{"id":3708,"date":"2016-05-13T01:49:53","date_gmt":"2016-05-13T00:49:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/odinic-rite.org\/test\/?page_id=3708"},"modified":"2019-07-05T22:48:52","modified_gmt":"2019-07-05T21:48:52","slug":"or-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/odinic-rite.org\/main\/about\/or-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"OR FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1tfbyks-cc6403e21b42e838dc7ab49f9cfda04a\">\n.avia-section.av-1tfbyks-cc6403e21b42e838dc7ab49f9cfda04a{\nbackground-color:#000000;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-1tfbyks-cc6403e21b42e838dc7ab49f9cfda04a main_color avia-section-default avia-no-shadow  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_two_third  avia-builder-el-first  avia-bg-style-parallax av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-50 av-height-50  container_wrap sidebar_right'   data-av_minimum_height_pc='50' data-av_min_height_opt='50'><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-3708'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1s5d2yk-21843940ee012ff4dd6f155bcc4eb70b\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-1s5d2yk-21843940ee012ff4dd6f155bcc4eb70b{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-1s5d2yk-21843940ee012ff4dd6f155bcc4eb70b .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-1s5d2yk-21843940ee012ff4dd6f155bcc4eb70b .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-1s5d2yk-21843940ee012ff4dd6f155bcc4eb70b .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-1s5d2yk-21843940ee012ff4dd6f155bcc4eb70b av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-3708'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1q3loto-40dc5319acbe141d15cd19d82ae6e52e\">\n.flex_column.av-1q3loto-40dc5319acbe141d15cd19d82ae6e52e{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1q3loto-40dc5319acbe141d15cd19d82ae6e52e av_two_third  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-a5oawc-cb3f0ace0aab6cf18b99008c192da4ca\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-a5oawc-cb3f0ace0aab6cf18b99008c192da4ca{\npadding-bottom:0;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-a5oawc-cb3f0ace0aab6cf18b99008c192da4ca .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-a5oawc-cb3f0ace0aab6cf18b99008c192da4ca .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-a5oawc-cb3f0ace0aab6cf18b99008c192da4ca av-special-heading-h3  avia-builder-el-3  el_before_av_toggle_container  avia-builder-el-first '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >OR, Policy and Structure<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-1micp3w-202e947961af55fa78241d768380a375  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_hr ' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-k0o7w-67da289cbd6bf962debb4683ecb00451'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1'>What is The Odinic Rite<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"av-subheading av-subheading_below av_custom_color \">\n<p>The Odinic Rite is an international organisation dedicated to the advancement of Odinism, a modern day expression of the ancient indigenous beliefs of our Northern Indo-European ancestors. Drawing on ancestral wisdom from the dawn of our folk, The Odinic Rite is a unique denomination of Odinism. We do not consider the Viking age to be the golden age of our people, but a part of the rich tapestry which contributes to our history and wisdom.<\/p>\n<p>The Odinic Rite offers a home to those looking to reconnect with that history and wisdom and the opportunity to learn, grow and evolve both personally and spiritually amongst like-minded folk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-1kr9luk-95b51f68fbddba3a03160be912bb117b'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2'>When was the Odinic Rite formed?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The Odinic Rite was founded in London, England in April 1973 by John Gibbs-Bailey (aka Hoskuld) who had been an Odinist since before WWII and John Yeowell (aka Stubba).<\/p>\n<p>The group was\u00a0 was initially called &#8216;The London Committee For the Restoration of the Odinic Rite&#8217; but the name was unwieldy and so was generally shortened to &#8216;The Odinist Committee&#8217; and then finalised in 1980 as the Odinic Rite.<\/p>\n<p>The blue print for the organisation\u2019s structure and aims was influenced greatly by Hoskuld, who brought decades of Odinic practice to the new organisation, so while the name was new, in a way it was a continuation of something which had been forming since the 1930s.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-1j8fl18-b4748cb312db017171a2dcfa134969b3'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3'>What are the aims of the Odinic Rite?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"qa-faq-answer\">\n<p>The Odinic Rite is an organization whose aims are to promote all aspects of our ancestral religion today called Odinism, the organic spiritual beliefs and way of life of the indigenous peoples of Northern Europe. The watch-words of the Odinic Rite are \u201c<em>Faith, Folk, Family<\/em>\u201d and this summarizes our ideals well.