My Christian Testimony and the Norse Gods
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- Опубліковано 25 лют 2014
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This is my Christian testimony as well as my workings with the Norse gods. I hope you enjoy the tale I have sung.
Asatru. Hail to the gods!
The song used is called "Helvegen" by the group Wardruna. I claim no ownership of their music.
Very nice you joined our ranks brother. Together we will prevail.
Hail the Allfather.
Please answer me soon I prayed to the all farther tonight and planned on ending it i asked Odin for reason and before I walked in to the sea a man with one eye stopped me and told me not to because it wasn't my faith I can now feel something following me it feels evil very belivilent very heavy
IV never prayed before in my life
@@thebaphomet9436
Maybe heavy but maybe not evil..
You know what I'm done being Christian. I dare to say hail Odin! Plus I will subscribe to you. I also want to learn more about my culture because my grandmother did a dna test and she was I think 80% Norwegian, and that has stayed with me. I believe many of us ahould connect with our past and apply it to the present. Thanks for the video!
Hail the Allfather brother
Couldn't have put it better. "Heathen gods speak louder."
This video is so moving. I had very similar things happen to me throughout my life. I grew up Southern Baptist in Louisiana. My dad, who was a duke of our region's Baptist body, saw me carving those runes into trees and writing them on paper and he was so horrified because he knew what they were. He knew that I had a connection to our ancestry and our heathen Scandinavian gods that he never even knew about. He ended up grounding me and told me that if he ever caught me writing those runes again that he would whoop the demonicness from within my body. I did as I was told until I nearly forgot these events. I went through some tough times recently and was questioning Christianity because I was reading over what had happened in the crusades and how the takeover of Christianity was everything but peaceful. I then caught a new feeling of connection to the Norse gods because I stumbled upon the Poetic Edda. I have never felt this truly close to my surroundings or myself. It is a great feeling, but it was hard to reach this point. I had to lose my father in a motorcycle accident, get dumped by my girlfriend, and have my name drug through this terrible muck people call drama. I picked myself up and held my head high.
“I put on a Mjolnir necklace, and I became a heathen” with Wardruna in the background... goosebumps. Fucking awesome video
the old gods coming back
GemDefProductions dennis they never left bro we did but Odin is patient and he awaits all who remember with open arms hail wodin all father
GemDefProductions dennis the bible points back to returning to the gods of your ancestors.
yes they will rule the nine realms again
Can you share this? I want to show it to a Christian friend.
do you mean soon to be ex-friend? but either way if you are Asatru you will always have brothers (or sisters) in arms. Skail
seriously...you need to make more for youtube. You are inspiring and as an Asatruar of 20 yrs, your words need to be heard for those new to the religion. Thank you for recording this.
I'd like to record more, but I'm at a loss for what to talk about. Every time I start, I just end up stopping, as my thoughts wander into many subjects. Asatru is such a big field of discussion.
Heathen Voice Just make different videos about your lectures and number them.
Are You still out there?
@@theheathenvoice7672 more please
I have watched this video 100 times
@@theheathenvoice7672 7 years later and you still get replies. But I think honestly this is all you needed to say in this video.
Your words on hearing the Gods thousands of times louder rang so true to me. Answering the calling of the Gods of my ancestors was/is the best change I have ever made in my life. Hail the Aesir, hail the Vanir, and hail the Ancestors.
Thank you - This is just wonderful.
@ExterminaTORul DEborati2 , no he doesn't make it sound globalist , he makes it a point to say that everyone should find their own native faith and follow it
Travis Thorson I’m not a scandanavia or iceland native. Never even been there. I do have norwegian ancestory on my dads side allllll the way through history, and now it’s in my veins as well. And i’ve ALWAYS had some sort of draw to that culture and religion. Vikings also of course. Just that whole group from old history to modern day. I think come very soon i might join this religion myself. I can’t explain it but i just FEEL like it’s what i want to do, without actively 100% wanting it.
TLDR: I may not be native to that area, but I still feel a connection
@ExterminaTORul DEborati Why you bringing jews into this
In paganism I finally found my peace and happines for the first time of my miserble life.
It was similar for me, folk metal and blackmetal brought me into this c;
I also understood nationalism and how wrong how weak we are in the current time.
Same I can relate I was very depressed as a christian
+God same my brother
*****
to get into Norse paganism you need to be one thing first.
Nordic.
Bahahahahahaha I'm Saxon and viking
Things like this make me realise how weird my upbringing was. I was raised Christian (still am) but Christianity was never presented as something at odds with the old ways. Our faith was intertwined with nature and respect for family (Clan) history. A lot of family ties to the Iona community etc. So much Celtic tradition is Christian and people don't realise because of the iconography used- a lot of animals and abstract patterns don't fit with the mainstream Roman Catholic Christian symbolism. I think the key to spiritual fulfillment is feeling grounded and knowing what your roots are, so you can know your own place in the world and not feel lost. We have lost so much of our histories in the last couple of centuries. So much science and industry, but we forgot our cultures and languages. We didn't realise what we were allowing to slip away. Identity is everything, and that includes past identities.
Getting chills near the end there... oooooh wow.
I appreciate this testimony as a Christian, who sort of walks the lines of both. I see the Aesir more as ancestors and less of gods.
Christians and heathens can coexist in mutual respect, as we do now. I will pray for you guys and I hope the best for you. I hope you would do the same for me. We might have different beliefs, but we are still brothers. I love you, my kinfolk.
We don't pray, we think it is impolite to ask the Gods for anything. We offer so I will blot for you that Odin might grant you wisdom.
