Building Pagan Communities with Aidan McMillan

In this episode, Aidan McMillan from the Asatru Folk Assembly shares insights on building pagan communities, the importance of ritual, infrastructure, and community outreach, and how to navigate challenges and criticism while fostering authentic spiritual growth.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Aidan McMillan and the AFA01:59 History and foundation of the Asatru Folk Assembly03:59 Building and maintaining Hofs and land spaces07:04 The significance of old churches and land graves09:55 Continuity and restoration of pagan traditions14:59 Community rituals and their divine significance19:55 The importance of infrastructure and land ownership24:58 Engagement with local communities and outreach30:01 Dealing with criticism and external challenges35:00 The role of public identity and authenticity40:04 Proselytizing and community growth strategies44:57 The importance of land spirits and land rituals50:01 The future of pagan revival and community diversity guest linksrunestone.org