Ep 32 - Modern Paganism and Heathens Against Hate with Ethan Stark

This week Mathias and Daniel are really excited to talk with Ethan Stark an administrator of Heathens Against Hate, an organization dedicated to inclusivity in heathenry through the philosophy: "We are our deeds."Together they will be diving into the topics surrounding the difficulties faced by people who practice modern paganism and heathenry; the primary one being groups interested in practicing racism and white supremacy who tarnish the image of this newly emerging religious practice. Learn some of the things you should watch out for if you yourself are interested in checking out Paganism, as well as some of the hard conversations you might have to have as a practicing Heathen, both to educate people or steer people you care about from going down a bad road. It's good stuff, if complicated. Also this is our one year anniversary! It's hard to believe that this all started out with a scholar and a self described, "idiot from Yorkshire." We've come so far, at least in terms of equipment... This has been especially evident in the last month or so since our amazing Patreon supporters have given us the ability to purchase new equipment and help Daniel focus more time on the podcast. Thank you so much, your support truly means the world to us!If you are interested in joining please check us out at: www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastWe try to offer a variety of cool rewards including episode guides, special story time episodes, and add free versions of the show. Members also get to participate in special Q&A sessions with the hosts. That's it, if you've read this far give yourself a pat on the back, and if you've been listening to us since the beginning thank you, thank you, thank you, you are amazing.This weeks sponsors: Idle Sleep, Things from Another World and Horns of Odin.www.idlesleep.com - 25% off store wide with FALL25www.hornsofodin.com - 10% off store wide with HORNS10Also check us out on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastAnd if you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions please consider supporting us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/NordicMythologyPodcastIf you would like to join our bi-weekly Q&A Episodes in the new year, or get access to our special Story Time episodes covering the saga literature, then all you have to do is join our Patron. Seriously, we would love to have you, the more the merrier!To check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and their wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit www.hornsofodin.com  Support the Show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.