<\/p>\n<p>Odinism is an entire and whole system \u2013 a way of \u201cbeing\u201d. It is concerned with all aspects of our folk \u2013 cultural, historical, ecological, mystical etc. etc. It is concerned with the ethics of social behavior, our relationships with one another and nature, with the whole of life.<\/p>\n<p>Odinism defines our unique identity as a folk and as individuals within that folk organism. Odinists believe they cannot properly respect other folk until they can respect themselves. Odinism is seen not only as a link with the past, but as a strength for the present and a desire for a noble future.<\/p>\n<p>As the Odinic religion is seen as a way of life \u2013 our inherited culture \u2013 Odinists feel they have a duty to pass it on to their children and to encourage their country men and women to find their own path. As our inspiration, we try to learn from it and we seek to protect it, defend it, preserve it, advance and extend it, to bring about the New Awakening.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-1h3sgbw-c82293903aa532e7d651a3f4e12496d4'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4'>How is the OR structured?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The OR&#8217;s governing body is the Court of Gothar who are themselves advised by officers who make up the OR Information Committee.<\/p>\n<p>Regionally we have groups called hearths and members are encouraged to join their local hearth if there is one or to work towards building one if there is not.<\/p>\n<p>It should be stressed that the OR is not a loose alliance of like-minded folk but a structured and disciplined group. This does not suit some people but those who join the OR should understand that our achievements and our stability have been facilitated by the way we are structured.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-1g9zhsc-3e16451b72d2ddf6cc3c300e232fd89c'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5'>How is the Rite organized locally?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"qa-faq-answer\">\n<p>Each individual member of the Rite is important and is regarded as a living cell of the living community of the Odinic Rite. Where possible, groups of members are encouraged to meet together, often at a member\u2019s home or a local site, to conduct Odinist celebrations (known as Blots). These small local groups are known as Hearths. Social contact is regarded as an important part of Odinism, as Odinism is a way of life, not a part-time hobby. The Hearth provides a circle in which the individual and group can learn from each other, help each other, cement comradeship etc. and in so doing benefit not just themselves but the community of the Odinic Rite as a whole. Hearths initiate and run various projects of benefit to the Odinist movement and have a high degree of autonomy, whilst still respecting the OR.<\/p>\n<p>To form a fully recognized Hearth of the Odinic Rite, the following conditions must be met:<\/p>\n<p>1. The Hearth Guardian must be a professed member of the OR.<\/p>\n<p>2. The Guardian and at least two other members of the Hearth must contribute to the Rite by annual donation. Thus a whole family could form a Hearth \u2013 this is encouraged.<\/p>\n<p>3. The Hearth\u2019s proposed name must be submitted to the Court of Gothar for approval. (This ensures that there will be no confusion if a Hearth wanted to use a name already in use, and also that units are not representing the OR under a totally unsuitable name.)<\/p>\n<p>Once these criteria are met, the Hearth is likely to be recognized as an official Hearth of the Odinic Rite and can use the initials OR to indicate this \u2013 for example, Odin\u2019s Hearth OR. The Hearth is a self-supporting unit and raises funds for its projects, its upkeep and the obtaining of regalia from within its ranks.<\/p>\n<p>There is nothing to prevent an Apprentice forming an Apprentice Hearth (called a Hearth AOR) with the intention of it becoming an official Hearth OR in time. (The OR supplies a booklet further detailing how to form and run a Hearth of the Odinic Rite \u2013 this is sent out to members by request).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-1eh6gl8-e87ecab10aad2ce0c8cadf3efe17de9a'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6'>Who runs the Odinic Rite?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-6' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The Rite is run entirely by unpaid volunteers who devote their time, energy and effort in the service of the Odinist community and the High Gods.<\/p>\n<p>The Odinic Rite is governed by the Court of Gothar who are advised and assisted in the day to day running of the OR by various officers with skills in particular areas. All members are encouraged to assist in helping the OR to run smoothly.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-1chnvek-1b3478cde0d83f2d4365aa95fbcc43da'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-7' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-7'>How is the Rite financed?