Ingwine Heathenship
Traditional North Sea Heathen Religion
A living tradition
Ours is a modern polytheistic religion based on the traditions of the ancient Angles, Saxons, Chauci, Frisians, and Jutes, as well as the Batavi, Menapii, and Eburones—peoples whose cultures bridged Gallic and North Sea Germanic traditions and contributed to the early Germanic heritage of England, the Low Countries and surrounding regions.
Polytheistic
We venerate the gods and goddesses of pre-Christian Northwestern Europe and England.
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Ethical
We believe in honor, personal accountability, and loyalty to our families and chosen associations.
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Life-affirming
We reject modern nihilism, and embrace a philosophy that values social order, positive traditions.
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Nature Centered
We honor the Earth, and the spirits of place. We strive as much possible to live in harmony with nature.
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Our Core articles of faith
Our faith is life-affirming and honors the Earth, our ancestors, and the Gods and Goddesses of the pre-Christian North Sea world. We call this faith Ingwine Heathenship, or in the ancient Anglo-Saxon language, Ingƿina Hæðenscipe. Our principle article of Faith, is what we call the Threefold Goal.
Our Society
The Ingvaeonic Society (Old English: Ingwina Ferræden) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to advancing Ingwine Heathenship. We were formerly known as the Geferræden Fyrnsida. We are committed to educating, online networking, and above all, building strong local faith communities and Heathen social institutions. We also serve as a parent organization for Heathen férscipas (congregations) in the United States, Belgium and United Kingdom.
Inclusivity Statement
Terms like Ingvaeonic, Anglo-Saxon, and Germanic refer to linguistic and cultural traditions—not to genetics or race. Our organization welcomes all who approach these traditions with respect and sincerity. We do not discriminate on the basis of skin color, gender, or sexual orientation.
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