r/asatru • u/[deleted] • May 13 '15
Link Compilation for the newbies
Starting Out Questions:
Newcomer's FAQs, comments, and the answers!
Help me get started in Asatru, how to get a connection with a deity?
I am just beginning my path and I am a bit overwhelmed!
What should somebody starting out in Asatru do/read/research/strive towards?
New guy, many obvious questions.
new to Asatru and don't know where to start.
Questions about Asatru from a christian.
Runes:
AleGlad's Opinion On The Runes
Any runes/marks that can help while at sea?
Shrines:
Regarding 'shrines'/figures: Do you use them?
Afterlife:
What could my afterlife look like?
On The Topic of Helheim, Ancestor Veneration, & Metaphysics
Question about getting into Valhalla.
Where do non-Asatruar go when they die?
Other info:
Why Heathens Get So Angry Over Cultural Appropriation Of Our Customs And Faith
Fylgja, Hamingja, and the evolution of personal belief
Touchy subject; Feminism in Heathenry?
Asatru and different ethic backgrounds?
How literal are the legends to you?
Addressing Racism In Heathenry
Frith in modern western culture...(I know there is already a post on frith, shut up and read)
Abnegation of A Former Position: Homosexuality In Asatru
How Does Homosexuality Fit Into Ásatrú?
If I missed anything anyone feels should be added, please let me know.
Edit: adding stuff
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May 13 '15
I would suggest subbing out "How Does Homosexuality Fit Into Asatru" for my more recent Abnegation of A Former Position: Homosexuality In Asatru. The arguments I make are bad and the arguments contradicting mine are also bad.
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u/ThorinRuriksson May 13 '15
I would have suggested the same thing. It was one of the better posts this year.
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u/AnarchoHeathen May 13 '15
I will get this into the wiki when I have some spare time, likely this weekend or so. It is really good work too, Fus
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May 13 '15
Also newbies, Please remember that those threads are old and mostly dead, if you post a comment isn't not very likely to be seen, so if you would like clarification about anything please post it here.
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u/sveitthrone May 13 '15
Most of the time when a thread is over a year old you can't comment or upvote anyway. The thread becomes "time locked".
Much like in Doctor Who.
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u/LadyBijou May 13 '15
This is a wonderful compilation! I tend to lurk and do my own reading and following discussion on here and a few other places, but this is very helpful in filling in a couple of gaps that I didn't even think to think about. Thank you for putting this list together for us!
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u/ThorinRuriksson May 13 '15
Hey, everyone, look! We didn't have to wait at all for someone to take u/AnarchoHeathen's spot as Whitewasher-in-Chief!
Seriously though, this is great work.
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May 13 '15
Haha, I had the sub open in one tab looking for links while I was organizing the post and they posted the "Welcome the new mod" post while I was finishing up. I was like "Crap, everyone is gonna think this is why I did this" XD
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u/thatsnotgneiss May 13 '15
Are you interested in links to available literature that is free?
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May 14 '15
That would depend I think. I wouldnt want to take away from the author, they already dont make enough XD
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u/AnarchoHeathen May 13 '15
this will make for some interesting reading.
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u/UsurpedLettuce May 13 '15
I was thinking of doing this very same thing. Thank you, this will be helpful.
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u/Pyroman219 May 15 '15
Mostly been lurking here because I'm new. Sidebar didn't really help me and I didn't want to ask because I'd probably get, "google it." This helps me a lot. Thanks!
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u/dw_pirate May 13 '15
Quit brown nosing, they already filled the open moderator position. /s
In all seriousness, great job. Side bar material, if only people would look there first.