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-7' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"qa-faq-answer\">Our funds come primarily from the annual membership subscriptions paid by our members (this can be paid quarterly after 1st year) which is considered as the minimum level of donation. Some members choose to set up additional regular or occasional donations.<\/div>\n<div class=\"qa-faq-answer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa-faq-answer\">We also receive funds from the sale of goods via the OR store and events such as the auction at our annual Great Moot.<br \/>\nThe Rite is a completely self-supporting community in that without the financial support of its members it could not exist. Members believe that by supporting the Rite \u2013 their community \u2013 they also support themselves as individuals within the community.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-1at9vik-11ec4ebca4adc50270dd93aff93f346a'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-8' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-8'>Does the Odinic Rite take a political viewpoint?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-8' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"qa-faq-answer\">\n<div class=\"qa-faq-answer\">\n<p>The Odinic Rite is not a political movement \u2013 a member\u2019s political outlook, if any, is up to them as free people. This does not mean members cannot comment on matters which affect us all. Indeed individual members would be abrogating their civic duty if they neglected or ignored the ethical matters that are constantly being discussed in the wider community.<\/p>\n<p>But although it is expected of members that they apply Odinist principles in all endeavors, they involve themselves in political activity as private individuals not as representatives of the Odinic Rite.<\/p>\n<p>Under no circumstances are members permitted to use Odinism as a tool for the promotion of their political views and they should never present their own views as those of the Odinic Rite<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-199fmos-9e189a7b033430c649ca6adce5bea31a'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-9' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-9'>How are men and women viewed in the OR and Odinism as a whole?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-9' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"qa-faq-answer\">\n<p>Whilst men and women are each powerful in their own right, balanced cooperation will actually enhance and deepen those inherent forces which create, sustain and evolve life. Thus, by proudly working to restore the true and holy nature of the male\/female polarities in proper relationship to each other, so our folk will be restored to their rightful strength.<\/p>\n<p>This is Natural Law and as an expression of such, Odinism- and hence the Odinic Rite- hold this balance of polarity (i.e. both men and women) as equally sacred sustainers of the whole.<\/p>\n<p>For the full response to this question, please go to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.odinic-rite.org\/test\/men-and-women-in-odinism-and-the-or\/\">\u201cMen &amp; Women in Odinism &amp; the OR\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-182kukc-7a4af8ca2846102c982cb19660181319'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-10' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-10'>What is the meaning of the OR logo?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-10' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"qa-faq-answer\">\n<p>The triskel is a very ancient symbol and there are many differing views about its meaning.<\/p>\n<p>To Odinists the number 3 is a holy number and it can be seen throughout our mythology. It is also the square root of 9, another very important number. It represents completeness and can signify the union of two opposite forces giving rise to a third.<\/p>\n<p>On one level this could be seen as signifying the family \u2013 the father and mother whose union gives birth to the child yet, as with so much in Odinism, it can be viewed and understood on many levels.<\/p>\n<p>The specific triskel symbol used by the OR today, along with the Faith, Folk and Family motto (another 3!) first appeared on the back page of ORBriefing number 112 in October 1991. The design of the black OR triskel on a red background creates 3 blood drops which is wonderfully symbolic of Faith, Folk and Family, things to which we are linked by blood.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-16u64jw-7c574a8424f35f3e54544a2cf41f6451\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-16u64jw-7c574a8424f35f3e54544a2cf41f6451{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-16u64jw-7c574a8424f35f3e54544a2cf41f6451 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_toggle_container  el_before_av_heading '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-9khp70-8456224e5f0944f3e529dab68c18ef33\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-9khp70-8456224e5f0944f3e529dab68c18ef33{\npadding-bottom:0;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-9khp70-8456224e5f0944f3e529dab68c18ef33 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-9khp70-8456224e5f0944f3e529dab68c18ef33 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-9khp70-8456224e5f0944f3e529dab68c18ef33 av-special-heading-h3  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_toggle_container '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >OR Membership<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-12hymkc-b733096907adffb64c6910535220954b  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_hr ' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-84l4oc-079ad734d48ce27258cbde4697458bbc'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-11' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-11'>How do I join the Odinic Rite?