Paganism in America | Attending a Large Pagan Gathering in Ohio

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[@bjrnviulegur1291]

Well done to everyone who attended. It was a magical Gathering where friends are made and the Gods, Spirits, and ancestors are worshipped. I miss everyone dearly already.

[@jjchick95]

Those "gods, spirits, and ancestors" are demons

[@corymoon2439]

That Odin ritual was very intense, and I loved how many new people showed up to such a big event.

[@nurtureexistence_]

I really want to show up, do you know when it’s going to happen again/if at all?

[@JPK-o5j]

hi jacob, nice to see more pagans in the world, may dagda bless you a good day.

[@jessawhite6429]

Instant chills remembering the energy of the Odin ritual. Such an honor to experience it with everyone 🖤

[@N1ghtH0wler]

It may not be a long video, but it is still amazingly powerful. Well done again my friends.

[@CentralPAPagan]

Such an amazing event! Feels like it ended way too soon. Can't wait for the next one!

[@thewolfgirloracle]

I'll be there for the next Yule. Thank you Jacob for capturing this for us. 💜

[@jameshitchens9045]

Great music selection with Faun and Skald.

[@topshelftrash7386]

Gotta go to the next gathering. Thanks for getting me into this stuff Jacob.

[@gmalynnhalpin8021]

WOW! Just BEAUTIFUL Jacob! Thank You for sharing Your WONDERFUL experience with us!! 💜

[@mead_motors]

this was an absolutely amazing weekend. Anyone thinking of coming to a gathering i would highly recommend you do come. this was my second gathering with FONT and will certainly not be my last, i have great conversations with many people including jacob himself. till the next gathering i wish everyone the best.

[@thorashebear7604]

Amazing video!! So glad to have been able to attend and have such a beautiful video to capture some of the memories. 💚

[@experimentalelemental92]

Looks & feels wonderful. Well done for making it happen.

[@Sllayt3r]

Anyone else get goosebumps during that Odin ritual or just me? ♥️🤙🏻

[@MarytheBad]

yes I'm STILL thinking about it

[@corymoon2439]

One ritual always hits really hard every gathering, and for this Yule it was for Odin. Which makes sense it was all goddesses afterwards and they usually have way calmer rituals.

[@Sllayt3r]

@@corymoon2439 I’ve only been to one gathering, the first Uk one, I was the unfortunate shorts wearing snorer. Anyway, I love the rituals and I’m excited for more :)

[@LesleeArtz-r4z]

I just finished watching and I had internal goosebumps...I could feel it deeply. I've found my tribe!

[@007hwm3]

I enjoyed this video, i am glad you have grown this past year! It looks like everyone had a wonderful time in celebrating, i may have to join y'all sometime for one of these gatherings!

[@anliharmse1612]

This is so awesome. Wish we could have such gatherings in South Africa.

[@punktlig7354]

The Sunna night ritual is by far my favorite that we have always done and continue to do every year for some Yule gatherings. Not a physical offering but still very powerful one. Was an honor to light the fire for the Ullr ritual. Seeing the community teach each other archery was awesome. Shows the togetherness we all have.

[@ss6830]

Wow, amazing, thank you so much for posting! 🌻

[@RunaStrong]

This video was so beautiful Thank you for capturing these memories while leaving the rituals sacred and protected. Well done, my brother.

[@TheWisdomOfOdin]

Glad you approve ☺️ did my best to respect our experiences at such an emotional weekend

[@ur.localcrazy]

This is an absolutely amazing video. Once again. I had goosebumps on goosebumps. And the music is mesmerising. Love love love. Well done all. 🎉❤

[@magicstorm5635]

Can’t wait to be there with you guys!! Waiting for my kids to get out of the toddler stage to make the journey, SKÁL

[@tychestarot1035]

Such an amazing experience! I can't wait for future events.

