What if Odin says I'm supposed to wear an eye patch to honor his sacrifice and shamanic journey? We have faith in the Gods, that's the root meaning of the word "Asa-Tru.". It is simply too bad that in the 70's the Air force believed in only three religions and enforced their beliefs upon everyone. RecognisedCivilianUKOrganisationPolicyonbeards. John Hoskins applied for a beard exemption as part of his proclaimed devotion to the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster a faith also known as Pastafarianism., This request is based on my deeply and sincerely held belief in the Pastafarian faith, Hoskins wrote in his request to the Army. get real! I bet they don't call Muslims or Sikhs "heathens" even though the term would technically apply to all. Further blurring the beard waiver criteria is that while Norse paganism encourages the growth of a beard, or skegg, the religion doesnt require it. This is an unofficial website that includes the listing of telephone numbers of the Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard commands in the state of Washington. 19 November, 2022 - 12:00 PM EST to 19 November, 2022 - 3:00 PM EST. The beard is and has always been a defining feature of being Heathen, and a religious symbol of Forn Sir.In fact, the beard is a religious symbol of Forn Sir or Heathenry as much as the kippot is a religious symbol of Judaism, or the beard and the pagri are a religious symbol of Sikhism. Norse Pagans, Heathens, or Asatruar are not in general all required to grow a beard There is no general religious requirement for anyone to have facial hair, nor is there any universal religious requirement for hairstyle or any personal grooming choice The Navy did away with the beards in 1985. . Whenever you hear or read stuff like this, ask yourself what the motivation is for the people writing it. Now, it is considering two similar requests from Pagan soldiers,. In 2017, the Defense Department expanded the number of faiths covered under religious exemptions to include atheists, agnostics, shaman, humanist and pagans. These requirements may in fact require men to wear beards or have a certain length and style facial hair. Many religious groups require men to grow a beard, including Muslims and Orthodox Jews. "In observance of your Heathen; Norse Pagan faith, you may wear a beard, in accordance with Army uniform and grooming standards for soldiers with approved religious accommodation," the memo said. var ffid = 2; Prithee why should dung beard boys reft of reason, dare to hammer. These people have beards, they just have dung in them, no religious relevance. Therefore was he called Most-Beard, and he was the noblest man on the island., Snorri was middling in height and somewhat slender, fair to look on, straight faced and light of hue, of yellow hair and red beard., Chapter 32Ulfar wagged his beard and handed him the sword and shield.. Then they sell you some soap to soothe you into thinking that you're reclaiming that lost vitality through the sent of pine tar and cigar smoke. This is it really a religious question in so much as it is a legal question. Let us call him "the beardless carle" but his sons we will call "dung-beardlings." "Prithee why should dung beard boys reft of reason, dare to hammer." "He the beardless carle shall listen while I lash him with abuse." "Making mirth of dung beard boys, here I find a nickname for these noisome dung beard boys." No. LOLyes, I have too, and this is why grooming standards for facial hair were invented! "Heathen" simply means a person who does not conform to christian norms in some way. They will sustain us. Legal Statement. Sikh soldiers seeking to preserve religious traditions. He is very much a real and true god as much as any other god of any other religion. We have advice like Proverbs. Finally, some companies suggest allowing religious people to wear religious facial hair, but only if the beard is kept very short and trimmed. Why? But accommodating beliefs can also be downright dangerous: religious families claiming exemptions from standard vaccinations have put entire communities at risk in recent years. "There is no religious requirement for beards in Heathenry," Open Halls said in a 2017 statement. Lokiis the least favorite of all sir, and a Norse god typically associated with negative behavior as well as the dark side of humans. Requirements for beards as a general practice? Likewise, hair is part of Gods creation to Sikhs, and is therefore sacred. 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Moreover, it is our view that focusing on this issue not only detracts from far more important issues, but also makes Pagans appear foolish and uneducated in our own religious beliefs in the eyes of wider society. 