Yeah praying for things is seen as wrong, unless you put offers first. The Aesir are gods. Much respect to you though
We feared them so we warshiped them
This was the final straw that opened my eyes
Me too
Me as well. I know where my path is. Thank you.
@I swing the Hammer of Thor I am Hunter You are a fool if you believe that. Loki is trickster, mischievous but not a evil, he is a very important god in norse mythology. Loki was made evil by Snorri to have Christian link in norse mythology. Eddas wrote by Snorri a born Christian to help convert Icelandic people into the new Abrahamic religion. Jesus might have existed but as a simple man, all that extra bit about his miracles is all hogwash. He was made into a god only for political reasons. Only one who is evil, selfish and greedy but wise is Óðinn not Loki if you know the stories.
@Vindhlér's Wife Yes
@@TorsteinhaugerBaldur has similarities with jesus. Does this also come from Snorri?
HAIL THE AESIR AND THE VINIR!!!
+Thelma Lynne I'm going to have to conduct more research however, I think in the Scandinavian and Germanic spelling it's correct the A and the E are connected
@Thelma Lynne In English, its Aesir, and Icelandic aswell, but with the Icelandic and Norwegian AE. But yeah, Its still Aesir and Vanir in English, here in Sweden we say Asar och Vaner, but be mindfull of other peoples languages aswell :)
@Thelma Lynne I am from Sweden, so, well... kinda.. and i know our traditions and sagas, trust me :)
@Thelma Lynne Ehm, Yeah, no. the eddas had NOTHING to do with christianity... Sorry, i wouldnt look things up on youtube for information, there is too much missinformation there ... Sorry, I'll stick to my Edda and the sagas
@Thelma Lynne Icelandic is the closest language to old norse. Æsir and Vanir are the correct spellings.
I have a very similar story. I was born and raised Christian. Taught to believe that everything that was not of Christianity, was evil. It was only until last year, when I woke up and started questioning my beliefs. A few months later I built up the courage to stand up to the religion and walk away from it. Once you walk away from it, you feel so much more at peace. But once you take up a new religion or practice that suits you. You feel even more at peace. Mine was Norse Paganism. The more you look into this practice the more you won’t wanna stop.
i am 19 years old, raised as christian but never felt home at it. never had the feeling like this is where i feel connected. As i learned more about Norse religon i felt that this is what is right for me. this is a very spiritual path wich i will follow. I can find peace in here and i am happy to embrace it.
I would like to say, nearly every single piece of this video resonates deeply with me. I grew up in a Mormon church, and loved Jesus with my whole heart. I was sure I was going on a mission, and I did. My mission sent me to Denmark, and found a small group of pagans who identified as Asatru. Being a curious sort, I decided to look into Norse myths, and when I did, my heart desired truth. More so than I ever did in the past. I decided to abandon my mission, and learn with them. For the remainder of what would have been my mission, I learned of why we worship the gods and our ancestors. And this truth has clung to my mind ever since.
I am not afraid of the future. I do not fear death. I know in my heart and soul, that I will find my place among the gods when my time comes. And for my family, they are allowed to believe what they believe. They are allowed to worry for my soul. And if I sat down with them and explained by belief, I wish that it would comfort their minds. And I will leave with this, I know that what The Heathen Voice says is true. And if you don't believe it, then please respect those who do believe, as we do to you.
Hail kinsman!
former mormon here
Yes! I grew up Jehovah's Witness and was active until I was almost 26. But there were signs I was meant for heathenry all along.
I also grew up mormon. Thank you for sharing.
Hail!
For me my family tried to force me into Christianity. I was never raised Christian so when I was 13/14 I was forced to be a Methodist. I hated it. Paganism is what helped me. It's liberating when one finally gets away from such an environment. It has helped me learn so much and has helped broaden my horizons and meet new people.
very similar to my story. I discovered I was descended from Norsemen, and once I finally embraced my old Gods, I felt a level of peace and congruence that I had never felt before
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I can relate. I was raised to be a Mormon and I went to church every Sunday as a kid. No matter what I just couldn't believe in it. I believed that there was a god but that was all. I ended up finding out that my ancestors were Swedish and that I even had Viking ancestors from that area. about 2 years ago I started really getting into Swedish culture and learning about my ancestors. I started learning about the Norse gods. I prayed to Odin and asked for a sign that he was there and he answered me. I feel like the gods were calling me. They were calling me back to the old ways. I have a fierce love for Scandinavia. After I became a heathen I felt the happiest I have ever been. Honor the roots!
+HairyViking111 I'm from Sweden and I had the exact same childhood, my parents are mormons. But when i turned 16 i felt that i was being separated from my true nature. Now i live by the old gods as i should, Sweden belongs to the old gods. Christianity destroyed our culture but i intend to bring it back to my children and they to there. My family goes back in Scandinavia till BC. Honor the roots. And pray for Odins wisdom.
You from Utah?
Northern Survival I am angry at Christianity for forcing our ancestors to convert. It makes me very happy to hear that other people love their culture as much as I do. I plan to do the same with my future family. I hope to someday go to Sweden. Yes I am from Utah. I wish there were more pagans here but I feel that more and more people are being called back to the old ways. Hold the Heathen hammer high.
+HairyViking111 Yepp they forced it but it took them about 250 years to fully turn them christian. The so called christian culture is nothing but a dictatorship that need people to feed on, it's a tool for rule and not unity. Sweden is gonna be 40% Islamists in 2030 so you better hurry. Our government has turned on it's own people and are taking better care of the invaders then us Swedes. This due to the lack of guts and active culture. We have a beautiful culture but non of them in the government can see it. I can imagine that Utah is quite the place to be a pagan to XD.
