Comments on: Episode 7- New to Asatru http://ravencast.podbean.com/2007/03/03/episode-7-new-to-asatru/ An Asatru podcast for and about our community. We'll have great interviews, discuss Lore, our gods and goddesses, and anything else relating to Asatru. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:34:38 +0000 http://podbean.com/?v=3.2 by: Ashton Gentzler http://ravencast.podbean.com/2007/03/03/episode-7-new-to-asatru/#comment-49200 Mon, 10 Sep 2007 22:02:48 +0000 http://ravencast.podbean.com/2007/03/03/episode-7-new-to-asatru/#comment-49200 Hey guys, im new to asatru and you show has been great and alot of help for me... lol just wanted to say thanks and keep up the good fight. Hey guys, im new to asatru and you show has been great and alot of help for me… lol just wanted to say thanks and keep up the good fight.

]]> by: Corey Wicks http://ravencast.podbean.com/2007/03/03/episode-7-new-to-asatru/#comment-41391 Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:20:02 +0000 http://ravencast.podbean.com/2007/03/03/episode-7-new-to-asatru/#comment-41391 On the matter of public shrines, I recently discovered an abandoned black marble quarry near the Eagle Cap Wilderness Area in NE Oregon. I've often thought that Wallowa County would be the perfect spot to build The Two Towers from Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy. Orthanc could be build on Alder Slope and the fortress of Barad-Dur could be built atop the 9,000-foot Bonneville Mountain. (You'd have to see the locations to know why I would say that.) Of course, that'd take an act of Congress since Bonneville sits in wilderness area. That being said, I like the concept of building a gothic cathedral to actually honor gothic culture rather than Catholicism. Remember too that the very act of building the cathedrals was such a massive project that it changed the course of western civilization. What would be the modern equivalent of a medieval cathedral? And how could that honor the gothic gods and culture? On the matter of public shrines, I recently discovered an abandoned black marble quarry near the Eagle Cap Wilderness Area in NE Oregon. I’ve often thought that Wallowa County would be the perfect spot to build The Two Towers from Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings trilogy. Orthanc could be build on Alder Slope and the fortress of Barad-Dur could be built atop the 9,000-foot Bonneville Mountain. (You’d have to see the locations to know why I would say that.) Of course, that’d take an act of Congress since Bonneville sits in wilderness area.

That being said, I like the concept of building a gothic cathedral to actually honor gothic culture rather than Catholicism. Remember too that the very act of building the cathedrals was such a massive project that it changed the course of western civilization. What would be the modern equivalent of a medieval cathedral? And how could that honor the gothic gods and culture?

]]> by: Corey Wicks http://ravencast.podbean.com/2007/03/03/episode-7-new-to-asatru/#comment-41389 Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:13:21 +0000 http://ravencast.podbean.com/2007/03/03/episode-7-new-to-asatru/#comment-41389 I found the discussion of his dream quite interesting and reminds me of the visitations from Odin written about in the Heimskringla, in the Olaf Trygvasson saga. It would be intersting to catalogue these types of dreams and to see if they are somehow on the rise. Carl Jung, you know, had similar dreams. Another interesting interview and a great introduction to Asatru. I found the discussion of his dream quite interesting and reminds me of the visitations from Odin written about in the Heimskringla, in the Olaf Trygvasson saga. It would be intersting to catalogue these types of dreams and to see if they are somehow on the rise. Carl Jung, you know, had similar dreams.

Another interesting interview and a great introduction to Asatru.

]]> by: craig http://ravencast.podbean.com/2007/03/03/episode-7-new-to-asatru/#comment-41178 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 21:40:03 +0000 http://ravencast.podbean.com/2007/03/03/episode-7-new-to-asatru/#comment-41178 Great podcast, guys. You're really hitting your stride. I'm behind a few podcasts, and as a newcomer like Sean, I'm looking forward to the "Asatru 101" podcasts. It's great to hear about other newcomers' experiences with the faith. Great podcast, guys. You’re really hitting your stride. I’m behind a few podcasts, and as a newcomer like Sean, I’m looking forward to the “Asatru 101″ podcasts. It’s great to hear about other newcomers’ experiences with the faith.

]]> by: Seth W. http://ravencast.podbean.com/2007/03/03/episode-7-new-to-asatru/#comment-39945 Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:38:05 +0000 http://ravencast.podbean.com/2007/03/03/episode-7-new-to-asatru/#comment-39945 I personally am in love with your podcast, I really liked this episode, however, I am in favor of public shrines ( definitely not churches.) for the gods. I personally am in love with your podcast, I really liked this episode, however, I am in favor of public shrines ( definitely not churches.) for the gods.

]]> by: Erik http://ravencast.podbean.com/2007/03/03/episode-7-new-to-asatru/#comment-35361 Mon, 07 May 2007 21:17:22 +0000 http://ravencast.podbean.com/2007/03/03/episode-7-new-to-asatru/#comment-35361 Thanks for your views, Naos. I am in Sweden now and I think that the Asatruic community is in fact stronger in the USA than it is here. Religion is not important with the majority, and most people live their lives by nature and their families. The culture is still evident, but the ancient people and their ways are not really important anymore, as it is seen as merely history. The spirit of finding your roots in America is why I think folkish Asatru is so strong, and I think heritage is taken for granted in Nordic countries. Just giving my observations. Thanks for your views, Naos. I am in Sweden now and I think that the Asatruic community is in fact stronger in the USA than it is here. Religion is not important with the majority, and most people live their lives by nature and their families. The culture is still evident, but the ancient people and their ways are not really important anymore, as it is seen as merely history. The spirit of finding your roots in America is why I think folkish Asatru is so strong, and I think heritage is taken for granted in Nordic countries. Just giving my observations.

