Comments by "Torsten Scott" (@torstenscott7571) on "God in the Norse Religion: The Almighty Creator" video.

I agree with your assertion that all cultures might have been inspired by a central, all powerful deity; but I completely disagree with your assertion that all is essentially Christian. In light of the intolerant Abrahamic religions violently subjugating others for centuries while appropriating religious customs and then presenting them as barbaric, naive, or evil; Christians essentially presented a very dishonest theological straw man argument about other spiritual traditions. These traditions were, and still are only superficially ( at best ) understood by even intellectual Christians. The Abrahamic faiths have a long history of claiming that they are the one and only truth ( which has been routinely debunked by historians and scientists alike ), and if you do not accept their brand, then you are a heretic that must die. Christianity is really a socioeconomic / political movement that should have been left behind in the dark ages.
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@dominicconnor3437 in this particular case,no. Many heathens refute abrahamic faiths due to their historically proven acts of subjugation, appropriation, murder, and misrepresentation of heathen philosophy, spirituality, and followers. As to doctrine? Heathens care less about doctrine, as nature teaches us about our personal spiritual experiences; unlike the abrahamic religions who fanatically follow a made up doctrine as they oppress or murder dissenters within and outside their respective faiths. It is simply impossible for abrahamists to comprehend paganism, their perspectives are always corrupted by their brainwashing.
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@ReasonAboveEverything you are wrong about the similarities between the two, especially in regards to the Germanic notion of "Gods". You cannot have but a basic understanding of Germanic heathenry if you do not grasp the animistic, archetypal, and metaphorical nature of it. For those who hold an abrahamic world view, true understanding of Germanic heathenry is next to impossible.
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@DarokTheMaul your initial statement is speculative. We simply cannot focus on "what might have been" as it simply is irrelevant to her point. "Be thankful it turned out so well" is also a statement steeped in ignorance of history. The millions tortured, murdered, and forced into indoctrination since Christianity invaded Europe would disagree. The destruction of great monuments, written works, and traditions by a mostly illiterate mob of Christians for centuries have still left their negative effects upon the world. The simple "Sunday school" view of history through the lenses of Christian apologists is nauseating at best.
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@wegfarir1963 you are looking at it way too literally, like an abrahamic cultist. So much of the Germanic pantheon and the mythology is metaphorical and archetypal. Without understanding this and animism you only get the superficial view.
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@DarokTheMaul I mean no disrespect as well, but my argument stands, backed by the historical and archeological record. Your argument is nothing more than a biased religious and cultural viewpoint that contradicts the historical record. Belief does not override scientific and historical truth.
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@bartsimpsonnft4387 yes I am aware of the Germanic pantheon having that (and then some). As for Christianity, sure, I could see that perhaps some time centuries ago they might have had some similar attributes. Ultimately, I do not care about the abrahamic traditions, they are far more absurd than valuable.
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@bartsimpsonnft4387 again, I do not care about Christianity. Nor do I care about any interpretation of it. Thank you for your well intended explanation, but your efforts will be wasted here. Have a nice day.
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@nathanh1582 I fully understand what you are saying, and you are still wrong. Do many Christians try to live up to the more positive moral tenets of their faith? Of course, and I know plenty of people deluded by their general belief in Christianity who are nice and friendly people. The religion has many very specific expectations and justifications for suppressing, and even killing those who disagree with "God" and God's laws as ordained by ancient sociopaths in a desert. Whether you like it or not, the various political leaders of the early middle ages until the 19th century ( a long history of violence and crime) who authorized the horrors and destruction, were designated as representatives of Christianity. They were the proud faces of it. You do not get confronted with the historical truth of the past, dislike it, and then excommunicate those who disagree with your notion of "what would Jesus have done". Your very statement reveals the lack of accountability so prevalent among Christian apologists. The simple truth is that Christianity is a cult of ignorance, appropriation, subversion, dangerous exploitation of natural resources, and narcissism. A dangerous cult that was terrible for indigenous Europeans and others.
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@musgrave-griffin5953 yep, very much so.
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Yes, regardless of research, we must always bear in mind the greater context. I personally do not trust Snorri, as a Christian he would have had a Christian agenda. I think some are too quick to praise him as an ally because he was a fan of the sagas, but he was a medieval Christian nonetheless in a time when their fanaticism rivalled modern Islamic terror groups.
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@ReasonAboveEverything being that your interest is fairly new, I can understand your struggle with trying to define the parameters of monotheism and polytheism, and in regards to European history with Christianity, there is a lot to unravel. I would say that trying to maintain a Christian worldview while studying about these old ways will be a major block for true understanding. Even the best scholars often miss the point. It requires a shift in perspective alongside a lot of study, introspection, and practice. But to each their own, good luck.
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@ajackass5950 lol, exactly.
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You are 100% correct about Christianity and it's attempts to ruin centuries of pagan truths.
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@ArticLight14 it has been for a long time.
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@asgrim1513 there is nothing "cringe" about the historical record. Yes, people have converted out of free will, but your being a Christian apologist is irrelevant to the historical record. I would recommend a book entitled "The darkening age" by Catherine Nixey. She does an excellent job of referencing multiple scholarly sources, archives, and archeological finds which confirm the brutal and ignorant rise of Christianity, especially during it's initial invasion of southern Europe. Of course, you can always do the typical Christian response to facts that you disagree with by simply burning the books and rely on ad hominem attacks like "cringe pagan". Don't worry though, your pastor Billy Bob with his 6th grade education will fuel your confirmation bias with the ridiculous Bible.
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@wegfarir1963 I realized that after I noticed your earlier comment, I apologize for my confusion, and in my defense I run into so many more who are serious. I appreciate the sarcasm, and thank you sir.
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@asgrim1513 that is not true. Christianity was literally forced through torture and death upon indigenous Europeans. After a few generations of brainwashing the next generations (coupled with threats of death for any form of perceived heresy), then Christianity became the accepted (and only allowed) religion. A violent and ignorant cult forced upon a people who to this day suffer a bizarre form of Stockholm syndrome towards the church.
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@asgrim1513 there you go again with ad hominem and straw man attacks without ever addressing the substance of my argument. I gave you a source that is backed by authentic researchers respected in their fields. You do not know me but are trying to force a label upon me that is not true. Whether you like it or not, your superficial understanding of the historical reality of what Christianity did to Europe is displayed by your attacks on me (someone that you do not know). I could call you a fake pagan, a Christian apologist, but that is not productive. Your broad generalizations about history does reveal your ignorance about the damage done by Christians to Europe's culture, traditions, people, and psyche. It was a historical reality, and no amount of your ignorance or insults will change that fact.
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