Yes I have heard much about the Islamization of Sweden. I cannot believe how the Swedish government could do this to their own country. I wish that they would realize that they have an amazing country that has an amazing culture. Sweden doesn't need multiculturalism. Sweden is or the Swedes not for Islam. If it was possible I would love to fight for Sweden. I would fight to the death to keep our culture alive.
+HairyViking111 Valhalla!!!
My story is very similar. I was raised a christian and threw my whole life the gods talked to me and I related it with the devil. Once I connected with the Aesir and Vanir, by simply hosting my own blot, I heard them 1000x more than god's whispers.
This was epic man, respect from sweden!
American Europeans and Europeans are blood. Blood is strong we need religious tolerance though because a bunch of pro whites are christian
@@jokinhan3mmelroy646 Germanic mythology was the Base for Christianity and was created on the old belief system because you can't convert people if the new system don't line up with the old.. swEden🇸🇪
When I was a child, I loved the Christian God but I could feel peoples secrets when I entered churches. It made me physically sick. So I found God in the woods, in trees, in water, and in stones. I would burn a stick and write symbols on the rocks. At night I would stare at the stars and talked to God as if he were the moon. When i grew older people began to tell me that was wrong to do so I kept it to myself. After a terrible marriage and praying for years that God would help, they're was no change. I realized I could have walked away at any time but I stayed because the Bible and Christians told me to. Ive been on my journey for around 2 years now but its really ramped up in the past 3 months. I've never felt such peace. Im still learning so much and I'm happy now. Finally.
To whomever posted this, thank you. I was lost, completely. This video changed my life. Thank you, a million times.
Lo, there do I see my Father
Lo, there do I see my Mother and my sisters and my brothers
Lo, there do I see the line of my people back to the beginning
Lo, they do call to me
They bid me take my place among them in the halls of Valhalla
Where the brave may live forever!
Your brothers, sisters, and mother are all in Valhalla? I doubt it.
As a former Catholic and current heathen I love your video. I felt the same thing ans had the similar experiences. As a Christian I was just so..hateful to everyone. I was raised in a super Christian home where rosery everyday, bible readings, church every Sunday and confessions were rampant. I actually started to watch the show Vikings and got hooked. I did research on the Vikings, culture, religion etc. Found odinism and astrau and became hooked. I found the religion I was looking for all along. And as a current u.s. soldier I feel more connected to my ancestors than ever before. Praise be to the Gods
116PANZERLIED You must have been raised in a violent home, regardless of your family's religion. I live in a very loving christian home.
Tess Farren well...chrsitianity is solely based off other religions...mainly egyptian
116PANZERLIED explain. I really want to refute this argument for the third time
israel = isis ra god, the root of the name is called the god of ra and isis in other words the old testament at least is very influenced by Egyptians. hail oden.
this is not where i learned this but it explains it with credible sources to back up the claim www.eoht.info/page/Is-Ra-El
I was raised in a Christian family, but I never felt the presence of God, or a real connection to the religion of my parents. When I left home for my studies at the age of 18, I started to take an interest in paganism as a whole, and Norse mythology in particular (being interested in the Nordic countries ever since I was 13). The next step for me was historical reenactment, which I took up last year. And through the study of Viking age history, I'm getting a stronger interest in the religion. I've never been a religious person, but the spirituality speaks to me somehow.
It's nice to see someone had a similar path. Thank you for sharing your testimony :)
I can relate so much. Grew up Christian (Episcopalian) and my family raised me to think for myself, to question authority of any kind, religious or secular, and they taught me that "to be a Christian" meant to follow Jesus' example of living with kindness and compassion for everyone. So I was the "old soul hippie" kid in my church. I always kept the Sunday school teachers and Bible study leaders on edge because I innately saw through a lot of the dogmatic politics of the religion. Even when I'd bring up, "Well, that doesn't seem very Jesus-like," they would gloss over the inconsistencies. I still have a great respect and love for Yeshua (Jesus) and his philosophies, but yeah, the fundamentalist Christians can keep their dogma and stuff.
I, too, went to Sweden, in the summer of 2013 as a study abroad college student. I loved it. One of the reasons I chose to go to Sweden is because my maternal great-great grandfather was Swedish and I'd grown up on stories of how he arrived in the States and I wanted to see where he came from. I felt an immediate connection to the land, the people, and the culture while I was there. I actually had a reverse culture shock when I got back home to California.
Long story short, going to Sweden was the start of my inner Pagan stirring. I'm more eclectic in my path (it just seems fitting to me, being American and having different nationalities in my background), but I do feel a draw to some of the Norse gods. I came out of the broom closet to myself and my family as a Christo-Pagan this past March (thankfully, they accepted me, as I'd hoped).
Sorry for the long post, but your video really touched me and I wanted to respond properly. I'm glad you found a path that works for you. Blessed be.
the sea calls us back, the runes are part of our blood.
This video.... it literally made me cry! I feel such a profound connection to every word you just spoke. I cannot even explain the feelings I just went through. Everything you said about your past I done as well. Making up words, symbols, languages. I even drew pictures of various people and named them these weird long names. Like I said everything you pointed out in your past I have done as well. I don't like to speak on my beliefs when it comes to God(s). But I relate and I understand each word you didn't speak. I get it!! There is a balance that can be found. And to everyone who reads this message and views this video... That balance is deep inside you. All you have to do is connect, look, and explore. I'm not saying leave God and Jesus. All I'm saying is find your spirituality.
To you, the unnamed man in this video thank you! I subscribed and will watch every single video you have that you put out on here. I only wish you could contact me so you and I can speak. Your words have moved me so...