[@soapee6729]

I live through these videos!! Thankyou for this insight, it's difficult especially as an Aussie to understand how these festivals and gatherings work since we don't have many. Luv this kind of content ❤

[@brianna36894]

What a breathtaking video! I felt instant chills and a longing for the times of old while watching! I hope to make it to a gathering someday!

[@kapitankrunch3]

All of the rituals were beautiful. The Odin ritual gave me, like many others here, instant chills. I hope to make it to one of these events one day!

[@honeyedfaerie8477]

The community you've created is beautiful!! Do you ever come to Canada?

[@MarytheBad]

FoNT had a Canada gathering once!

[@SirFrederick]

Man that Odin Energy was great

[@dietrichess9997]

I felt that too, even watching on a screen.

[@waynebrandon4351]

Wow, so happy to see our old ways coming back.. truly a beautiful thing! I only wish we had this in washington, alas, this still makes me proud. Good on you my brother and sisters.

[@RaylaNailo]

damn when i started watching felt like i was home i really can't wait to go to one when i can afford it later

[@AbilityToBeAwesome]

Wonderful!

[@jamestaddeo4435]

FRENZY, awesome! Looks like a blast, and then some. It's good to see such a large gathering of pagans again. Hail to you folk!

[@Kingrobledojr]

6:05 *LOUD WOLF HOWL* thank you wisdom of odin i love the music sir

[@941selena]

Beautiful. Chills❤

[@Mickymouse-lx8eb]

Looks great love the music by Faun ❤😊

[@gushippo643]

Anywhere near Gambier, OH? Would like to attend sometime!

[@vivianp5962]

Awesome

[@nextx_blurreddeath]

been trying to wait too see if there was gonna be a gathering in georgia

[@wren1019]

wonderful!

[@Banksx]

I wish I could be apart of this!

[@areonsflame4285]

I would love to have u down for a gathering in Nebraska

[@funnygaming2672]

What a beautiful event that so heartwarming! I which more people follow their ancestor gods instead of the church that took our traditions away and, in some case, steal it ...

[@BryerTheGreater1]

Nice wish I could of seen it!

[@areonsflame4285]

Gia is crying blood over in Nebraska.. we help with a gathering

[@PaganRyan29]

when is your church being built an which state will it be in? and thank you for opening my eyes in this great religion that our ancestors were apart of may the gods and goddesses bless you, hail the folk, skal!

[@MarytheBad]

FoNT does not yet have land, but it is a goal! Location of the first hall has not been settled yet

[@Vandelberger]

Hmmm looks like I know where my wife and I are vacationing next year.

[@rippled.-.]

What a wonderful thing to see, wish i could have been there in person, being with others, and worshiping the gods, spirits, and ancestors. All while learning things that can be apart of group gatherings

[@MrBryan1776]

Were the rituals and music done in English? I’ve never heard or seen anything so inspirational as this video.

[@TheWisdomOfOdin]

We usually have a mix. A lot of our opening and closing songs are in other languages. But usually or offerings are in English 👍🏻

[@annmarieknapp]

Do you do events in Florida? A solitary practioner in the deep South.

[@sewisinc.4545]

Man, if there was any gathering nearby...

[@IRGhost0]

I'm fascinated with paganism and the pre-christian ways of life. I have a question: do pagans literally believe there's a god Odin who is literally real, and they worship him? Or do they approach it more like the worship of Odin is worshipping or focusing on the values/wisdom of Odin (or other deities)? Or does that just depend on who you ask?

[@joepeters129]

Where can I find that type of lantern at 4:51 ??

[@marianfrances4959]

All good. Let us not forget the Goddess/es. 🙏💃💫💝 👍🇨🇦😎

[@whiteknight5100]

If I wasn't so socially anxious and irritable around large crowds of people, I'd actually attend one of these despite not actually identifying as Pagan. I just feel linked to it, naturally...

[@Konsciencia1111]

It's so beautiful!

[@thomasnelson7869]

Looking for a gathering. I live in Chattanooga in Tennessee.

