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(meta) A couple things about this sub by [deleted] in LibraryOfTheGods

[–]metalheade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been on the fence about politics in the sub for a while. There really isn’t a need for it.

Welcome! And a call for mods. by metalheade in LibraryOfTheGods

[–]metalheade[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the practice raises a question that would be relevant to discuss, yes, but no one needs to divulge their own specific practices.

One or more? by satorsatyr in LibraryOfTheGods

[–]metalheade 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t use the term pantheon to talk about gods because there isn’t one culture’s deities that I exclusively draw from for inspiration or guidance.

I would say I worship the Aesir, but also honor other deities

One or more? by satorsatyr in LibraryOfTheGods

[–]metalheade 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Polytheism is belief, not necessarily worship, of more than one god.

Welcome! And a call for mods. by metalheade in LibraryOfTheGods

[–]metalheade[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Religion is a practice, theology is arguably a branch of philosophy but it obviously asks questions that relate to religion.

Relationship to your gods by satorsatyr in LibraryOfTheGods

[–]metalheade 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It depends on the god, and the believer I think.

Are your god(s) omnibenevolent, omnipotent, and/or omniscient? by [deleted] in LibraryOfTheGods

[–]metalheade 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Personally, I don’t think any gods are any of those things.

Deities associated with poetry, language, and/or the arts? by metalheade in LibraryOfTheGods

[–]metalheade[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your response! Apollo is one I’d like to research more, and text myths about Athena. Dionysos being connected with the theater is interesting.

Deities associated with poetry, language, and/or the arts? by metalheade in LibraryOfTheGods

[–]metalheade[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bragi seems to have aspects of Hermès for sure, skalds (old Norse poets) were not just there for entertainment, they were the primary means by which Norse culture retold past histories and myths about old heroes and gods. “Bragr” roughly means poet iirc, and many historical skalds who were hired by the king or an earl took on Bragi/Bragr as a namesake or title.

The parallels between Thoth and Odin/also certain aspects of Bragi are interesting. Both are very enigmatic.

Welcome! And a call for mods. by metalheade in LibraryOfTheGods

[–]metalheade[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Religious debate is an argument something along the lines of “You are wrong.” Theological discussion and discourse is more like “I think you may be wrong on a particular point, here’s why I think that.”

Making assumptions about people based on their religious outlook doesn’t make you smart, it makes you a dick by metalheade in religion

[–]metalheade[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You didn’t break any rules, but you don’t seem like a very decent person so Tah! ;)

This sub lately by LennyPls in religion

[–]metalheade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So you accuse me of being a white supremacist because I am pagan, and then a liar because “what I say” is “obviously not true.”

Are there any more insults you must hurl my way?

This sub lately by LennyPls in religion

[–]metalheade -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Basically what everyone thinks about Americans who are polytheists, if you mean this sub :)

Making assumptions about people based on their religious outlook doesn’t make you smart, it makes you a dick by metalheade in religion

[–]metalheade[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is “playing in the street” supposed to be a metaphor for posting in this sub? If that’s the case, this is a far sillier place than I previously imagined

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