There's a new/old religion taking hold in the prison I volunteer. It's called Asatro. I understand it's an old Norse religion. It's pagan and Thor, Odin, etc. and not actually worshipped but prayed to act as intercessors. There's no dogma and no scripture. Old poetry is read and revered. It doesn't seem to be violent like you picture Vikings. It's peaceful and tolerant of others. Harmony with nature is promoted.
What's the attraction? Catholicism offers saints as intercessors. Pope Francis wrote an encyclical, Laudate Si, which promotes harmony between mankind and nature. We are all interrelated. Man is in an obligatory symbiosis with nature.
Besides, Thor, Odin, or whoever never told us they loved us, never mind die for us. What's the attraction?
Credit: https://marvel-movies.fandom.com/wiki/Odin_Borson
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