The Troth
- The Troth
The Ring of Troth, now called simply The Troth, is an American Asatru (
Heathen ) organization.The Troth self-describe as "Asatru" on [http://www.thetroth.org/ their official website] ] Blain, Jenny (2001) "Nine Worlds of Seid-Magic: Ecstasy and Neo-Shamanism in North European Paganism". Routledge. ISBN 0203398769 pp.8, 160] The Troth was founded by former Asatru Free Assembly members Edred Thorsson and James Chisholm in1987 . However, these men are no longer involved with the organization.Lewis, James R. (1996) "Magical Religion and Modern Witchcraft" SUNY Press, ISBN 0791428907 "Chapter Nine: The Reconstruction of the Ásatrú and Odinist Traditions"] The Troth claims 400 members worldwide. [http://www.thetroth.org/AboutUs "An Introduction to the Troth"] from the official Troth website.]The Troth is recognized as a non-profit corporation in the state of
Texas and recognized by the State ofNew York as a 501(c)(3) non-profit religious organization. They host a yearly meeting known as the Trothmoot.Goals
The self-stated aims of the Troth are:
# To serve as a church for the practice of the pre-Christian religion of the Germanic peoples, to disseminate accurate knowledge about its history, beliefs and practices, and to serve the religious needs of its members
# To train clergy and scholars for the practice and study of Germanic Heathen religion
# To produce publications which facilitate communication, and which educate and provide information on Germanic Heathen religion to members
# To facilitate and promote cooperation and community among non-discriminatory groups and individuals practicing Germanic Heathen religion and
# To acquire property and resources (such as research materials, facilities and land) which will further the foregoing purposes. [http://www.thetroth.org/organization/bylaws.html "Troth Bylaws"] from the Troth's official website.]Publications
The Troth publishes a quarterly journal called "Idunna" and also produces publications like the book "Our Troth" and the "Old Heathen's Almanac".Ardinger, Barbara (2006) "Pagan Every Day: Finding the Extraordinary in Our Ordinary Lives". Weiser ISBN 157863332X p.32 "There are numerous groups who follow the paths of the old Norse and Germanic pantheons. The Troth of Berkeley, California, publishes an "Old Heathen's Almanac" with much useful information."]
ee also
*The Eldaring, a German partner society of The Troth.
*Diana L. Paxson , author and Troth member.References
External links
* [http://www.thetroth.org/ The Troth official website]
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