Asatru is an old Norse word that means faith or loyalty to the gods - in this case, the gods of pre-Christian Europe, such as Thor and Odin. The Asatru Folk Assembly is part of a revived ethnic faith movement, sometimes called neo-paganism or neo-Volkisch, that is based on old beliefs. The AFA has made this our new reality, and we need to set our sights on how we make it safe and free for the people of Murdock and the surrounding communities.” “Any anger, fear, or resentment about the new reality Murdock faces should be focused towards the future of Murdock. “Residents no longer feel safe with the presence of the Asatru Folk Assembly in their community,” a statement posted on the group’s Facebook page reads. The Murdock Area Alliance Against Hate called it “a devastating and difficult day for Murdock.” Opponents say they'll be watching closely to see if the group violates any conditions of the one-year permit, and reporting them if they do. He said the city can impose conditions on things like parking or traffic or noise but because AFA is a religious organization, their speech is protected, as long as it doesn't cause violence.Ī group of opponents of the AFA, including members of a group called Murdock Area Alliance Against Hate, rallied along Highway 12 before the meeting. City attorney Don Wilcox told council members that the question before them was a zoning matter.
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