Although Operation Metro Surge has drawn down, its affects on the Twin Cities continues. Two prominent Heathen organizations have issued statements supporting the people of Minnesota.

https://wildhunt.org/2026/02/heathen-organizations-respond-to-ice-operations.html

#pagan #heathen #minneapolis #ice #heathensagainsthate #thetroth

Earlier this month, Sonya Massey, a Black woman living near Springfield, Illinois, was killed in her home by a sheriff’s deputy after she called for assistance. The body camera footage shows another deputy on the scene had prominent Norse-themed tattoos. TWH explains the symbols on display and reactions from members of the Heathen community.

https://wildhunt.org/2024/07/heathen-imagery-appears-during-video-of-fatal-shooting-of-a-black-woman.html

#heathen #pagan #vegvisir #TheTroth #policeviolence #policebrutality #sonyamassey #illinois

In a unanimous decision, The Troth has removed Diana Paxson from all positions including Clergy and Elder as well as revoked her membership status.

https://wildhunt.org/2024/05/the-troth-removes-diana-paxson-from-all-positions-in-unanimous-decision.html

#thetroth #dianapaxson #asatru #heathenry #pagan

The Inclusive Heathen organization, The Troth, suspends Pagan Elder Diana Paxson after a clergy candidate raises concerns about Paxon’s judgement regarding reported abuse.

https://wildhunt.org/2024/05/the-troth-suspends-diana-paxson-from-duties.html

#TheTroth #Heathen #Asatru #DianaPaxson #netflix #Greyhaven #Pagan

Pagan Community Notes for Nov 27, 2023:

In this weeks Pagan Community Notes, The Beaver Moon, The Troth is organizing an International Pagan Day of Prayer and Action for Peace, announcements, holiday events, announcements, and elephant babies.

TWH wants to know - what's your read of the Beaver or Mourning Moon? Let us know in the comments!

https://wildhunt.org/2023/11/pagan-community-notes-week-of-november-27-2023.html

#fullmoon #beavermoon #mourningmoon #gemini #thetroth #DayOfPrayerandActionForPeace #elephants #tigers #babyanimals #pagan #witchcraft

Pagan Community Notes for June 19, 2023

🟢Juneteenth is celebrated in the US🟢The Troth elects a new Steer🟢A Christian Pastor idealizes suicide bombers🟢An Extraordinary Sword thought to be from 1,400BCE is found🟢Stonehenge is getting ready for the Summer Solstice with a live stream🟢

Plus more news, announcements, Pagan events, upcoming gatherings and more, including our Tarot of the Week and Positively Noteworthy item -- What is Juneteenth and why is it important?

https://wildhunt.org/2023/06/pagan-community-notes-week-of-june-19-2023.html

#juneteenth #thetroth #stonehenge #archaeology #summersolstice #pagan #wicca #witches

I like this subtle shift toward an emphasis on how The Troth interacts with and supports people rather than dictating what and how they believe.

"Hail Fenrir: Celebrating the Troth’s New Position Statement" by my friend, Luke Babb. https://wildhunt.org/2023/06/hail-fenrir-celebrating-the-troths-new-position-statement.html

#pagan #heathen #TheTroth #Inclusive

Even though I don't consider a personal relationship with gods an important part of my religious practice, I still frame myself as a #Heathen. I'm a member of #TheTroth and I read a lot.

I do not make offerings to the gods though, and I do not petition them. I observe and acknowledge seasons, milestones, my people and family, my home, my surroundings. If I feel an intuitive nudge, I'm much more likely to ascribe it to some local wight or an ancestor.

As a somewhat related aside, I really don't understand the Brotru obsession with Valhalla. We've seen what a single traumatic event can do to a person's enjoyment of existence, but being thrown into a battlefield every day for all eternity with no possible escape is supposed to be a good thing? I'll happily sink into a mound, thanks.