, and Discipline.
Heathens are hard polytheists, meaning they believe each god and goddess is a real and distinct individual not an aspect or archetype of a greater being. Besides the major gods spoken of in the lore, there are also local gods, ancestral spirits, and various sorts of wights. To a heathen reading and understanding one’s heritage is very important, this is why there is such a heavy emphasis placed on reading the sagas. Heathens take their religion very seriously.
Heathens have a very complex idea of the soul and of the afterlife (even though not much emphasis is placed on the here after as is in Christianity). In Norse Mythology humans were created from living and organic matter, not dead earth. The soul is made up of many parts, some that are passed down through the generations, all of which come together in a certain place and time to form a unique person. Some parts of the soul pre-exist this life, some parts continue to live on, and some perish upon death. There are nine worlds in Norse Mythology, Midgard which is Earth, Asgard which is were the Aesir dwell, Hel which is the realm of the dead (not to be confused with the Christian notion of fiery Hell), Ljossalheim (Means Light Elf Home), which is where the demigods and divinized ancestral spirits dwell (these would be the home of elves), Svartalfheim (meaning Dark Elf Home), similar in that ancestral spirits and demigods dwell here as well but has to do more with emotional than intellectual spirits (this would be the home of dwarves), Vanaheim which is where the Vanir dwell, Jotunheim this is where the giants live, and Muspellsheim and Nifelheim are the worlds of fire and ice respectively.
Another concept which makes Heathen’s unique is that of the Wyrd. Basically that you weave your own fate by the actions you take in life. Every action that you take or don’t take effects your wyrd. There is no forgiveness (or sin for that matter), if you wrong someone you must take action to make amends and set what is wrong right.
Many Heathens go by the Nine Noble Virtues which are Hospitality, Courage, Truth, Loyalty, Honor, Self Reliance, Perseverance, and Discipline.
by OneBadAsp October 15, 2006
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People often do not understand there is a different between positive eugenics and negitive eugenics. An example of negitive eugenics is forcible sterilization of people with mental or physical defects. An example of positive eugenics is encouraging those with good genes to have more children.
People often do not understand there is a different between positive eugenics and negitive eugenics. An example of negitive eugenics is forcible sterilization of people with mental or physical defects. An example of positive eugenics is encouraging those with good genes to have more children.
There is nothing wrong or evil with wanting to improve humankind. Eugenics is widely practiced by those who breed animals in order to produce healthier, more even tempered, better looking animals, why not on humans?
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by OneBadAsp October 21, 2006
Get the Bisexous mug.1. A venomous snake having a single pair of long, hollow venom conducting fangs and a thick, heavy body. There are about 200 species of viper in the world. They eat small animals and hunt by striking, then trailing their prey. Most are terrestrial, and a few are arboreal.
2. A person regarded as malicious and treacherous.
3. The most powerful production car made by Dodge. The Viper is a modern day American muscle car that began being sold in 1992 and still continues to this day. See Dodge Viper.
2. A person regarded as malicious and treacherous.
3. The most powerful production car made by Dodge. The Viper is a modern day American muscle car that began being sold in 1992 and still continues to this day. See Dodge Viper.
1. "If a viper lives in your room and you wish to have a peaceful sleep, you must first chase it out." — Buddha
2. Terra was a viper, always spreading malicious gossip and backstabbing her so-called friends.
3. The Dodge Viper was THE sports car of the 90's!
2. Terra was a viper, always spreading malicious gossip and backstabbing her so-called friends.
3. The Dodge Viper was THE sports car of the 90's!
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Anger is an active and passive emotion. When "active" an angry person can "lash out" verbally or physically at an intended target whether justified or not. When "passive" anger is often demonstrated in silence, sulking, passive-aggressive behavior (hostility) and tension.
Anger is an active and passive emotion. When "active" an angry person can "lash out" verbally or physically at an intended target whether justified or not. When "passive" anger is often demonstrated in silence, sulking, passive-aggressive behavior (hostility) and tension.
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Gigi is your classic Soccermom, she drives her SUV like a battle ship and I wouldn't want to be on the road next to her!
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Some of the points on their platform include:
1. Tax cuts for environmental objectives
2. Removal of normative objectives
3. Restore autonomy to the states
4. Reduction of legal complexity
5. Repatriation of non-Germanic populations
6. Create cultural center to oversee media
7. Reputable international politics
8. All undeveloped land is purchased by government to preserve it in it's nature state
9. Tax incentives for inner city development
10. Repeal of laws limiting citizen autonomy
11. Return to strict meritocracy in hiring and education
12. Any area more than 50% concreted must begin planting
13. End tax-free status of religious organizations
14. Certain destructive things banned
Some of the points on their platform include:
1. Tax cuts for environmental objectives
2. Removal of normative objectives
3. Restore autonomy to the states
4. Reduction of legal complexity
5. Repatriation of non-Germanic populations
6. Create cultural center to oversee media
7. Reputable international politics
8. All undeveloped land is purchased by government to preserve it in it's nature state
9. Tax incentives for inner city development
10. Repeal of laws limiting citizen autonomy
11. Return to strict meritocracy in hiring and education
12. Any area more than 50% concreted must begin planting
13. End tax-free status of religious organizations
14. Certain destructive things banned
The Libertarian National Socialist Green Party advocates the death penalty for genetically modifying foods; dumping of toxic waste; child molestation or possession of child pornography; and possession of nerve toxins.
by OneBadAsp October 22, 2006
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