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We base our Asatru on an Asavisir defined by the following points:
Preservation of traditions:
An important part of life is remembering who we are and where we come from – what has shaped us to the persons we are today.
We do this mostly by continuing to celebrate our feasts and holidays and by preserving our proto-norse traditions.
When our ancestors decided to settle in the harsh Nordic lands, they struggled and fought to create a society from the unforgiving wilderness. They broke new ground and stone after stone was carried away to make fields and marsh after marsh was turned into arable land. By the sweat and toil of each generation and by an almost superhuman determination, the land was made livable and rich.
Taking these riches for granted and forgetting the struggle that made it possible is an ignorance bordering on desecration. Through the Norse traditions, we come closer to our forefathers and thereby gain a better understanding of ourselves and what shaped us to what we are today.
It is our duty to inform others on the meaning of these traditions.
Food:
In the harsh North, there wasn’t much choice. Fortunately, as the Nordic region was built and trade with other countries increased, so did the choice.
Norsemen lived and should live from what nature can provide. We should preferably not add artificial substances or toxins. A clean diet that is locally produced is preferable. We also don’t eat food sacred to other gods or other religions.
Animals and nature:
We have respect for all living things and show reverence for animals and nature. As an Asatruer, Norse heathen, you are always in close contact with nature and should have an understanding of all living things. We appreciate being outdoors in the fresh air and work for increased wellness and increased knowledge of animals and nature.
Respect for elders:
Showing respect and care for the elderly is an obvious foundation for us. The elderly are the ones who built the society we live in today and it should be natural to feel gratitude for their toil. We oppose the inhumane and degrading way in which many elderlies are systematically forced to live their last years.
A future goal for the NAS/NAC is to run our own homes for the elderly to provide both dignity and wellbeing for the people living there.
Family:
Family is a foundation of the Asatru faith as well as in the lives of our members. The needs of the family are important – to provide love and care for each family member as well as to protect the family from harm. Everyone should be treated with respect and understanding, both people and animals.
Having strong family ties strengthens our faith and provides a foundation for the future life of our traditions and heritage.
The rights of women:
Women should obviously have the same rights as men – no differences are made in the Asatru faith. Of course, men and women could have different interests and choose different careers, but these should also be encouraged and valued equally.
Ancestors:
The labours of our ancestors should never be forgotten. It is our duty to honour, remember and pass on the deeds of our ancestors. None of the things we take for granted today would have been possible if our ancestors hadn’t laboured and worked for a better future for their descendants.
We should never belittle or forget and we should honour them in thought and action.
We all have a duty to listen and remember, to record and preserve the work of our ancestors. So that posterity can carry on that legacy.
Human Rights:
We adhere to the UN declaration on human rights.
Here you can download Asavisir as a PDF file.
Contact details or if you want to get involved
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Tel: +46 (0)8-519 70 720
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