Meaning of Asatruan | Babel Free

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Asatruist

rare

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“The Asatruans, who take⟳ their name⟳ from an Icelandic term meaning "those true to the Gods," are a northern California–based religious group who trace their pre-Christian ancestry to Scandinavian and Germanic tribes of northern Europe. The Asatruans sued to stop⟳ the United States government from repatriating the bones to the Indian claimants.”

“Religious or spiritual beliefs may have⟳ a particularly strong influence⟳ on medical decisions made by patients whose religious beliefs are not traditional. Consider⟳ the refusal of blood products by Jehovah's Witnesses, the forgoing of medical care by Christian Scientists, or the avoidance of psychiatric care by Scientologists. Likewise, a study⟳ of 458 "neo-pagans" (Wiccans, Druids, Asatruans) reported that 73 percent had religious or spiritual beliefs that would influence⟳ their medical decisions.”

“Most neopagan groupings I met did not openly proclaim racial exclusivity the way the Asatruans did.”

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