Folcsida

Folcsida is the Anglo-Norse tribal expression of Sedish belief, i.e. the traditional religion of the Germanic peoples. Sedish derives from *siduz, a Proto-Germanic term meaning Custom, practice, or way; so, if one is Sedish, one is “of the way“; likewise, Folcsida is derived from Folc and Sida, which together mean Folk-Ways or the Ways of our Folk; thus, providing a label for the many-godded folk belief of those who are primarily of Anglo-Saxon heritage and practice traditional heathenship. As a personal moniker, we are referred to as Sedish, or more specifically, Folcsidish or a Folcsidishman. The words Sedish and Folcsida are virtually synonymous; all Folcsidishmen are Sedish, but not all Sedish are Folcsidishmen.

There are 16 Tenets defining the foundational religious philosophy of Folcsida. The Sedish tenets, derived from our lore, are the core beliefs that form the foundation of our godlore, upon which our culture, traditions, and law are built; thus, forming our worldview and providing us our thewful compass.

The Folcsidish Tenets

1. We believe that our Gods and Goddesses actively exist as literal powers within the natural universe.
2. We fundamentally accept that our Gods and their creation are good, as they manifest the cosmic order.
3. We model our lives upon the traditional worldview of Germanic polytheism.
4. This belief represents all the tribes of the Germanic peoples and their descendants.
5. Our culture is the traditional ethnic expression of our folk and it is our duty to preserve it.
6. We reject all forms of syncretism and universalism as this denies the uniqueness of our tribal divinities.
7. The Gods gave us their sacred teachings, which we live in accordance with.
8. We select our priesthood from the righteous and wise, who are knowledgeable in our lore, law and rites.
9. We approach the world with logic and reason, always drawing on the wisdom of our Gods and ancestors for guidance.
10. Fatalism is an integral part of our ancestral ways.
11. We perform the rites and prayers in a manner that is built upon a theological understanding of our lore.
12. We follow the sacred laws of the gods, trusting that they will guide our path and knowing they will judge us at the Hellthing after death.
13. We reject evil and the celebration thereof, always working for the order of the Gods.
14. Sedish belief is the way we celebrate our ancient tradition in the modern world.
15. We hold the epic of our ancestors to be sacred lore.
16. The development of strong, healthy families and communities is the epicenter of our entire belief.