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National Church Membership Continues To Decline, Pagans Still Largest Non-Christian Faith
According to the latest data from the National Registry, membership in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland–better known as simply the National Church–has continued to decline. Meanwhile, those of “undefined faith” have increased slightly. [su_pullquote]Easter is drawing closer and now we have…
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Father and Daughter’s Icelandic Tarot Deck Wins ‘Oscar For Witches’
Fréttablaðið have reported that Haukur Halldórsson and Gunnhildur Hauksdóttir been presented two CARTA awards by the International Tarot Foundation: Best Artistic Achievement and Judge’s Choice for Oracle Deck. These awards (which Gunnhildur suggests are ‘some kind of Oscar for witches’) are for…
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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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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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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…