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-11' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Please go to the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/odinic-rite.org\/test\/join\/\">Joining Info<\/a> page of our web site and you will be shown all of the joining options available.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-z06lb0-615bec9e470d2d0dbbe5ecea35644ac1'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-12' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-12'>How do I pay for membership?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-12' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Membership is payable upon application via an annual Paypal subscription and continued membership is reliant upon a current subscription.<\/p>\n<p>After the first year of membership this may be changed to a quarterly payment.<\/p>\n<p>The Paypal subscription method is used as it reduces the admin required of our busy volunteer staff. If the subscription is cancelled or expires without any notification from the member then we will be notified by Paypal and the membership is considered to have been cancelled.<\/p>\n<p>Any member who can not pay their subscription or any reason but does not wish to be considered as having left the OR should contact their regional officer as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-xul19o-a2348f7c7fe8b4322b1cafd9838002c1'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-13' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-13'>What do I get as a member?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-13' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"qa-faq-answer\">\n<p>There are many benefits that come with membership of the world\u2019s longest running, continually active Odinist movement. Some can be easily named as below but others must be experienced and will vary depending on the individual.<\/p>\n<p>On acceptance of a member\u2019s application they will receive their first copy of ORBriefing, the members&#8217; quarterly e-journal and Rimstock, a directory detailing the OR festivals, events and contact information.<\/p>\n<p>Members may also added to the OR\u2019s online discussion forum, a virtual community bringing together members from around the world. The forum is a place where all kinds of subjects relating to the OR and Odinism are discussed and gatherings, events etc. are planned.<\/p>\n<p>Most of all what you get is the membership and support of the OR community, a family of dedicated people who work for the new awakening of our folk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"av-subheading av-subheading_below \">\n<p>We believe that what you get out of OR membership is directly proportionate to what you are prepared to put in. The OR is like a living organism which relies on its members to thrive and grow.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-wq59v0-f60554639cd64877d05c50089a56eac5'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-14' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-14'>What is Apprentice Membership of the Odinic Rite?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-14' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"qa-faq-answer\">\n<p>Apprentice membership is open to all (subject to approval of application) who feel an interest in the Odinic Rite and in accord with our folkish Odinist principles. The term stems from our very early days and all members begin as an apprentice of the Odinic Rite (AOR) and will remain so until they take the Oath of Profession, if they choose to do so.<\/p>\n<p>There is no pressure on anyone to become professed; it is a personal choice. Many of the Rite\u2019s most active members are apprentices and they are valued as much as any other member.<\/p>\n<p>Apprentices may use the initials AOR after their name if they so choose. This is not a requirement but many choose to show their loyalty to the OR in this way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-uehnng-436d61cd3c8ef61659328202c67bd5a6'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-15' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-15'>What is \u201cProfession\u201d?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-15' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"qa-faq-answer\">\n<p>The ceremony of profession confirms before the Gods and men a person\u2019s restoration to their true indigenous faith and their dedication to the Rite. They become full members of the Odinic Rite, Odin\u2019s Holy Nation.