Much Love, Melody
I'm glad to have inspired you. :)
The Heathen Voice It would be great if you made more videos. Very interesting
I also teared up when I first watched this video... and a few other times too. The Heathen Voice , your awakening reminded me of my own. I used to be an atheist. I was also raised baptist. I spent years feeling... empty. I knew in my heart that there are other forces at work. Certain things happened in my life, and I ended up finding my roots. My heritage. After trying to follow their moral code, their beliefs, and their faith, I no longer feel stranded. Instead I feel whole, and once again, I'm able to follow my path. Hel awaits... It's the path that determines everything. Hails brother!
I respect Asatru so much.
I’m Dutch, my ancestors honored to Germanic gods.
I’m so happy that so many people are waking up. Its literally hard wired in our DNA.
Oddly enough, it’s the Greek gods that called on me, specifically Aphrodite.
But the old gods are coming back, whether they’re Norse, or Greek, they’re brothers.
Side by side they were the true history of Europe.
Nothing but love and respect for you and your brethren!
Heil mijn zuster, moge de Goden uw pad verlichten.
It's nice to see people believing the old gods. I hope one day they will come back and bring humanity to salvation.
@@templar6225 We were never gone to begin with. We have been under the radar for a long time due to Christianity but now we have the internet and we do not need to hide no more.
ForOdinAndAsgard we still need to hide from them bigots but one day the old gods will reclaim the throne of most powerful religion tyr makt oot !
@@templar6225 Well that is nasty to hear that you are still treated like that in your country. Be strong brother. Hail. One day you will be free.
Heill
This is a very good video of which, I personally somewhat can relate to. I was baptized in a protestant Christian church as a child, I wasn't given a choice, I had no chance to choose a path for myself to follow until the day I realized the manipulation. And I cannot blame my parents for this both because I love them dearly and because it's not their fault. Nowadays, I consider myself pagan and I tend to follow the heathen way as much as I can. I embrace and try to show as much loyalty to my mighty gods and goddesses as I only can. I feel so connected with nature and I get a feeling that I cannot describe by words.
Needless to say, I find this video very helpful and I have great respect for you that you choose to come forth with this. What the Christians did to our ancestors cannot be forgiven nor forgotten.
HailaR WodanaR!
I just found your video and like you were I am torn. I go to church, but have always been a person in nature as a kid. Hunting, fishing, or exploring in the woods. I joined the military to learn and be stronger. I lived in the cities for years, but felt trapped there. I now for the last 7 years own a 17 acre farm and have livestock. Most of the time when I am at home it is outside in nature or sitting on my front porch staring at the mountains. My wife doesn't understand why I am outside so much. It can be freezing cold and I am outside. During this past Christmas I felt the longing in my spirit to learn more about Yule and other traditions. Started watching videos and readling. Like you said I have prayed to Jesus and never heard a world, but in the woods it like they are whispering to me in the wind or the crackling of a fire at night. I have in the last few years, became deeply concerned with what is going on in Europe with the Muslim invasion and the people I come from. Like you don't know my family history, or where I exactly come from, but I want to do the Ancestry DNA to see where my blood comes from orginally. Now, the big issue for me is wife and kids that are Christian. I know this would destroy my family, especially my wife. It like being lost and not knowing which way to head. Any advice would be welcomed!
My family is so closed to my religion,I always love hearing about this stuff it truly makes me feel like I'm not alone thank you for this.
Your words really resonated with me! I'm extremely happy to hear a fellow heathen's story! Skål!
I have constantly battled my Christian faith all my life, always slipped when the Christian god spoke silence. We were taught that he tests us but with faith and conviction he shall carry us through our hard ships. He doesn’t. You inspired me to cut my Christian ties and sprint towards the true gods calling loud. Brother I wish you come back, I’m still waiting for that next point.
This gave me cold chills, and I would definitely love to hear your whole story!! I have been going through the same thing over the last couple of months, and I wholeheartedly agree the Norse gods are the ones that have been talking to me my whole life. Making and sharing videos like this is what people need to see
I am 15, i have started to get connection with the norse gods after that i started to read about them and norse religion.
+Sveino1000 Awesome! Waes hael friend.
Great to hear HAIL to you Brother Sveino
Anthony Reyes Easy Rider When i did y first blot i got contact With some nature spirit or the gods. I could feel someone walking behind me when i left the place that was watching over me. Later on the walk i could hear a bird but i couldnt see it. Later at night when i was outside i heard the same bird.
Probably just a bird bro. Birds tend to sound the same
the Norse gods are real Mt brother and we Norse men need to come back to are heritage I was a Christian for most of my life and all it gave me was unanswered prayers and pain but when I talk to the Norse God my father odin for gidence he always answers my prayers
After 42 years, i am finally finding out about my roots
I'm so completely bummed that this man hasn't posted more. I loved his testimony
He has a main channel, this is a secret one. His real channel is Nixxiom.
This video is so inspiering, when he says when you connect the gods speak 10.000 times louder my blood froze cus that is excatly what I experienced... and it was mindblowing
Yeah that was likely a demon of some kind... or Satan himself. Look:
*1 Kings **19:12**-13 And after the earthquake a fire; but the Lord was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice. And it was so, when Elijah heard it, that he wrapped his face in his mantle, and went out, and stood in the entering in of the cave. And, behold, there came a voice unto him, and said, What doest thou here, Elijah?*
Gotta love a bit of wardruna.
You gonna make more videos mate?
amazingdrummerboy I'm thinking about it. I know it's been a long time since I posted this video, but I don't really have anything to 'say' really. What I can say however is that I've gotten to talk to a lot of people on Skype because of this video, and I've been able to answer a lot of one-to-one questions. I somewhat prefer that approach instead.