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Incidentally the Christian God, whose followers do believe to be perfect, is also generally believed to be bearded, particularly when he takes on human form as Jesus. It's certainly true that religious freedom exemptions can be fraught with silliness we have seen civil institutions struggle to accommodate all manner of faith exemptions, such as Pastafarians demanding the right to wear their standard-issue colander hats for their driver's license photos. I was lucky to work as an intern with the Smithsonian during college. There is no mention of any Heathen practice in the document. The DPN has also been presented with an argument that being clean shaven is unmanly in a Heathen, and that warriors should have beards. The Army last year granted its first beard authorization to a Norse pagan soldier. As Heathens and members of The Troth, we want to help people create fulfilling relationships with The Gods, the people in their lives and the world around them. No matter the religious requirements, the Army interpreted Hoppers request as genuine. A main character in Njls saga is Gunnar Hmundarson. Maybe we should start referring to Christians who ignore the Sabbath (Saturday) as Heretics. Federal and state laws guarantee Mr. Whitsel the right to practice his faith without interference from his employer. But those rules have evolved with warfare. In stanza 11, another connection is made between beard and wisdom, reading The wolf shall rule the Niflungs' heritage, O bearded sages. As we all know paganism is very diverse and some studies look at paganism as a whole. We know people who are in the SCA and this is not the SCA. Overall, beards are an essential and fundamental defining feature of any Normar, Vkingr, Heathen, and ultimately, warriors identity. Many misinformed groups argue that Heathens should be allowed exemptions from dress-code rules and uniform regulations with regards to facial hair on religious grounds. You should get some if that's something you're into. Amazingly, it seems that the United States military agrees with me, having allowed a soldier to wear a full face beard as he claims that it is a requirement of his Norse pagan faith, reports . They argue that religious facial hair could be hazardous to the health of other employees. The Open Halls Project, an advocacy group for heathens serving in the military, sought to clarify any existing confusion in a 2017 post about beard exemptions. Thor is called red beard. Ultimately, the kinds of content that makes you feel like crap is designed to get you to want to buy something to make you stop feeling like crap. HUGE difference. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. The Hadith in Islam specifies that Mohmmads followers must wear a beard. So, as a Norse Heathen, I find this whole thing upsetting. All products and services advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. ins.style.minWidth = container.attributes.ezaw.value + 'px'; American soldiers and Peace Officers didn't even adopt the custom until around the American Revolution, if not after. i believe it is a welcome change to those like myself who never could please the brass even by shaving twice a day. Raymond Whitsel, Norse Pagan Heathen, filed a charge of discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in 2014, saying that he was told to shave his religious beard or be fired from a job. This has to do with what we assume about the Gods. Let's get into some of them. Our culture as part of the United States is a melting pot of cultures, ideas and yes, religion--no matter what certain portions of the population like to believe. Many shaved and kept the moustache. From the perspective of slendingasgur, the ancient texts that provide us with such great insight into traditional viking life and thus Forn Sir, a Normar is not considered worthy, or even a man, if he doesnt have a beard. And the same principle as above applies here too. We strive to work with companies that are environmentally friendly and/or contribute to the pagan community. Thou hast hangnails on every finger and Njal is beardless., But Thorvald, thy husband was not beardless and yet thou plottedst his death, Who will avenge it? Let's look at the texts. Today, many are abandoning the foreign religion and alien gods of Christianity and going back to their indigenous original "religion",as other peoples throughout the world still have and practice their authentic, indigenous religions. (U.S. Army), The U.S. Army granted a rare religious accommodation to a Fort Leonard Wood staff sergeant who is a member of the Heathen, Norse Pagan faith.. Perhaps then we don't need a military? I, as a Trans Soldier, 100% agree with you. Is This Soldiers Norse Belief System a White Supremacist orientation? Paganism is not an ancient dead religion. For him the use of razor or shaving the chin shall be as sinful as incest.. This is often cited in restaurants or other companies with food preparation. The Asatru Community will not send a letter to an employer, stating that a beard is a religious tenant or requirement for a follower of Asatru. Perhaps that God may or may not exist, but represents your morals, your constructed way of life stemming from a sense of right and wrong. What are your thoughts on that? Yay!!! But if you want to murder someone based on your religious beliefs, go find another country that will uphold that for you cuz our American Constitution doesn't