kindred: practices, beliefs and structure

Beliefs: 

The Sacred Way prioritizes virtuous-noble conduct, unity, and service above all else. Members are encouraged to adhere to the principles (aka Drengskapr) of the Sacred Way in their actions and decisions. Personal beliefs and practices outside the framework of the Sacred Way are regarded as the individual's own domain, provided they align with Drengskapr.

Kinship of humanity.

We believe that humanity shares a common origin, making us one family. Embracing this truth, we commit to fostering harmony, refusing to let religion, politics, or differing beliefs disrupt our unity. Our goal is to bridge cultural differences in moral norms, while promoting understanding and compassion among all people.

 

Practices:

Our practices focus on refining our abilities and fostering communal bonds. We gather in local congregations, known as houses, to perform rituals of thanksgiving, moral truths and life cycles. These ceremonies honor higher forces of existence, our ancestors, our kindred, and friends, and ourselves for past achievements and future endeavors.

Sacred Celebrations:

We observe significant life events and natural phenomena through sacred celebrations, including births, deaths, weddings, coming-of-age ceremonies, solstices, and equinoxes.

crime is a moral issue.

We hold the belief that crime is fundamentally a moral issue rather than a political one. While we acknowledge that some offenses may be forgiven, there are certain crimes—such as sexual violence, murder, and the abuse of vulnerable individuals, including the elderly and children—that we believe are beyond forgiveness. These acts violate our core ethical principles and inflict deep harm on individuals and society as a whole.

In light of this, we advocate for a return to principles inspired by old Norse culture, which emphasize accountability through the removal of citizenship and legal protections for offenders. Rather than relying solely on imprisonment, we believe in implementing measures that reflect the severity of their actions and prioritize the safety and well-being of the community.

Furthermore, we view laws that infringe upon our God-given rights to protect ourselves and each other from criminals as unacceptable. It is essential that we uphold these fundamental rights to ensure the safety and integrity of our society.

 

Gender rolls

  1. Recognizing only two genders, we honor the sacred masculine and feminine.
  2. We cultivate these qualities in ourselves and reject the notion of changing gender identity.
  3. We deem it the most shameful, evil, and dishonorable an act to pervert a child’s mind with this degradation. It is an act of war against our society and especially innocent children.
  4. Sexual preferences have no business in the public. However, it is also not to be shamed when involving consenting adults.

 

Structure:

  1. House: The foundational unit of our organization, where local members congregate for rituals and communal activities.

  

  1. Path: After initiation onto the Sacred Way, members choose a profession from one of 2 4 paths: Warrior path, Craftsmen path, Producer/Farmer path, or leader/Educator path. Each Path offers an experience of self-exploration and self-fulfillment in a unique style in tune with the spirit of the chosen path, contributing to the kindred with their unique skills and practices, thus developing the mettle of each individual along as adding distinct cultural traditions and closer bonds of unity.

 

  1. Assembly Groups: Elected officials represent each house in broader regional, national, and international matters. The highest positions within the assembly are the High Seats: Master Chief, Chiefess, Law Speaker, and Council. These roles are responsible for guiding the kindred's world affairs and upholding the principles of the Sacred Way.

 

4. Orders: are groups that practice specific personal beliefs or devotion to particular deities. These groups operate within their own framework while maintaining respect for the overarching principles of the Sacred Way.