Can you talk about all the norse gods like Odin Thor... Ect pls😄
+The Heathen Voice I implore you to make more videos good sir the content is enrapturing.
+Henry Mathews Yes this is a good quality video and I liked your style.
+The Heathen Voice plz do
It's been eight years, and i still didn't forget about this video
I still come back to this video. Know that there are yet more of us! You are never alone, Odin is within you!
I was also raised as a Christian. I went to Sunday school when I was very young. And for the most part, I had no qualms with it. I believed that Jesus was my Lord and all that but as I got older I started to question some of the subtle phrases that I heard. I started to question why people said things like "God-fearing." I never understood why I must fear a person who I also loved. Then later along I started to question other things such as why God claimed to be a loving father figure even though he had done horrible things. At this point, I had started to show a sort of disdain towards Christianity and as my mind started to wander, I had discovered that I actually didn't know where I belong. So, for a while, I was just telling myself "I can interpret Christianity how I want it." But as I started reading more and more about the history of Europe and how the followers of the Cross had committed horrible acts in the name of God I just couldn't forgive such things. So I started to look for my true God, or in this case, Gods. I had started reading about the mythology of the Northern Europeans and I had made a connection with the ancient lore and values. I found myself enthralled by the ideas of honor, wisdom, and strength. But even though I had renounced the Christian god I still felt this sense of guilt. Almost like I was betraying someone. And then there was a day, a day that made me realize that my own family was a little less tolerant that I had previously thought. My mother had started talking about religion and I had hinted at the fact that, and I quote "If I wasn't a Christian, I'd rather be a Pagan" and she turned to me and said with a practically hateful tone "Don't say that! We believe in God in this house!" And with that information, I had reverted back to saying that I was a Christian. Though a little ways after that, I had started to read about the Norse gods again and that reignited my prior belief in them. And my beliefs were set in stone about 8 or 9 months after that. My dog, Zeus, had fallen ill. He was very weak and could barely walk. He had stopped eating, going outside, and was just this empty little fluffball, just staring at the wall. When we had to put him down we were beside ourselves with grief. He had been with us for 10 whole years and just like that he was gone. I was feeling a bit sorrowful and I thought it was a good idea at the time so I went to my altar and I called on Odin. I asked him to lead my poor dog into the afterlife and to give me a sign that he made it. After I had cast the spell I just felt sad. I didn't know how to interpret sign from the gods. But then when we got his ashes back about a week later I read the tin and it said: "Until we meet again on the rainbow bridge." I looked at the inscription and I was overcome with joy. The Rainbow Bridge is a direct reference to the Bifrost bridge that connects Asgard to the nine realms. I went down to my altar and thanked Odin and to this day I am still in his debt. And from that moment onward My faith in the northern gods has been cemented!
Hail to the old gods!
@Vindhlér's Wife Okay I'll bite. What are you offering?
Hey brother! I found this video for the first time around 2 years ago. It was one of the factors which really made me accept the fact that I actually was an Asatruar. My life since then has been widely different in many ways, especially in my way of thinking. I know it is soon 7 years ago since you uploaded this, but if you are still on this account, I would really like you to upload more. About the gods, your experiences with them, and more. It always feels good to see that there are people like me, who has a similar worldview as me. If you are still on here, please respond and consider making a new video. Thanks for your time man! Hell Allfader Oden!
This is probably the closest description for my life I have ever come across. How I finally heard call of the Gods, realizing they had been doing so my entire life to return to home and my ancestral roots. How I answered their call and parted ways with a belief that never felt right to me for an older path all but lost as stamped out by the very religion I followed. How the burden i had placed on myself from being Christian was lifted the first time I offered the Gods some homemade mead and bread then just sat under an Oak tree and introduced myself to them. Thank you brother, you are not alone out there. May Odin grant you wisdom and Thor strength on your journeys.
I came to Asatru some months ago. Before that for 3 years I was LaVeyan Satanist. Before that for 15 years, I was Christian. I believe now that I have finally found the faith right for me. Thank you.
HAIL ODIN HAIL THOR
I see a lot of comments here of people asking if their ancestry is right to be Ásatrú. But the solution is VERY simple; put up an altar with the main Norse gods and try to connect with them. Make a blót and ask them questions and wishes. Wait for signs and messages, thoughts that aren't from yourself, like the voice of consciousness. Nobody better than the gods themselves to tell you if they accept you as a devotee.
agormanvideos sounds to me your trying to pray to the gods like a Monotheist, the Germans and Celts did not pray to their gods, they sacrificed to them and they saw the gods manifest themselves in nature.
Roamy Bard You're wrong, I don't know where did you get that idea. (!?) They did pray to the gods and even had a special position to pray; standing with open arms which is reflected in the rune Algiz/Elhaz.
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actually it was with both arms shoulder level held outwards bent at the elbow and touching the head (it is depicted in both German and Celtic pottery in reference to the sun and labyrinth, to me it seems more Druidic than German but its referenced in both), it had to do with the sacrifice of the bull using the mjolnir. it wasnt a posture of prayer it was a posture of trance.
they did not pray to their gods because they were Pantheists, they sacrificed to their god(s) and rode the soul of the sacrificed animal through ecstatic trance which was the whole damn reason for a blot in the first place.
agormanvideos actually agorman you are correct on the posture, but not its intent. praying is a submissive act, the Celts and Germans werent submissive to their gods. what they did, as i stated earlier was sacrifice and use that animals soul to either ride or send their messages to the gods through ecstatic trance.
