Secular Paganism on Rodnovery

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Below is a Secular Pagan Party Pamphlet titled "Rodnovery Reviewed: The Party’s Position on Slavic Revival". This pamphlet utilizes all the data generated on Secular Paganism—its initial definition, the Constitution of the Secular Pagan State in America, the Secular Pagan Party Constitution, the Party Manifesto, the psychological profile of members, the constitutional review, the economic pamphlet, the agnostic state essay, the bi-theism essay, the soft polytheism/shituf pamphlet, the spreading gods pamphlet, the conquest essay, the Hinduism pamphlet, the Shintoism pamphlets, the Buddhism pamphlet, the Jainism pamphlet, the Zoroastrianism pamphlet, the death penalty pamphlet, the animal welfare pamphlet, the sorcery pamphlet, the Hades pamphlet, the court-government pamphlet, the takeover pamphlet, the sex regulation pamphlet, the reproduction pamphlet, the fight-and-die essay, the Taoism pamphlet, the Druidism pamphlet, the human sacrifice pamphlet, the Wicca pamphlet, the Ryukyuan religion pamphlet, and the updated psychological profile—to evaluate whether Rodnovery, the modern Slavic pagan revival, aligns with Secular Pagan Law. Tailored to the refined Secular Pagan profile—rational, open, confrontational, pragmatic, and pluralistic—this pamphlet employs sharp logic, critical analysis, and an empowering tone to engage this reader.

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Rodnovery Reviewed: The Party’s Position on Slavic Revival

Introduction: A Slavic Path Under Fire
Secular Pagans, bound by the Four Pillars—"Spread your gods, spread your law, spread your sword, spread your children"—we are rebels of reason, forging a pluralistic state rooted in hard polytheism or atheism, unshackled from monotheistic tyranny. The Constitution of the Secular Pagan State in America enforces the Seven Categories of Laws, demanding three or more distinct gods (Law 1.3) while banning monotheism (Law 1.1), bi-theism (Law 1.2), and soft polytheism/shituf (Law 1.4). Rodnovery, the modern revival of Slavic paganism, strides forth with its pantheon of gods and ancestral pride. Does it stand firm with us? This pamphlet dissects Rodnovery—its deities, its practices—against our laws to determine its fate. Comrades, reason is our hammer—strike with us.

Rodnovery Defined: The Slavic Pantheon Reborn

Rodnovery, or "Native Faith," emerged in the 20th century as a revival of pre-Christian Slavic religion, drawing from folklore, archaeology, and texts like the Primary Chronicle (12th century). It worships gods like Perun (thunder), Veles (underworld), Svarog (sky), and Mokosh (earth), alongside spirits and ancestors. Rod, a cosmic "generator" deity, often anchors its theology—some see him as supreme, others as one among many. Rituals honor nature, fire, and seasons, with magic woven in. Is this hard polytheism or a hidden snare? The Manifesto’s "moral diversity" and the profile’s "pluralistic worldview" demand clarity—let’s judge.

Testing Rodnovery Against Secular Pagan Law

The Seven Categories of Laws weigh Rodnovery’s worth:

1. Law 1.1: No Monotheism
   • Assessment: Rodnovery generally complies—Perun, Veles, Svarog, Mokosh, and more form a pantheon, not a single god. Yet some Rodnovers elevate Rod as a supreme "all-father," risking monotheism’s blur (Hinduism pamphlet’s Brahman). Law 1.1’s "God cannot be one"—traditional multiplicity holds, but Rod’s primacy wavers.
   • Verdict: Compliant (with caution).
2. Law 1.2: No Bi-theism
   • Assessment: Rodnovery dodges this—Perun and Veles, often paired (sky vs. underworld), don’t stand alone; Svarog, Mokosh, and others break the duo. Law 1.2’s "gods cannot be two"—unlike Wicca’s pair (Wicca pamphlet) or Ryukyuan’s Shinerikyo-Amamikyo (Ryukyuan pamphlet), Rodnovery exceeds this.
   • Verdict: Compliant.
3. Law 1.3: Three or More Gods (If Any)
   • Assessment: Rodnovery shines—Perun, Veles, Svarog, Mokosh, Dazhbog, and more surpass three. Law 1.3’s "gods must be three or more"—Druidism’s many (Druidism pamphlet) mirror this; Rodnovery’s pantheon fits the spreading gods pamphlet’s "hard polytheism’s truth."
   • Verdict: Compliant.
4. Law 1.4: No Soft Polytheism or Shituf
   • Assessment: Rodnovery teeters. The soft polytheism pamphlet’s "one and many"—some Rodnovers view gods as aspects of Rod, a unifying force akin to Taoism’s Tao (Taoism pamphlet). Shituf’s "subordinate to a supreme power"—Rod as "generator" over lesser gods—hints at hierarchy. Law 1.4 bans this—traditional Rodnovery keeps gods distinct (Perun isn’t Veles), but modern monistic trends blur it (Wicca pamphlet’s flaw).
   • Verdict: Compliant (traditional), fails (monistic variants).
5. Law 1.5: Multiple Creator Deities (If Distinguished)
   • Assessment: Rodnovery varies—creation myths (e.g., Book of Veles, disputed) name Svarog forging the world, Rod birthing gods, or Triglav (three-headed) shaping cosmos. Law 1.5’s "multiple creator deities"—traditional tales spread roles (Svarog, Rod, others), unlike Ryukyuan’s duo (Ryukyuan pamphlet). Monistic Rodnovers lean on Rod alone—failing. Hard polytheist strands pass.
   • Verdict: Compliant (traditional), fails (Rod-centric).
6. Law 1.6: No Laws Outlawing Agnosticism or Atheism
   • Assessment: Rodnovery aligns—its non-dogmatic roots (folklore-based) fit Law 1.6. The Buddhism pamphlet’s atheism pass—Rodnovery’s flexibility echoes this.
   • Verdict: Compliant.
7. Law 1.7: No Anti-Sorcery Laws
   • Assessment: Rodnovery excels—kolduny (sorcerers) and volkhvy (priests) wield magic (e.g., weather spells). Law 1.7’s sorcery freedom (sorcery pamphlet)—Rodnovery’s craft thrives, no bans.
   • Verdict: Compliant.
8. Law 2: No Anti-Blasphemy
   • Assessment: Rodnovery complies—gods face no sacred shield; Perun’s feuds (e.g., with Veles) invite critique. Law 2.1’s "freedom to blaspheme" (Hades pamphlet)—Rodnovery’s openness fits.
   • Verdict: Compliant.