uphold that. Faith isn't just something that inspires you to be better, it's something that reminds you that you matter and you make a difference regardless of where you find yourself in life. We believe our Gods are good. As an Eagle scout, it's not "service before self" in this case. The Havamal does not mention beards. Hopper, like service members who have sought exemptions before, was advised to meet with a chaplain to present his case. Suite 800 In all of the above sources there is no spiritual aspect to the wearing of beards. Maybe they're hoping to make soldiers look like sailors. var slotId = 'div-gpt-ad-celebratepaganholidays_com-medrectangle-3-0'; A distinct and defining feature of the sir(also known as the Norse gods) is their beard. Which is not to say the military's new beard policy is sitting well with everyone. The Sagas that are often quoted at no point describe a spiritual reason to wear a beard. We don't just talk about "the way things were" and argue about what kinds of fabric people may or may not have worn, we talk about the way things are now. There are many pagan religions that consider it important for one to have facial hair in order to express the person's religious identity. Army Soldier Allowed to Grow Beard for Norse Religion, a 'Heathen' Tradition. This includes allowing employees to wear religious clothing or facial hair in the workplace. Our military needs to be wary of all forms of mental illness. For context here are a collection of similar quotes from the Bible. However, we are not actively promoting a trend in this direction or seeking to normalize it.. Is there any evidence this Norse soldier doesn't acknowledge the god of the bible? Throughout this extensive text, in fact the longest and most developed Icelandic saga, countless references are made to not only associate beards with masculinity and virtue, but also to greatly insult and disparage any man who does not sport a beard: Chapter 35There's not much to choose though between you two. donate to support the educational work that we do, No. Heathen?? I guess the majority of military brass prefer looking at soldiers with pretty faces, for some strange reason. There's not much to choose though between you two. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a government agency that enforces federal laws against workplace discrimination. Introducing our new Environmental Policy Officer, Anne Edward.. Your own conscience. Kesh maintaining uncut hair all over their bodies is one of the five articles of faith for Sikhs, both men and women. This includes allowing employees to wear religious clothing or facial hair in the workplace. It is not an insult. The Open Halls Project, an advocacy group for heathens serving in the military, sought to clarify any existing confusion in a 2017 post about beard exemptions. Who'd of thought the French were tougher than Vikings? Further blurring the beard waiver criteria is that while Norse paganism encourages the growth of a beard, or "skegg," the religion doesn't require it. Asatu is one name of the Norse religion which means " true gods".. Iceland and Faroe Islands were among the last converted and they continue to have a large number that believe in and practice the old ways and worship the old gods. Forn Sir(Old Customs) is very different from Abrahamic religions or faiths. Yet vaccines mutate. The Telegraph:Facial hair's formative years: what the Vikings and Romans did for male grooming. Looking to celebrate pagan holidays? Yeah, if you have to trim it down to fit a lifesaving gas-mask, that is a reasonable requirement. As the Gods are faithful in providing us the fruits of the bough, the vine and the earth, we can hope in Them giving us what we need to restore ourselves. Still has one ;) ifthere are Specific Jobs that one Can not wear a Beard. And last December, a group of sailors on the aircraft carrier John C. Stennis held the Navy's first Heathen. Folks On 19 April 2018, one of our bros made history by receiving a religious accommodation for a Norse Pagan beard from the U.S. Army. Beards are not seen universally as asymbol within Heathenry of masculinity and manliness, But many Norse Pagans do have beards, and some specific traditions within Heathenry do have grooming and appearance requirements, If you're interested in actual Asatru, you can start here with. Beards are in fact the true expression of spirituality, masculinity, and what it means to be Heathen. Njall was beardless, in fact, in the story. There's a lot out there right now that tells you that you're being a man wrong. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Now What I might have issue with..?. It has been argued that the fact that Loki is often portrayed as being the only male deity without a beard in the Norse pantheon is another argument in favour of beard wearing. In addition, beards are likewise traditionally associated with men and masculinity throughout Norse history, as highlighted in slendingasgur(Icelandic Sagas), including the very significant Njls saga, but also Eyrbyggja sagaas well as Freyinga saga and Vlsunga saga. They are descriptions of the people of the time. Down beard and chin ran the tears of Dietrichs men. A physical description of someone who had a beard. The wonderful thing about the Norse and many other pagan Sect's is there's very little centralized DOGMA and cast in stone rules on how each person must adhere . Succinctly, Norse Paganism is a polytheistic religion (multiple Gods) that is based on ancient beliefs and practices associated with the geographic area of Scandinavia. Most pagans I know, or know of, routinely refer to themselves as heathens as well as pagans. No. lo.observe(document.getElementById(slotId + '-asloaded'), { attributes: true }); But now, with so much attention being focused on workplace safety and company image, more and more companies are starting to say no to religious facial hair in the workplace. Any thought about what Loki looks like is only within the perception of people who claim to have "seen" them. And we all know what they say about them. statehood and recognition; 3m respirator cartridges; witch vs sorceress vs enchantress; plymouth wrestling club. ins.className = 'adsbygoogle ezasloaded'; Especially not Thor, who is along other things the god of law. And, no I'm not talking about what military does killing people. They'll make you feel like you aren't man enough, like you aren't good enough or like you're just not enough in and of yourself. Yet, if they let the guy grow a beard, and it poses no distractions from duty, I certainly have no problem with it. But the fact is, in Heathenry, we always have hope that's beyond what people can buy. So once just like the medieval Christian laws above this is actually a far more compelling argument for Christian servicemen to be allowed to wear a beard than it is for Pagans. there are a lot of reasons for that. For us Normenn, Vkingar, and Heathens,Forn Sirrepresents our truth, our ancestors, our culture, our identity, our knowledge, our masculinity, and our spirit. The word myth has been used out of context for so long that it's definition seems to mean untrue, comic NOT SO. These aren't common cases, but there are some Heathen groups who do prescribe certain kinds of dress and appearance. But can we take this as a universal rule? HUGE difference. password? Disclosure: This site contains affiliate links to products and is a member of the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, Tamed Wild, among others. The army's recent decision to lighten up on religious beards, turbans and hijabs is suiting one unknown Norse pagan soldier just fine. But a trend, as minimal as it may be, has certainly been stirring among the rank-and-file. Ulfar wagged his beard and handed him the sword and shield. A physical description of someone who had a beard, and happened to wag it. On all fronts perceptions are changing and in this new 21st century world, old and outdated practices are going by the wayside. Lokiis is known to have wrecked havoc among the sir, even being responsible for the death of some of them, including Baldur. Observation Post articles reflect author observations or attempts at humor. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Norse pagans have no such requirements, although facial hair is encouraged. 1st Class Benjamin Hopper, a 34-year-old Alabama native and member of the Nevada Army Guards 3665th Ordnance Company, was granted the waiver following a lengthy review process that concluded with the Armys acknowledgement of his sincerity as a heathen. The first such accommodation came in 2017 following years of beard-exemption requests and legal pressure from Sikh soldiers seeking to preserve religious traditions while wearing a U.S. uniform. And getting a set of weights, using them and feeling stronger or just like you're having fun is also neat. Thursday (Thor's Day) is named in his honor. In short, it is honoring the pillars of heathenism, our ancestors and ancient gods and way of life.. Making mirth of dung beard boys, here I find a nickname for these noisome dung beard boys. -Has beard, and yet still is insulted. At no point do they mention any spiritual or religious aspect of beard wear. As such, we can only honor them, and be one with them, if we share similar characteristics, in virtues and behvaior, but also in appearance and traditions, including by sporting a beard. In the memo, the staff sergeant expressed that the ability to wear a beard defines the heathen man and his sexuality as it personifies his character, masculinity, and qualities that Norse Pagan men are to value reflective of their beliefsBoth the Elder and Younger Eddas as well as the Sagas reference beards and their importance within Forn Sir. Aside from Snorri and the Eddas, there are no other accounts of Loki. Likewise, hair is part of Gods creation to Sikhs, both men women. Request as genuine about the Gods paganism is very diverse and some studies look paganism. So long that it 's not `` service before self '' in this case stronger or just like you being... Legal question very different from Abrahamic religions or faiths please the brass by... 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