]]> by: Naos http://ravencast.podbean.com/2007/03/03/episode-7-new-to-asatru/#comment-35212 Sun, 06 May 2007 18:10:09 +0000 http://ravencast.podbean.com/2007/03/03/episode-7-new-to-asatru/#comment-35212 Erik, When he said "it's pretty easy to figure out who is what." I beleave he meant that people should research any association or kindred before joining. It is pretty easy to see what outlook each "group" is promoteing, and a little research allows folk to associate with people of compatible beliefs and negateing the need for arguements. Dave, Sandi Thanks to you and all your guests for the hard work you are all putting in. The podcasts are awesome Erik, When he said “it’s pretty easy to figure out who is what.” I beleave he meant that people should research any association or kindred before joining. It is pretty easy to see what outlook each “group” is promoteing, and a little research allows folk to associate with people of compatible beliefs and negateing the need for arguements.

Dave, Sandi Thanks to you and all your guests for the hard work you are all putting in. The podcasts are awesome

]]> by: Ravencast http://ravencast.podbean.com/2007/03/03/episode-7-new-to-asatru/#comment-34949 Fri, 04 May 2007 00:22:51 +0000 http://ravencast.podbean.com/2007/03/03/episode-7-new-to-asatru/#comment-34949 While I see the genetic/cultural history as a big plus for the practicing Asatruar, it is not wholey determative. Folks should look into their history for their religious path. But in the end, they must follow what calls them. In truth, we are 3000 miles and 1000 years away from the Norse. And yet, I feel a strong bond with them. Why? Because their Ideals call to me stronger then anything else around today. Inspiration is a holy thing, indeed. Dave While I see the genetic/cultural history as a big plus for the practicing Asatruar, it is not wholey determative. Folks should look into their history for their religious path. But in the end, they must follow what calls them.

In truth, we are 3000 miles and 1000 years away from the Norse. And yet, I feel a strong bond with them. Why? Because their Ideals call to me stronger then anything else around today. Inspiration is a holy thing, indeed.

Dave

]]> by: Erik http://ravencast.podbean.com/2007/03/03/episode-7-new-to-asatru/#comment-34763 Thu, 03 May 2007 01:59:57 +0000 http://ravencast.podbean.com/2007/03/03/episode-7-new-to-asatru/#comment-34763 I'm still trying to figure out what he meant by "it's pretty easy to figure out who is what." It came out kind of bad, but I think he meant to say that part of your spiritual journey should be looking into your own past. This doesn't really hold water for people with mixed religious and racial makeups, but it is a common view of folkish Asatruars like myself. I agree that it would be kind of alien and unnatural to want to become a part of an old Chinese order, if you are something totally different. But what makes it better in my mind is that those people believe that the ways of the Norse Gods are closest and a part of them, so they are forming roots that will hopefully grow into many branches. I have to say that I am very much like him, and I personally question why people would want to stray away from their tribe or ancestral community. I feel it is a dishonor. I’m still trying to figure out what he meant by “it’s pretty easy to figure out who is what.” It came out kind of bad, but I think he meant to say that part of your spiritual journey should be looking into your own past. This doesn’t really hold water for people with mixed religious and racial makeups, but it is a common view of folkish Asatruars like myself. I agree that it would be kind of alien and unnatural to want to become a part of an old Chinese order, if you are something totally different. But what makes it better in my mind is that those people believe that the ways of the Norse Gods are closest and a part of them, so they are forming roots that will hopefully grow into many branches. I have to say that I am very much like him, and I personally question why people would want to stray away from their tribe or ancestral community. I feel it is a dishonor.

]]> by: redbaron998 http://ravencast.podbean.com/2007/03/03/episode-7-new-to-asatru/#comment-20011 Sun, 25 Mar 2007 03:03:46 +0000 http://ravencast.podbean.com/2007/03/03/episode-7-new-to-asatru/#comment-20011 Hey. First off I love your show and I applaud your efforts for the Asatru community. I particullarly enjoyed your latest episode epically as someone who only knows some basic information about Asatru, pretty much whats been in your show and a little online reading. As a Catholic it was disheartening to hear of the guest speakers bad experince with Catholicism, but I am happy he has found a place where he can best experince his spiritual journey. Anyways it was a great show and great for someone who likes to learn about other religions and belief systems. Hey. First off I love your show and I applaud your efforts for the Asatru community. I particullarly enjoyed your latest episode epically as someone who only knows some basic information about Asatru, pretty much whats been in your show and a little online reading. As a Catholic it was disheartening to hear of the guest speakers bad experince with Catholicism, but I am happy he has found a place where he can best experince his spiritual journey. Anyways it was a great show and great for someone who likes to learn about other religions and belief systems.

]]> by: Rick http://ravencast.podbean.com/2007/03/03/episode-7-new-to-asatru/#comment-14688 Sun, 11 Mar 2007 00:36:48 +0000 http://ravencast.podbean.com/2007/03/03/episode-7-new-to-asatru/#comment-14688 Really good show, guys. Sean did a good job, and I suspect this episode will serve many "newbees" out there who wonder if anyone else sees things as they do. Really good show, guys. Sean did a good job, and I suspect this episode will serve many “newbees” out there who wonder if anyone else sees things as they do.

]]> by: neicie http://ravencast.podbean.com/2007/03/03/episode-7-new-to-asatru/#comment-13639 Mon, 05 Mar 2007 18:22:01 +0000 http://ravencast.podbean.com/2007/03/03/episode-7-new-to-asatru/#comment-13639 awesome! awesome!

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