trans-pagans:

Mmm, I’m getting really tired of these “Norse pagans who are nazis aren’t real Norse pagans” and “ugh, everyone keeps trying to make sure I’m not a neo-Nazi when I say I’m Norse pagan” attitudes I’ve been seeing around lately.

Distancing yourself from fascist and racist Norse pagans doesn’t address the problem. Whining because someone wanted to make sure you weren’t a fascist doesn’t address the problem.

The prevalence of neo-nazis in Norse pagan spaces is a real and relevant issue and it’s an issue that makes many religious spaces unsafe for poc, queer folks, and disabled folks who practice Norse pagan traditions. If you silence people speaking out about a Norse pagan group with Nazi leanings by saying “they’re not really Norse pagan” then you’re are making it harder for vulnerable groups to find safe religious spaces. When you complain about people trying to vet you and make sure you’re not a neo-nazi when you say you’re Norse pagan, then you’re telling vulnerable groups that they’re wrong to try and stay away from dangerous people.

This isn’t an unwarranted assumption, and it’s not being made to bully you, it’s being made so that people can stay away from actual literal neo-nazis. You need to understand that. You need to understand that this isn’t about you, it’s about the need to stay away from people who might hurt us. 

If you’re upset about this assumption then the proper response is to be actively anti-nazi in your worship. It’s to create and support Norse pagan space that are safe for poc, queer folks, and disabled people. Make the Norse pagan community safe and loving and anti-fascist. That is how your break this assumption, not by complaining about the assumption being made in the first place.