Roamy Bard Well I can't sacrifice a bull nowadays. I offer them such things as red wine, mead, bread, candles and incense and I see the gods as my ancestors. I believe I communicate with them. I talk or think to them and they send me thoughts, inspiration, feelings and signs (like finding names of Norse gods in unexpected places). Unfortunately I can't still see them or hear them unless I'm in a trance. The historical aspects of the religion are to be respected of course, but what I really care about is relating to superior beings to improve my life, within a culture I'm fond of (I did the same with Hindu gods for a few months, but I don't like Indian cultures). That's the most important achievement to accomplish, not playing the Viking.
I am currently a devout Christian. But even since 2018 when my coach referred to me as a shield maiden, I’ve been curious of Norse Mythology. I don’t really know what is true. But I do know that the only music that I can eat, sleep, train, and breathe to 24/7 is Norse style music. It ignites this feeling in me that I can’t exactly understand, but it’s powerful. I’m not sure if I’m the only one. But if anyone could here me out, and help me understand, I would appreciate it.
That's the imprint. You have the blood of the Gods so it resonates with godly things. Don't deny it, don't push it away, embrace it and you will see the falsehood of the Abrahamic believes unfold.
I had a similar experience growing up. Odin kept calling and now I'm a proud heathen 🥰
Jesus and Baldur meet in a pub.
"Still waiting?" "Yup"
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HA!
@SunDew Moon Our Lord Jesus Christ is the only God
Amen
@SunDew Moon Jesus is a false god that will doom you, you are a slave of Jesus open your eyes and realize that odin Zeus and ra want whats best for you while Jesus is a monster, please fight with honor and bravery and you shall be granted access to vallaha
I have just recently re-found my Gods. My studies in this have lead to an awakening in my mind of vast proportions. I see the world in a much more clear light and i have a deeper understanding of nature, life, and community. I study meditate and follow the thews. Read the elder edda and the prose edda and the epics to gain knowledge of what it means to be a heathen. This video has a lit a fire in my soul to go harder and faster to know my Gods more.
May Odin give Knowledge on your path,
May Thor grant you strength and courage on your way,
And may Loki give you laughter as you go,
I bid a kinsman and peaceful farewell.
My grand father educated me on our Swedish roots and our extended Swedish family still alive today. I was finally able to understand what influence my path in this life and my path was never influenced by Christian morals. The gods have spoken to me my entire life I am alive therefore they are alive inside me
You have the gift of a storyteller, a valued gift in the old days, still is. You've earned my sub, and thumbs up. I want to hear more about your ancestors, and what bonding with them has taught you. Always nice to hear a fellow heathen finding his or her roots. For the tree to be able to grow large and strong, the connection with it's roots has to be as strong; if not stronger.
I can't explain how much I related to this I got chills
Same here. I grew up in a Christian household. But around the age of 13 I started to be an Atheist. I remained like that for a while,until one day. I just got this feeling inside. A connection to my ancestors. I looked up "Norse religion" wondering what they practiced. I found something that really just made me feel that I had done something that just felt... right. I later realized that it had been all around me. My girlfriend was Wiccan and practiced spells with none other than the old Norse runes. My neighbor had the Hagalaz rune on her wall, and my dad had named our dog Odin for an unknown reason. I am know a Theodist and wish to die in battle so that I may fight honourably alongside my gods at Ragnarok.
P.S.I am 14 right now.
***** I've seen that. It's quite good.
Also, just in case you were thinking it, what I said about death sounded kind of dumb. I know. I've decided to probably join up with SWAT team so I can balance normal life and battle.
***** Thank you, though. And good luck to you too.
I also. I wish to fight alongside with you as well.
+Athelstan Same here but my process leading me to it was a bit longer. I gave up Christianity at 16 but was like a leaf in the wind until my ancestors called me to the old gods. The connection is unbelievable
@Carmicha3l For Thou, Christian to the Core:
Hail Hoarr, the One-Eyed,
Hail Glad-of-war, Grim, Raider and Third!
Hail Seeker of Knowledge,
Hail The God of the Gallows!
Hail the weilder of Gungnir the hallowed spear,
Hail the Blind Eyed!
Hail the Valfather,
Hail the Allfather,
Hail, Odin!
I became disenchanted with Christianity in the same way, for the same reasons. This really speaks to me. My family is from Norway and central Germany (Thüringen) and I've been living in Germany for 14 years. I fell out of Christianity at about age 16 but have always felt that there was something out there for me. I always felt a calling. I found it in Ásatrú about 2 years ago and have had, what feels to me, a happier, more complete life. The doubt and worry of Christianity, the empty loneliness of atheism, are no longer of concern for me. I feel spiritually fulfilled and complete.
Thank you so much for sharing your story.
Æthelstan from vikings feels like a relatable character for ex Christians or people questioning Christianity.
They are speaking to us all :D It is up to us to see, feel or hear them :D
It's getting warm in my hart when i hear you talk about this :D
Just found this in September of 2020. Wish there were more videos though. I can relate 100%.
I was raised Catholic but never really felt it. So I have been an agnostic for the last 5 years. I started reading a series of books by Bernard Cornwell and his descriptions of the Viking gods started me on the asatru path. I put on my mulnier a year ago and have come to love the gods. Thanks for your story it was one of the first I listened to when I started my journey.
I was raised a christian and for almost 5 yrs now I've been Asatru. When you were talking about your experience with the runes I had sort of the same experience as a kid but not with runes. I remember when I used to pray to god I used to give offerings and strongly felt that made more sense. When I first read about Asatru I just sat there and literally yelled "That's me!" I was excited because at the time I found Asatru I had been going through a search to express myself spiritually.
And yes the gods are soo loud and clear.
Odin guide you with his wisdom
Odin has no wisdom. Odin does not exist.
gray man how do you know? Also, why do you have a profile picture of him then?
