Heathenry, a modern movement drawing on pre-Christian pagan religions, has become associated with the violent, racialized politics of the alt-right. Less well known is the fight to make heathenry \u2014 and the progressive values it can promote \u2014 inclusive and open to all.\nGuests:\n\n\nRobert Schreiwer, Heathen activist, founder of the Heathen tradition of Urglaawe, Manager of Huginn\u2019s Heathen Hof and Heathens Against Hate, and Steer of the Troth (2016-2019 and again in 2020). Founder of In-Reach Prison Services.\n\n\nMichael Strmiska, associate professor in global studies at SUNY-Orange and author of Modern Paganism in World Cultures.\n\n\nLauren Crow, co-host of the Heathen History podcast.\n\n\nBen Waggoner, co-host of the Heathen History podcast.\n\n\nThomas Engelmann, outreach specialist at Life After Hate\u2019s ExitUSA.\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices