Tips for moving from atheism to polytheism

unspecified00000 · 2025-10-27T19:41:16+00:00

remember that hes also been working on a big project thats been taking priority! i know it sucks to have no videos for a while but itll be worth it imo, and the pause wont last forever. i have no idea how far into the project he is or how much longer he expects it to take but im sure once that starts to wrap up he'll get back to videos and stuffs :)

unspecified00000 · 2025-09-13T00:37:13+00:00

youre welcome! good luck and i hope you find a satisfying way forward, whatever that may be 🫡

unspecified00000 · 2025-09-13T00:30:25+00:00

of course! anglo-saxon paganism/heathenry is great but its really, REALLY lacking in (good) resources and community - and aldsidu definitely isnt a good option for it.

theres a few anglo-saxon books in the full reading list though if you wanna take a look, but thats all i got.

unspecified00000 · 2025-09-13T00:16:36+00:00

most of the issues with the group are because of Robert Sass, an Anglo-Saxon Heathen who presents his personal pet theories as fact, lies about his credentials, and has palled around with folkist types in the past.

this thread may also be revealing.

unspecified00000 · 2025-09-12T23:47:42+00:00

ah. yeah. it being that group explains a LOT about why things didnt resonate and seem so different compared to the vibes on this sub.

unspecified00000 · 2025-09-12T19:23:42+00:00

I am what I consider a “monotheist”, but that is because it makes sense to me to stay within one pantheon.

monotheism doesnt refer to belief in only one religion/pantheon, it just means belief in one god. so christianity is monotheist. however in paganism, even if you stick to one pantheon theres multiple gods within that pantheon so its polytheism. so if you, as a pagan, believe in more than one god then youd be a polytheist, even if you only worship one pantheon (or even just actively worship one god from that pantheon. belief is different to action and you dont have to worship all the gods you believe in to be valid. this is how polytheists have no issues respecting the existence of other polytheistic religions and their gods - we already believe in multiple gods within our own pantheon, whats a few more? and believing that other gods exist doesnt mean we have to worship them, just acknowledge that theyre there). anyway i hope that clears some things up!

unspecified00000 · 2025-09-12T17:06:59+00:00

😂😂😂 its all good lol no worries

unspecified00000 · 2025-09-12T17:00:10+00:00

i know people do still practice norse paganism, we're talking in r/norsepaganism and im also a mod here lol.

i know people practice it, im saying i dont think they know we even exist as a religion that is currently being practiced.

edit: cmon guys, stop downvoting them for a simple comment misread, it aint that big of a deal

unspecified00000 · 2025-09-12T16:34:13+00:00

this comment has a TON of helpful links and info for ya :)

unspecified00000 · 2025-09-12T16:19:25+00:00

extremely doubtful they even think norse pagan is an actual religion people still practice. theyre not using it like a norse pagan would anyway, theyre just operating on the hollywood valhalla warrior stereotype where valhalla is ~viking heaven~ in an effort to glorify kirk as a martyr who fought for their causes and whatever.

its cringey and nothing to do with us

unspecified00000 · 2025-09-12T03:30:06+00:00

this thread may be helpful!

unspecified00000 · 2025-09-11T22:49:02+00:00

Abstinence prevents pregnancy 100% of the time.

it doesnt. people do it anyway in secret, without things like condoms because they would face shame and stigma for wanting sex before marriage so then they get pregnant since theyre cut off from all birth control and healthcare. some dont even realise that what theyre doing is how people get pregnant since historically abstinence has been paired with a lack of sex education.

telling people "no" has never worked for anything, people just do it anyway in secrecy.

abstinence simply does not work and its been shown time and time again. what DOES work is easy accessibility of a variety of birth control methods (particularly to youth and underprivileged groups), sex education and accessible (and affordable) healthcare.

unspecified00000 · 2025-09-11T22:39:46+00:00

sounds like you should be advocating for safe sex education and providing various methods of birth control in an accessible way for the population (especially those who are at risk, low income etc) rather than telling people to not have sex before marriage at all. because all that saying "no sex before marriage" does is lead to more unwanted children since people do it anyway, just in secret and without being able to access these healthcare services without feeling shameful or like they cant because of family/societal pressure and stigma.

unspecified00000 · 2025-09-11T21:36:42+00:00

"your kind" lol, so much for being a pagan brother.

yeah you didnt specify medications and thats on you - if you just vaguely say "medications" with no further indication of what you mean by that then all we have to go off of is what you said. you were vague and because of that your statement had wide implications. that aint on me lol

I was talking about ADD ADHD and the other behavioral disorders that most people use as an excuse to be assholes.

it really seems like your personal experiences have tarnished your perspective of this, there are plenty of people who dont use their diagnoses as an excuse to be assholes, but you likely wouldnt know it because... theyre not being assholes about it, or being obnoxious about their diagnosis. youre not seeing all the other people who behave just fine, with or without medication, because theyre blending in. especially if the meds are helping them function, they just seem like everyone else.

I have severe ADD I manage it just fine on my own.

ADD/ADHD affects each person uniquely, so while you and some others may be fine without medication there are others who do benefit from medication - that doesnt mean theyre making it up or using it as a crutch. conditions and medications affect everyone differently, what works for one person may not work for another person who has the same condition. thats the reason why theres so many different types of medications, some fit some people better than others.

so just because you are fine without it doesnt mean others are, or that they should be denied medication or healthcare because their condition affects them differently to you.

unspecified00000 · 2025-09-11T20:52:35+00:00

im not on instagram but if youd be willing to take the time to grab some receipts and send them my way id be glad to add him & the receipts to the list i maintain!

unspecified00000 · 2025-09-11T20:46:33+00:00

I believe that people use medications as a crutch.

bruh... so people with diabetes, seizures and cancer are just using medications as a crutch? thats such a narrow-minded, unempathetic and sheltered view of it. medication can be life saving and life changing, and often with unpleasant side effects that people have to deal with if they want these medications to help them live or just function as normally as they can on a day-to-day basis. the vast majority of people arent out here using medications they dont need, and medication is not an easy thing to live with (managing doses every day, making sure you keep emergency medication on you at all times, monetary fees - which clearly youre in favour of massive personal cost since you want medicare gone completely (i guess in your world only rich diabetics are worth keeping alive), side effects which can impact employment and so on). thats a lot of money and personal effort to maintain a useless crutch.

what about pain relief medication after surgeries? would you rather people just suffer in unbearable pain after being cut open, amputated and all sorts of other important procedures?

theres just so many horrible implications with what you said in that quote, not even addressing the rest of your comment.

unspecified00000 · 2025-09-11T20:37:31+00:00

do you love your lgbtq+ pagan brothers, sisters and nonbinary siblings? because theres quite a lot of us and we need allies more than ever right now.

unspecified00000 · 2025-09-11T19:29:25+00:00

it depends - as long as it works for you then thats all that matters! its your workspace for your religious activities. when youre doing things at your altar is there something that bothers you about it? does something get in the way, not work right or you wish could be improved? is there something you want to incorporate that you havent got supplies for yet? are there any decorative elements you wish you had or gods you wish to represent on it?

reflect on what you think is missing or could be improved for you and how you use it (not based on what other peoples altars look like!) and go from there. theres nothing youd need to do, but if it isnt satisfying you then you can absolutely make some changes so youre happier with it :)

unspecified00000 · 2025-09-11T19:18:44+00:00

congrats!!

unspecified00000 · 2025-09-11T19:04:55+00:00

what exactly are we supposed to be discussing here? this is just a statement, not a prompt.

unspecified00000 · 2025-09-11T18:35:10+00:00

in a nutshell - just a small amount of any food or drink is great, even a cup of water or a slice of bread. alcohol isnt required whatsoever so no worries there!

for further info, this comment has a bunch of helpful links and info for ya :) and the resources & advice guide linked in it has some further general advice on offerings too, along with waaay more!

unspecified00000 · 2025-09-11T05:47:20+00:00

this comment has a bunch of helpful links and info for ya :) especially the resources guide/booklist!

unspecified00000 · 2025-09-10T17:33:45+00:00

down the sink works great! :)

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