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How do we present ourselves to those who are not Heathens? How do we explain Heathenism to other Pagans? How do we introduce our ideas to Christians, Jews, Buddhists and Muslims? The best way to get the message to someone is to talk to them where they live. If we begin by discussing Gods and Wyrd, we lose them. We need to tell them about the difference Heathenism has made in our lives, and work from there. They should be shown how our lives have benefitted. Then we can begin to explain the particulars of our beliefs.

I put together the booklet “What is Heathenism” to give us a starting point when approaching non-Heathens. The intent is not to convert them to our beliefs. It is to explain why we choose Heathenism as our way of life.

Profound, positive changes are possible with Heathenism. That is a great starting point when talking with others about our beliefs. It also lets us lead up to the more conspicuous part of our ways. We need to get the facts across to people who might otherwise see us as a Viking version of a Renaissance Fair or worshipers of comic book deities. In explaining our ways ,we need to “beat them to the punch” with real information. Talk to people about why we are Heathen and what makes it work for us. Explain the Heathen difference in your everyday life. Show them the things that you have experienced in your daily world. Focus entirely on things with which people can people can identify. Make sure you explain it all in plain language for them. Do not try to dazzle them with Icelandic buzz-words or esoteric concepts. Keep it plain and stick to the everyday world until you know they understand you. Only then should you begin to explain Gods, worship, Wyrd and the more arcane concepts of Heathenism.

Count it for good when people understand. Remember that things do not always work out that way. Some will remain unwilling or unable to understand. Others may be disdainful, and others may laugh. Those who do not want to understand are usually prodded by their own religious rigidity. Do not take it personally. Again, we are not out to convert these people. We are responding to their curiosity about our beliefs.

Download this booklet and pass it around. It s a free resource for the Heathen community. It will help you explain to others why Heathenism is your choice as a way of life.

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