<\/p>\n<p>It is not a step to be taken frivolously, for it is a very holy ceremony where irrevocable oaths are sworn.<\/p>\n<p>The act of profession is irrevocable by the individual: although we speak of \u201cmembers\u201d of the Odinic Rite, it is not possible to \u201cresign\u201d as though it were a club. The Odinic Rite is regarded as a folk community, the Nation of Odin. Once professed, the oaths taken always apply.<\/p>\n<p>In order to become professed member, an apprentice must:<\/p>\n<p>1. Have been a member for at least one year (this in an absolute minimum, although it is unlikely that an existing professed member would be willing to sponsor an application after such a short time.)<\/p>\n<p>2. Have shown an active commitment to the advancement of Odinism and the OR<\/p>\n<p>3. Find another already professed member to \u201csponsor\u201d them.<\/p>\n<p>4. Find an already professed member to conduct the ritual of profession.<\/p>\n<p>5. Complete an application form from the Secretary of the Court of Gothar and have their application approved by the Court of Gothar<\/p>\n<p>6. Make a \u201ctorc\u201d* (to be invested during the ritual) which is the symbol of the professed member \u2013 their \u201cbadge\u201d of honor.<\/p>\n<p>A professed member uses the initials OR after their name. (note: members of the Court of Gothar use the initials CG after their name).<\/p>\n<p><em>*Over the years the OR \u201ctorc\u201d has evolved into a gorget design. It must be made of a natural material with metal being most common but wood and leather have also been used.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-sefs0s-00abcc3391bd2f2e0bee58dcf2bcc477'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-16' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-16'>What about geographically isolated members?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-16' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"qa-faq-answer\">\n<p>The OR has many geographically isolated members. We have a network of area contacts who will strive to put isolated members in contact with others or keep in contact themselves.<\/p>\n<p>We encourage isolated members to do their best to meet with members nearest to them and this has brought about the formation of Hearths whose members, whilst fairly dispersed, have a greater sense of belonging and comradeship. They may only meet a few times a year but those meetings are very special times.<\/p>\n<p>The OR members\u2019 forum is an ideal resource for isolated members allowing them to become involved with the wider OR and to make plans to meet others and attend events and gatherings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-5oiovg-3cf7f82bda9efe5dd5d179819226996e'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-17' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-17'>Are there any OR Hearths or members in my area?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-17' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"qa-faq-answer\">\n<p>People often ask, \u201care there members\/hearths in my area?\u201d\u00a0 Well the simple answer for anyone who joins will be yes, <em><strong>you<\/strong><\/em>! And for a while you may be the only one, but you will not be alone.<\/p>\n<p>The OR is about building to advance Odinism. If there are no members or hearths in your area then you have a choice to make. Will you walk away? Or will you be the first and become the beacon that guides others. As Odinists we should not wait for others to build something before deciding to get involved, we should be the builders.<\/p>\n<p>Joining the OR gives you access to a community and to many people who started out where you are now; solitary, looking for answers and the comradeship of fellow Odinists.<\/p>\n<p>Time and again we see in areas where previously there were no members, a motivated and active individual joins us and before long there is a hearth in that area. That is the OR way. Then the next time someone asks \u201care there members in this area\u201d we can say \u201cyes!\u201d and send them your way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-4fxr3g-955a614377f82675bb8f84906ebc8583'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-18' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-18'>Can I belong to the OR as well as other Odinist\/Asatru organisations?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-18' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"qa-faq-answer\">\n<p>The OR does not encourage multiple memberships of organisations as we believe that this dilutes any potential energy available for the advancement of the OR. Whilst we may allow members of other organisations to join the OR we would expect that their first loyalty be to the OR.<\/p>\n<p>Those who are oathed to another group will not be accepted for OR membership as their first loyalty must be to that group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-nhgogc-b1f6e33e057548db13d1236b63efc7f4'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-19' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-19'>Does the OR accept prisoners as members?