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National Church Declines, Humanist Society Sees Increase
A new announcement from the National Registry shares some interesting data points when it comes to religious and philosophical organisation membership in Iceland. [su_pullquote]Join our High Five Club at either the ‘Secret Handshake’ or ‘Elbow Five’ level, and get our monthly magazine…
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Pagans Largest Non-Christian Faith In Iceland; Humanists Increase Significantly
Registers Iceland has released new numbers on religious and philosophical affiliations in Iceland, showing some marked differences between figures from last December and this month. As ever, the largest affiliation goes to the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland, also known as the…
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Pagans Are The Largest Non-Christian Faith In Iceland
According to the latest data from the National Registry, members of the Ásatrú Society comprise the largest non-Christian religion in Iceland. The National Church is still the largest religious organisation in the country, but some 25% of Icelanders are either outside any…
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Hear Select Chapters Of Icelandic Sagas, In English, For Free
If you ever wanted to hear a dramatic reading of the Icelandic Sagas, done by people who still honour the Norse gods, your time has arrived. At 19:00 tomorrow at Hlemmur Square, an event will be held where history comes to life.…
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Members Of Iceland’s Pagan Faith Nearly Quadruple Over Past Decade
Ásatrú, the pagan faith which honours the Norse pantheon and worldview, is currently on the rise in Iceland. So much so that members of the Ásatrú Society have nearly quadrupled in just the past ten years, Kjarninn reports. According to data compiled…
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Quirky Culture: The Dookie Dropper
Tourists, think twice before you drop your drawers on a farmer’s lawn while galavanting around this magical, elf-filled haven. Þorkell Daníel Eiríksson of Fljótsdalur recently caught a tourist doing just that and rightfully berated him, Morgunblaðið reports. “This shithead decided to do…
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US Dept. Of Defense Accepts “Heathen Resource Guide for Chaplains”
Followers of Ásatrú in the US military just won another victory for religious freedom. Numerous religions are officially recognised by the US military, but those practicing Ásatrú have had their share of struggles. In an article by Dr. Karl E. H. Seigfried…
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Pagans Criticised For Being Too Liberal
The Ásatrú Society of Iceland has reportedly faced criticism for conducting gay marriages, but will not be deterred. Vísir reports that the building of a temple for the pagan society is well underway, and should be completed by late next year. Hilmar…
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Old Norse Weddings Becoming More Popular For Same-Sex Couples
Iceland is not just a popular spot for same-sex weddings; an increasing number of couples are opting to get married as per Old Norse tradition. Gay Iceland reports that the full legalisation of same-sex marriage in Iceland in 2010 has prompted many…
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News In Brief: January 2015
January was just chock full of fun and surprises, news-wise. Well, more surprises than fun, but you take what you can get. One of the more refreshing surprises came shortly after Björk announced her new album, ‘Vulnicura’, would be coming out this…
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Plans For First Ásatrú Temple Since Viking Age
Icelandic pagans will soon be able to publicly worship at a shrine to Þór, Óðinn and Frigg as construction begins next month on the first major Ásatrú temple since the Viking Age, reports the Guardian. Although pagan worship officially gave way to…
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Pagan Chief Says Racists Co-Opt Elements Of Ásatrú
The Head Chieftain of the Ásatrú Society says neo-Nazis have attempted to co-opt the pagan faith – a practice the society utterly disavows. “We strongly oppose any attempt by individuals to use their association with the Ásatrúarfélagið of Iceland to promote attitudes,…
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The Sun Born Again: Ásatrú’s Jól Celebrations
For practitioners of Ásatrú, a contemporary form of Norse paganism whose beliefs are based in an abiding respect for nature, as well as ancient Norse culture, folk belief, and mythology, Jól is the most important holiday of the year. A celebration of…