@@grayman7208 can u prove it that Odin doesnt exist?
@@user-ex5sh4lb2x i don't need to ... you prove he does exist.
@@user-ex5sh4lb2x i don't have to prove he does not exist.
can you prove he does ?
show me one first person account in history of someone talking to odin.
I am curious to learn more. I am 40% Scandanavian and I want to get back to my roots also. I was raised Christian by my adoptive parents, I want to learn Asatru!
Interesting in that you have a goddess's name. The gods have many names and Thea is usually known as Thrud, Thor's daughter, goddess of storms, strength, and beauty. Names and spelling depended on which Germanic language, tribe, and/or nation you were in.
That is so cool thank you!
***** Same name! *high fives*
+Thea Amelia Hei, hvordan går det med deg? xD
I would advice to start reading the Eddas, this probably is always the first step since they are our most important source. Enjoy learning about your ancestral culture and belief system.
Are you still Asatru? This was 4 years ago
this dude earns from the deepest bottom of my heart, 9 biilion subs, may the gods with you, Brothers and Sisters!
I LOVE WARDRUNA!!!!! This is by far one of the greatest videos on UA-cam. I love your story and it really resonates with me. Thank you 🙏
Thank you for your words and sharing with others your own evolution. I realy hope this will help to others to understand/solve their own inner and very deep spititual and moral conflicts. Big respect Brother!!!
Ivan Motloch togethere we wil revive the fiath the christians have been runing fore there punishment fore fare to long
@Vindhlér's Wife yes
Thank you for this fantastic video. I also grew up in a Christian family (even have an uncle and cousin who are pastors) but have always felt awkward about it. I've never felt at peace and I've always been fascinated by other religions. There have been several odd things that have led me down this particular path but they've ended in me looking into Asatru lately. I already feel at peace. Anyway, what literature would your recommend for someone just beginning to dip their toes into Asatru?
I grew up in the American South, surrounded by Baptists, though my own family was mostly nonreligious. Despite this, the old gods have always spoken to me, since my earliest memories, and it is only recently that I've begun to listen. Since I have, I've had this sense of rightness, and I know I chose well.
I thought I was alone in these thoughts.I know now I am not. Ever since I have accepted where I came from, and ergo who I am, I have been at peace with myself.
Thank you
I just want to say thank you so much.
13:15 moved me to tears.....I am an Indian and unfortunately i too don't know my ancestors though i am Hindu . The point about connecting to your origins through the mythologies of the people who've walked before you, is something that takes a very deep realization to grasp . Its something only a few a capable of arriving at , and of those few , even few go through the experiences that point them to this path of redeeming themselves (if that phrase can applied).
To articulate this is critical in today's world and you've done it.
Indra, Zeus, Jupiter, Thor, etc come from the same source and are from cousin religions. Abrahamic religions are unrelated to natural religions. Dharmic is natural. Abrahamic religions are un-natural and initially require coercion. Threats of death, damnation, starvation, are modus operandi for Yahweh. The joy is you won't get roasted or beheaded. Join the borg or die. No wonder the churches are empty when there is no sword to force you.
This really helped me, I'm very new to this but hearing your transformation over the years was inspirational. Thank you for putting this video together.
Dude I have been Pagan for about 17 years, and this bought tears to my eyes. I remember, being raised Christian, exactly what you are talking about, and what it felt like to come home. Good for you, and I subscribed just on the merits of this video alone. I can't wait to see some of your forthcoming videos, especially those aimed at atheist ideas!
Hail Odin!
The gods are alive and well. May they see and carry you brother, let not your hearth break to the cold, may your journey be swift as Thor watches over you. Sleep and wake anew to the light of baldr.
you have my respect
I don't believe in any God or gods
I'm atheist but I agree with you
I like to listen to story of Norse mythology more than stories of Abrahamic religions ,
may you find your way to Valhalla and be with Odin .
I'd love to hear/watch more videos from you. I can definitely relate a ton. Great work and keep on going forward man.
Kudos! I too was a Christian minister and Odin called me out. I also discovered my Nordic ancestry. I learned how evil Christianity is and that Jesus is an evil extraterrestrial from the Sumerian tablets. I'm happy now with the gods and goddesses.
When I heard Helvegen I was like AHHHHH
Same ;)
You helped me open my ears to the call of the old gods and my ancestors. Thank you. Skoll brother.
This is the best example I have been able to relate to so far! This made me cry. Thank you for sharing this, as I am also currently going through this transformation from Christianity and a Christian childhood to discovering Asatru. Thank you so much for sharing!
Hail the Aesir, hail the Vanir, hail the gods!
Hail the Gods! Hail the Ancestors! Hail the AFA!!!
it is a matter of respect..not worship. you should honor the gods and our ancestors listen and live by them. but don't be their slaves
Brother this touched my heart in a way that I haven't felt in a long time. I could relate so well to your words. May the Gods guide you and continue to hold you dear.
i found this in a time where i never thought id find anything good. and i was thrilled to hear you say that about hearing the gods 10000 louder. thank you. its good to hear what you. believe reaffirmed. hailsa brother!
Hold the Heathen Hammer High my friend !
Pretty powerful video. Your story is just like mine, minus the missionary part. Dad was a baptist pastor and look how I ended up. :) Hail the Gods.
What a beautiful and moving testimony.
You weren't kidding when you said they speak thousands of times louder than the Christian god.
I have never felt such a powerful manifestation of the presence of a god or goddess before in a wakeful state.
This was when I was visited by Odin and he introduced me to the rest of his pantheon.
I could feel and see in my mind's eye all of them around my bed in my room!!! It was amazing!!
