

Beschreibung
Providing an intensive and up-to-date analysis of far-right, ethno-purist and nationalistic currents as well as the inclusive visions for social and ecological change, this book explores the complexities of contemporary Slavic and Germanic Paganisms. This time...Providing an intensive and up-to-date analysis of far-right, ethno-purist and nationalistic currents as well as the inclusive visions for social and ecological change, this book explores the complexities of contemporary Slavic and Germanic Paganisms. This timely volume re-evaluates what we know about contemporary Paganism, particularly addressing the social threat and impact of radicalism. In light of the war in Ukraine, the authors deconstruct heritage narratives that are at the heart of current geopolitical and nationalist social tensions in Central and Eastern Europe including the West versus East problem. With suggestions on how we can mitigate and overcome the potential security threats connected to radical forms of Paganisms, this book shows how minority groups are advancing solutions to global challenges. Exploring multiple perspectives through a diverse blend of contributors, this volume bridges the gap between academia, governmental institutions and Pagan communities, providing a rich resource for all parties. Highlighting broader religious and security issues, this volume is the first to consider the dialogue between ethno-exclusivist and inclusivist positioning within contemporary Slavic and Germanic Paganisms.
Autorentext
Kaarina Aitamurto is University lecturer at the Aleksanteri Institute at the University of Helsinki, Finland.
Ross Downing is a religion and security specialist active in Europe and Eurasia.
Inhalt
Introduction, Ross Downing (Independent Scholar, UK) and Kaarina Aitamurto (University of Helsinki, Finland)
Section I: Shifting Foundations: How the Core Features of Paganism are Changing
Section Introduction, Ross Downing (Independent Scholar, UK) and Kaarina Aitamurto (University of Helsinki, Finland)
Deradicalisation of Czech Pagan Black Metal: Decrease of militant anti-Christianity and Far Right tendencies, Miroslav Vrzal, (Masaryk University, Czechia)
3. Innangard: Folkish-enabling concepts in inclusive Heathenry, Richard Blackett and Denise Vast (Asatru UK)
4. Narratives in the dialogue of the Use and Abuse of Rune Magic in Contemporary Paganisms, Angie Padilla (Independent researcher)
Section 2 II: Prescient Threats - Realities of Social and Real Violence from Pagan Extremism
Section Introduction, Ross Downing (Independent Scholar, UK) and Kaarina Aitamurto (University of Helsinki, Finland)
Section III: Innovations: New Approaches Indicating Innate Solutions
Section Introduction, Ross Downing (Independent Scholar, UK) and Kaarina Aitamurto (University of Helsinki, Finland)