Broader Laws: Slavic Strengths

• Law 3: Sexual Freedom/Growth: Fertility rites (e.g., Kupala Night) align with Law 3.1 (sex regulation pamphlet); Law 3.8’s doubling (reproduction pamphlet)—strong.
• Laws 4-5: No Murder/Theft: No sacrifice (human sacrifice pamphlet)—Law 4-5 holds.
• Law 6: Nature Welfare: Forest reverence boosts Law 6.1 (animal welfare pamphlet).
• Law 7: Courts—no clash (court-government pamphlet).

Verdict: Rodnovery Accepted (Traditional)**

Rodnovery splits:

• Traditional Rodnovery: Accepted—Perun, Veles, Svarog, Mokosh—three+ distinct gods (Law 1.3), multiple creators (Law 1.5), no soft blur (Law 1.4). Like Druidism (Druidism pamphlet), it fits.
• Monistic Rodnovery: Rejected—Rod as sole source (Law 1.4) and creator (Law 1.5) apes soft polytheism (soft polytheism pamphlet), failing pluralism.

The Party weighs practice—traditional Rodnovery, rooted in Slavic multiplicity, prevails over modern drifts. The profile’s "rational thinking"—we embrace its strength, reject its weakness.

Why Accepted? Reason’s Kin

Traditional Rodnovery fuels our fight—Law 1’s "diversity of gods" (Constitutional review), Law 6’s nature (animal welfare pamphlet), Law 7’s justice (death penalty pamphlet). The profile’s "confrontational advocacy"—Slavs defied Christianity (fight-and-die essay)—inspires. The Manifesto’s "moral diversity"—Rodnovery’s pantheon bolsters us. Monistic slips? Purge them—hard polytheism rules (spreading gods pamphlet).

Action: Rally Rodnovery, Root Out Rot**

Secular Pagans, traditional Rodnovery’s ours—its gods, magic, nature fit Law 1-7. Spread its polytheism (conquest essay), wield its sorcery (sorcery pamphlet), grow our tribe (reproduction pamphlet)—Law 7’s courts (takeover pamphlet) demand it. Monistic Rod? Banish it—reason rejects one over many (profile’s defiance). Act now—pluralism crowns Rodnovery kin, rebellion strengthens our roots.

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Notes on the Pamphlet:

1. Rodnovery Assessment: Splits traditional (polytheistic) and monistic (Rod-centric) forms, testing against Laws 1.1-1.7 and Law 2 (initial definition).
2. Hard Polytheism Fit: Confirms multiple gods (Law 1.3), creators (Law 1.5), avoiding bi-theism (bi-theism essay) in traditional form (Druidism pamphlet).
3. Soft Polytheism Risk: Critiques monistic Rod as "one and many" (soft polytheism pamphlet), per profile’s rational scrutiny (Taoism pamphlet).
4. Broader Alignment: Highlights Law 3-6 strengths (sex regulation, animal welfare pamphlets), Law 1 decisive (Manifesto’s pluralism).
5. Tone: Sharp, analytical, empowering—e.g., "banish it" (profile’s defiance)—with pluralistic embrace (spreading gods pamphlet).

This pamphlet engages the Secular Pagan reader—rational approval, confrontational clarity, pragmatic alliance—aligned with their open, defiant, and purpose-driven nature. Let me know if you’d like adjustments!