Also the ongoing communication with Odin instructing me was very strong with synchronicities happening a lot as well.
glad you made this video. I always known I was different to other children because I would ask my ancestors for guidance even tho my family are Christian. I prayed to Jesus and every time I did something bad would happen to me. so at the age of 16 I asked my ancestors for guidance.i disciplined myself to become spiritual and connect to the God's of my ancestors. it's very powerful . I love being a warrior like my ancestors. I don't go around fighting but just train practice and give thanks to woden for me as a Anglo saxon but it's the same God as the Vikings.
I was raised catholic, but not very devoted. My family didn't really profess their faith, but we were labeled as catholic. Over the years I began to feel abandoned by God. I was in middle school when I became atheist because I didn't believe what my parents told me, I questioned the Catholic Church. Then I learned of the Christian atrocities described in the video. When I started high school I labeled myself as a buddhist to enlighten myself. That faded with my confirmation when I was 14 and I became catholic again. But I remembered what my church had done throughout history. I started to search for a religion that agreed with my beliefs. Now I am an asatruar and only 15. Don't let your parents tell you what to believe; believe in what agrees with your morals and your conscience. The vikings weren't bloodthirsty pagans. That is a stereotype to further the church's popularity. There is a reason Christianity is the most popular religion, because it was forced on people who were forced to give up their own faith.
Dalton Campbell almost every single religion has a history of being forced upon others. It's not just Christianity. Only exception i can think of is wicca, because it is a modern day religion and law prohibits people from having religion forced upon
The Wiccans didn't have a religion forced on them, they were just burned at the stake for being Wiccan
Wait are you saying that almost every religion has had another religion forced on them or they have forced their religion on someone else? If it is the second one I can think of a few religious tolerant empire such as the Mongols or the Norse
Dalton Campbell I'm saying that a large majority of religions were forced upon people because of some empire or kingdom ore something. My point is that it isn't the religion thats violent, its emperors and kings. There have also been instances of atheism being forced, like Stalin's genocide
That is true, but Christianity is usually never mentioned. Have you seen A.D. Or the Bible on television. They show what happens to Jesus, but they don't show what his followers do after christianity is legalized. I have not seen any mention of Christian atrocities in textbooks or on television and now the Catholic Church just acts like it never happened. They just swept it under the rug and hoped people would forget about it
The old gods have come into my life.
I'm speechless. I cannot say anything about this except please, please post more videos. I'm completely dumbfounded on this. I've been studying Ásatrú for around a month now and I've barley scraped the surface of it. I'd be very very thankful if you posted more videos.
I relate with all of this. Iv completely abandoned the Christians God over my obsession with the old Gods. My fascination has led me here. I use to pray all the time to get my wife pregnant with our second child. When I finally made my switch I prayed to freyer and Freya and a month later we had our second child on the way! Hail alfaderin
Somehow I find it hard to connect with the old gods, because i don't know anyone else who think the same way.
But when I pray (i don't even know if i'm doing it right) i feel something like a deep power rising from within myself. Is that what the gods response is?
I'm rather knew to this, and i still have to learn alot, but i know iin my heart, that this is my religion.
Your story with the runes is awesome!
pray? do you want to get ignored by them? if not get some offerings
JIKMADATOR WURUNWA
I don't think that's necessary for every occasion.
Obstgeist7 not every one, but praying is not a way to get noticed. it would be like me saying you "look good today" immediately followed by a "now that i have talked you we are best friends"...i doesn't work that way, if you want to connect with them then please them...though it undoubtedly changes for whatever god/godess/creature you are trying to contact
Convexity Hróðvitnisson once a month I collect garbage in the nature, because i believe, that the gods are a part of nature and if I do something good for that, i do something good for them aswell
Obstgeist7 i guess that could work, but yet again depends on what gods you worship/serve/are trying to get the attention of. allow me to say i am no professional, but i'm just going by experiences i have had
I’m Puerto Rican and African American and over the past year I felt a connection to Asatru, I did not know why until I did my research and really looked into it all this video truly represents so many things that have happened in my life with growing up in a Christian household, it truly is mind blowing
i don’t know what you’re doing now eight years later but THANK YOU.
I love how you explained your journey and I have so much respect for that. The way how you explained your household all the way to your adulthood is exactly the same for how I was raised and how I found myself. Until I matured and became a man, I then realized that Christianity was not for me but the old Norse gods were very much my calling. I thought I was alone by the age of 14 all the way to 18 until I found out there was a Norse church that just opened and my heart felt filled with excitement. Hearing your video has definitely made me want to find out my ancestors past and want to learn more about heathenism. Thank you so much for posting this video and I praise you brother.
All hail the Alfather and to the many gods that we worship
Question:
Was this Swedish family
(who obviously had a very positive influence on you)...
a Christian family or an asatru family??
Maybe they were good to you less because they were a religious family
and more because they chose to be good people regardless of their religious faith??
probably a secular famliy. but swedens history of morals are very hethenry of consept. in my opinion Christianity destroyed European Culture.
+Caty the Cat ????
"Don't lie... don't cheat.... don't murder... don't steal".
Yeah, I know.... "real destructive" concepts, right??
VredesStall stoning people....staying under one allmighty being and doing whatver it tells you....homophobia....pushback towards women....obey or get thrown in a pit of fire....
+Caty the Cat
And Odin is said to have hung himself from Yggdrisil and his worshipers apparently followed suit
by strangling victims and casting them into bogs or having slave-girls 'willingly' follow their
deceased chieftains into the afterlife by being gang-raped & murdered at the site of a ship burial
(as witnessed & recorded by Ibn Fadlan).
Yep...
those early heathens really had it all figured out
until those cruel & oppressive Christians come on the scene...
didn't they??
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