Long ago, before the coming of Christianity, one of the most widely practiced religions in Europe was Asatru. It began more than forty thousand years ago and some of the spiritual theories and beliefs are as ancient as the Europeans themselves. The common language with this religion was Old Norse, spoken in ancient Scandinavia, in which most of the texts were written. Asatru is a polytheistic religion, in which followers believe in many deities including various gods and goddesses. The word Asatru itself means belief in the gods. Unlike Christianity, Norse pagans believe that when they are born they have a clean slate and no original sins. Therefore, there is no reason for them to be saved. Asatru is a secularist religion and they welcome
