Heathen Is A Religion? Who Knew

OK, I wuz gonna write about that horrible, super horrible killing/death of that poor 9y/o girl (Savannah Hardin) but all I could come up with was trailer trash, possible drug abuse, absentee parents and step parents, a grandma in her 50's and this is a great reason for contraception (all of this could have been avoided if the rubber love glove was used...but that is what white trash is, right) and contraception is the debate du jour. Fuck that...Odin is in the house.

Yes, the father of the god of Thunder, Thor, and even his mischievous 1/2 brother, Loki, are all up in the six pack blog today. Over a year ago I accepted a interview request at a religious site and it went epically well. Check it out here if you want to be awesome. The person running the site has great intentions and is giving religious and nonreligious a platform to express views and beliefs. She has interviewed all the denominations of believers and nonbelievers (like me and James Randi). Today she interviews Galina Krasskova who is a practicing...Heathen.

I know right...I/we thought heathen was something that believers called us when not subscribing to their specific and particular American Christian God. Little did I know it was an actual religion. many think that atheists like me hate religion, but that is not true. I think religion is very fascinating and important, it's the extreme followers and interpretations that i do not like. To me, Odin, Thor and Loki were characters in Marvel Comics. Fo sho I knew that they are also from white mythology, but honestly as a kid i read way more comics than ancient mythology.

Heathen is also a metal band. Hey guys...it's 2012 not 1987. I know, I was there...and here.

The site ask's the same questions of all the participants (including me) and it IS a great way to learn about someone and their religion. Do you believe in reincarnation, does everyone make it into your heaven, is your religion sexist and homophobic (my wording, but the same message), etc....

Galina Krasskova is a Heathen priest and Northern Tradition shaman. She holds a Masters in Religious Studies from New York University, and is currently pursuing a second MA in Classics. She also has certification in interfaith ministry through The New Seminary. As both a shaman, a devotee of Odin, and a fervent ancestor worker, Ms. Krasskova’s primary focus is on reclaiming Northern indigenous spiritual traditions and furthering devotional practice within her community. She is the author of several books, including “Exploring the Northern Tradition,” and “Northern Tradition for the Solitary Practitioner.” She may be contacted at krasskova@gmail.com. 

Hey angry and militant atheist (yea, you), learn about other peeps and their beliefs and you will be a better person.

Awesomeness.

* Current interview You, Me and Religion w/ Galina Krasskova.

* Myyyyyy super epic interview where I represent the New Atheists like a fuckin' champion. Champion I tell ya. Champion. right frackin'...here.