[@theMermaidRhonda]

We are everywhere...)O(

[@xDarkZuNx]

The word pagan or paganism always feels inadequate. It's definitely something that Europeans or European Americans like to use.

[@VoodooViking]

When’s the next podcast coming out?

[@DennisMay-vf9vi]

Paganism rules

[@jvalravn7228]

What is the music played at the beginning of the video?

[@ur.localcrazy]

The loom. Anilah

[@jvalravn7228]

@@ur.localcrazy oh goody! I thought it might be her, her voice is pure medicine! Thanks 🙏

[@ur.localcrazy]

@@jvalravn7228 isn't it just. You're most welcome. 🍻 🎊

[@patriotpioneer]

👍

[@cherokeeraven]

🥰🥰

[@beskardragon9389]

Glad to see this development. Especially being semi-local to me. What I would like to see is your fellowship having more of a presence on Facebook etc.

[@MrChristianDT]

This is great for you guys, but I'd still feel a great sense of "what the fuck are we even doing" if I attended one of these. Lol I gravitate mostly towards my small amount of Native ancestry in my personal beliefs, more than my heavier Celtic & Germanic heritage although I don't think I actually want to practice an actual religion, irregardless. I do enjoy learning all about this stuff, though.

[@TheWisdomOfOdin]

I think if you came you’d feel at ease. It’s hard to capture all that happens at one of these events. They have organized bits you see in videos otherwise it’s a lot of free time and conversation 👍🏻

[@rivenfae]

I imagine being in southern Missouri not as many like minded near me.

[@utgarr-bo7856]

I'm from St. Louis, it's surprising how many Pagans I've met in the last view years.

[@chicagorhtours]

Very lovely. Yes, I m interested in exploring this, would especially like real world gatherings, "Community". May I ask , how are men and women getting along in these Pagan communities? I notice that men and women of most, really all cultural backgrounds are not getting along very well or at all here in the USA, North America. The media presents unrealistic "dating" aspiration, college, grad school and work/career aspirations - it often breaks down to a war of the sexes. The Hollywood, Pop Music world is very unrealistic for most everyone - most of the females want to be like Taylor Swift or some Marvels Comics Universe, Star War female character that is Strong, independent, Great Bodies and they live to order sexist males around and it's the same in corporate board rooms - males hate this and drop out, become loners, bitter women haters. Women "hit the wall" and don't get married, have long term relationships, don't have children or if they have one it's a single mom sigh. So can I ask how are male and female relations doing in your Pagan gatherings.? Jaye Left sort of behind outside of Chicago

[@MarytheBad]

The intent is not to date or find a partner. But some in the community have met that way. Otherwise it's very intermingled and co-ed

[@chicagorhtours]

@@MarytheBad Sounds good. I recommend studying some of the organizational, male female divisions, get together of the most successful "Christian" denominations especially the LDS Mormon Church of Latter Day Saints. LDS has lots of activities, things for people to do in regards to sports, music, home teaching, help with moving and they had a decent social welfare system "Deseret Industries" that give help social welfare in the form of "Work" for food, help with rent that sort of thing. Successful urban political organizations like the Regular Democrat Party under Mayor Daley Sr had similar organizations that worked, helped people who joined them find employment, housing, help with trash pick up etc. This isn't really about ideology, or theology it's about offering helpful services, community.

[@chicagorhtours]

@@MarytheBad But if these Pagans don't "date or find a partner" how will the Pagan communities survive, reproduce. Everyone which just be alone, community with Nature and dropping out, giving up on mainstream American society. I can understand why so many intelligent, good people do want to give up, live in a cabin alone, commune with Nature and yeah, throw up their hands in despair about mainstream American society - but isn't that throwing in the towel a sign of giving in, admitting defeat in a boxing match? I often feel like giving up on mainstream society, I do commune with nature but from a door man guarded, well heated Co-OP in Chicago not out in the wilds of say North Dakota or Wyoming.