![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Remington committed suicide on death row in 2004. Lenz also testified he felt threatened by Parker, who was serving a 50-year sentence for murder. Lenz testified that Parker had not been taking the religion seriously, and to protect the honor of the gods, Parker had to be punished. ![]() "What makes Odinists dangerous is the fact that many believe in the necessity of becoming martyrs for their cause," the report said. But experts say its popularity enjoyed a boost from the Supreme Court, which last year sided with an Asatru inmate by upholding a federal law requiring state prisons to accommodate prisoners' religious affiliations.Īsatru is often associated with white supremacy, although most Asatru leaders bristle at suggestions of such a relationship.Ī 1999 FBI report on domestic terrorism described Odinism as a "white supremacist ideology that lends itself to violence." No national statistics are kept on how many inmates follow Asatru. It emphasizes a connection with one's ancestors and values honor, loyalty, generosity and truth.Īn estimated 10,000 to 20,000 people in the United States consider themselves Asatruars or Odinists, said Stephen McNallen, director of the Asatru Folk Assembly, a leading Asatru group. It is a polytheistic, pre-Christian faith native to Scandinavia whose adherents worship gods including Thor and Odin. Asatru is often referred to as Odinism, although some followers believe the two are separate religions. ![]()
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