Statement of Beliefs

1. I am a Hard Polytheist; I believe that the Gods and Goddess of Continental Germania are separate entities with their own beliefs & their own goals and desires. I do not believe they are the God and Goddess aspect of a divine, I do not believe they are Archetypes.

2. I do not believe in belonging to a National or International organization. Paganism and Heathenism are tribal religions. I have seen what happens when religion becomes organized under a National or International banner, and I do not believe that is the best course of actions. I do believe in Alliance with other tribes, but that is it.

3. Because I believe in a tribal structure, I believe that each tribe should be autonomous in their worship and practices regarding the gods.

4. I am not a Reconstructionist, Reconstructionist has turned what is supposed to be a living, breathing relationship with the gods into cut and dry academia. How do they think that the lore came about? It was handed to them by the gods through various methods. There forth, while I think that academia and lore are a good foundation, a religion such as ours can only grow through shared experiences.

5. I do believe in proper understanding of the Lore, and the history of the Germanic people, however I also believe in Eclecticism. I believe everyone should approach the gods in their own way. Who are we to tell the gods how they should be worshiped?

6. I am a worshiper of Thor, Freyja, and Holda. I have given them my patronage.

7. I believe that Thor was a Vanir god before he was a god of the Aseir.

8. I am Vanatru (True to the Vanir). The Vanirs are gods of nature and animals. Since I spend most of my time around animals and the outdoors, they are the gods I feel called to.

9. While I do believe in UPG, when it comes to Lore vs. UPG, Lore will always win out.

10. I believe that I will add to this list, as my understanding of the gods and the worlds around me continue to grow and deepen. So check back!