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-19' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"qa-faq-answer\">\n<p>Yes, we believe that incarcerated Odinists, most of whom discover Odinism whilst in prison, should be supported in their faith and given the same rights to practice their holy religion as those of other faiths.<\/p>\n<p>We recognise that one day these people will be released into our communities and so it is in all of our interests to aid them in their quest to live a nobler life through Odinism. The vast majority of Odinist inmates accept that they did wrong and must serve their time. They know that Odinists must take responsibility for their own actions and face the consequences.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>We do not extend our support to or accept as members those convicted of sexual offences or of offences against children.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mjzoto-dfbd516eb0eac3fb5a9413321af6478b'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-20' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-20'>What are the 9 Noble Virtues &amp; Charges<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-20' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>They are the moral and ethical codes by which OR members strive to live. They were codified at the formation of the OR in 1973 and have been adopted ever since by many individuals and groups or provided the outline from which others have created similar codes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"av-special-heading-tag\">You can find more information on this page: <a href=\"http:\/\/odinic-rite.org\/test\/the-nine-noble-virtues-and-charges-of-the-odinic-rite\/\">The Nine Noble Virtues and Charges of the Odinic Rite<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k21ir0-3902b1a7adf09071f0a68940832f1814\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-k21ir0-3902b1a7adf09071f0a68940832f1814{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-k21ir0-3902b1a7adf09071f0a68940832f1814 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_toggle_container  el_before_av_heading '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2qiobw-b4281183248c6a7266bd93e423260f6e\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-2qiobw-b4281183248c6a7266bd93e423260f6e{\npadding-bottom:0;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-2qiobw-b4281183248c6a7266bd93e423260f6e .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-2qiobw-b4281183248c6a7266bd93e423260f6e .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-2qiobw-b4281183248c6a7266bd93e423260f6e av-special-heading-h3  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_toggle_container '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Other Questions<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-i0qf18-37f2a744a8ee621cca8214763a0433fc  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_heading  avia-builder-el-last ' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-fnvags-45d831d01d8a6dd27b551bb97bb4b8f2'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-21' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-21'>What are \u2018Odinic Names\u2019<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-21' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"qa-faq-answer\">\n<p>Some members, particularly Professed members or those holding official positions within the OR, choose to adopt an Odinic name for use within the Rite.<\/p>\n<p>For some it marks more clearly their restoration to the Odinic faith, while others do not wish to be known by names which are not native to the folk or are related to Christianity.<\/p>\n<p>Still others wish to retain the names given to them by their parents. It is a matter of personal choice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>We urge anyone wishing to take an Odinic name to consider seriously and solemnly before choosing as it is not something to take lightly.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-duwgxo-2fbccfdb6f9061ac91d47344175807ec'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-22' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-22'>Why are the Runes so important?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-22' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"qa-faq-answer\">\n<p>Study of the runes is encouraged in Odinism. It should be remembered that the runes are far more than a divination system as is so often portrayed. Moreover they are a part of the Odinic system and the Odinic system alone. Attempts to merge or fit them to other systems, e.g.the Qabbalah, is pointless and will not lead to any deep understanding of our Runic system \u2013 though it may and often does lead to self-delusion.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, those who believe that runes and runology are the be-all-and-end-all of Odinism have too narrow a vision of the runes, a shallow knowledge of their mysteries and a lack of understanding of the meaning of religion.<\/p>\n<p>The runes are the essential mystical ingredient of Odinism but not its sum total.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-bw18ss-8ba3cecefa0f4afa1e104b06bd6d8291'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-23' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-23'>Does the OR have a prisoner outreach program?