Comments on: Heathenry and Modernity: Some informal thoughts from a Heathen Technocrat

By: My Runes, Your Runes and Runa Hiding « Elhaz Ablaze

My Runes, Your Runes and Runa Hiding « Elhaz Ablaze — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 01:57:54 +0000

[...] The difference between the occult systems of the modern age and the Runic system of old is that in the latter there is no ‘final aim’, ‘last explanation of everything’, ‘final revelation of God’ or final state of consciousness like ‘Nirvana‘, ‘Eternal Bliss‘, ‘Samadhi‘ or ‘Heaven‘. If anything, there is the will to power, to continuance and enjoyment of life and the expansion of consciousness. I find these aims are of great importance today. The expansion of consciousness and continuation of life can be seen as the sole dictums of evolution itself. That’s why the attempt of some Ásatrú groups today to deny this evolutionary aspect of our tradition – like its contribution to the development of modern science – is not only historically wrong, but also dangerous in the sense that only science and traditional wisdom can prevent humankind from the ecological desaster we’re facing now. Sweyn Plowright stresses the connection between our Heathen Germanic Tradition and modern ideas and ideals in his article ‘Heathenry and Modernity’: [...]

By: Kicking Romantic Rear For Its Own Good « Elhaz Ablaze

Kicking Romantic Rear For Its Own Good « Elhaz Ablaze — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 01:04:50 +0000

[...] Heathenry to Enlightenment and Romantic values. I guess I’ve been provoked by Sweyn Plowright’s article on the subject, as well as various other reflections, readings, and [...]

By: Kerstin

Kerstin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:02:35 +0000

Thank you Sweyn!! Much like I have thought, but couldn’t put into words.

By: Odinsdottir

Odinsdottir — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:02:07 +0000

Rock on! What a breath of fresh air…I don’t see the practicality of Amish Asatru on a large scale, either.
This is the 21st Century. The Folk need to learn to deal, and evolve, as well, or I fear they’ll end up becoming like the dodo bird, a joke AND extinct.
IMO, to be a living breathing religion, or path, you have to take the past and use it as your foundation, but you also have to build upon it…incorporate new ideas and practices.
Our ancestors would NOT be practicing the same way now as they did then…and to think that they would is to have your head in the sand.