Requirements and Rules for Kindreds & Members of the Holy Nation of Odin, Inc.
A kindred shall consist of at least three members, and meet on a regular basis.
The Holy Nation of Odin, Inc. will not interfere with the function of its kindreds unless petitioned by a majority of members of said kindred for aid.
The Holy Nation of Odin, Inc. does espouse a priest class, each kindred is free to determine their own spiritual and tribal needs. The Holy Nation of Odin, Inc. does recognize ordained clergy from religious organizations within the Odinist religious community.
Each kindred belonging to the Holy Nation of Odin, Inc. is expected to submit annual updates, listing its members as well as its accomplishments. A copy of their by-laws shall be updated and submitted annually as well. Failure to do so may result in your membership being revoked.
Any kindred can be removed for cause from the Holy Nation of Odin, Inc. by a majority vote of its’ Board of Directors.
The Holy Nation of Odin, Inc. is an outreach ministry dedicated to the ancient religion of Odinism. Odinism is an ethnic religion which is native and belongs to the people of the Germanic Tribes of Europe (i.e. the peoples descended from the Norse, Teutonic, Celtic and some Baltic and Slavic tribes).
The Holy Nation of Odin, Inc. does not condone homosexuality any more than the Catholic Church does! It is our position that homosexuality defies the very laws of nature, family procreation and therefore, our Gods and Goddesses.
Membership within the Holy Nation of Odin, Inc. is open to our folk who are free of any crimes against our faith, our folk (e.g. women, children, elderly, the handicapped, etc.), or our Gods (i.e. the laws of nature). What does, or does not constitute such a crime can be evaluated on a case by case basis by the Court of Gothar.
Information regarding membership in the Holy Nation of Odin, Inc. is available on-line. Membership is free.
The Holy Nation of Odin, Inc. does not espouse, condone or endorse any gang activity.
These rules are to be approved or amended annually as needed.
Amended: 1, Harvest 2262 RE, (August 1, 2012 CE)
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