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-23' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"qa-faq-answer\">\n<p>Initially the Odinic Rite set up an outreach program but it soon became clear that \u201cOutreach\u201d did not adequately describe the work we were doing so the \u201cPrison Affairs Bureau\u201d was created and it now oversees all OR prison activities.<\/p>\n<p>Outreach is still a major part of our activities but also the PAB is involved with campaigns for religious rights and also acts in a consultative capacity to prison and federal authorities.<\/p>\n<p>The PAB also operates book\/DVD drives when contributions of such items allow, ensuring that our incarcerated members have access to faith related materials in line with other religions.<\/p>\n<p>Our goal is to provide relevant information and to provide spiritual and emotional tools so men and women who chose Odinism can become responsible for their actions, deal with prison life and eventually re-enter society with an eye on positive contribution and balanced lives. Ultimately we are practical minded, with an interest in applying Odinism to modern challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Please see our PAB page for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/p><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-awgdos-c85ab9e27e55925da1072a591903453c\">\n.flex_column.av-awgdos-c85ab9e27e55925da1072a591903453c{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-awgdos-c85ab9e27e55925da1072a591903453c av_one_third  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_two_third  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><form action=\"https:\/\/odinic-rite.org\/main\/about\/or-faq\/\" method=\"post\" data-fields-with-error=\"Found errors in the following field(s):\" class=\"avia_ajax_form av-form-labels-hidden   avia-builder-el-12  avia-builder-el-no-sibling   \" data-avia-form-id=\"1\" data-avia-redirect='' ><h3 class=''>Ask a Question<\/h3><fieldset><p class='  first_form  form_element form_fullwidth' id='element_avia_1_1'><label for=\"avia_1_1\">Name <abbr class=\"required\" title=\"required\">*<\/abbr><\/label> <input name=\"avia_1_1\" class=\"text_input is_empty\" type=\"text\" id=\"avia_1_1\" value=\"\"  placeholder='Name*'\/><\/p><p class='  first_form  form_element form_fullwidth' id='element_avia_2_1'><label for=\"avia_2_1\">E-Mail <abbr class=\"required\" title=\"required\">*<\/abbr><\/label> <input name=\"avia_2_1\" class=\"text_input is_email\" type=\"text\" id=\"avia_2_1\" value=\"\"  placeholder='E-Mail*'\/><\/p><p class='  first_form  form_element form_fullwidth' id='element_avia_3_1'><label for=\"avia_3_1\">Subject <abbr class=\"required\" title=\"required\">*<\/abbr><\/label> <input name=\"avia_3_1\" class=\"text_input is_empty\" type=\"text\" id=\"avia_3_1\" value=\"\"  placeholder='Subject*'\/><\/p><p class='  first_form  form_element form_fullwidth' id='element_avia_4_1'><label for=\"avia_4_1\" class=\"textare_label hidden textare_label_avia_4_1\">Question <abbr class=\"required\" title=\"required\">*<\/abbr><\/label><textarea  placeholder='Question*' name=\"avia_4_1\" class=\"text_area is_empty\" cols=\"40\" rows=\"7\" id=\"avia_4_1\" ><\/textarea><\/p><p class=\"hidden\"><input type=\"text\" name=\"avia_5_1\" class=\"hidden \" id=\"avia_5_1\" value=\"\" \/><\/p><p class='   form_element form_fullwidth' id='element_avia_6_1'><span class='value_verifier_label'>3 + 5 = ?<\/span><input name=\"avia_6_1_verifier\" type=\"hidden\" id=\"avia_6_1_verifier\" value=\"257186848\"\/><label for=\"avia_6_1\">Please prove that you are human by solving the equation <abbr class=\"required\" title=\"required\">*<\/abbr><\/label><input name=\"avia_6_1\" class=\"text_input captcha\" type=\"text\" id=\"avia_6_1\" value=\"\"\/><\/p><p class=\"form_element \"><input type=\"hidden\" value=\"1\" name=\"avia_generated_form1\" \/><input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" class=\"button\"  data-sending-label=\"Sending\"\/><\/p><\/fieldset><\/form><div id=\"ajaxresponse_1\" class=\"ajaxresponse ajaxresponse_1 hidden\"><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":3443,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3708","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/odinic-rite.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3708","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/odinic-rite.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/odinic-rite.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/odinic-rite.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/odinic-rite.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3708"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/odinic-rite.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3708\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/odinic-rite.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3443"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/odinic-rite.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3708"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}