The trend of diminishing solidarity in society has long been studied by social scientists, as it seems that the West is rampantly disintegrating into a culture of selfishness. In this context, professor of sociology at the University of California, Berkley, Robert Bellah often spoke about the “privatization” of faith. Religion has for many become the quest for “me” to …
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As technocracy and transhumanism have risen to the fore, they have brought with them their own form of science — “scientism” — which is basically the religion of science. In other words, it’s a belief even in the absence of evidence, or in the face of contrary evidence, and this is a very serious problem. The clearest problem with …
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For decades, the leading European philosopher and atheist, Jürgen Habermas has emphasized the need for moral development in the secular West. His thinking was initially considered neo-Marxist, following along the lines of the radical Frankfurt School that heavily criticized the bourgeoisie, traditional values in Europe. He sought the answers to how to live the best possible life and be …
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Today we are told so many lies by the elite atheist propaganda machine, that many simply do not know how important Christian philosophy, ethics and religious thought was for the success of Western civilization. But historical facts are hard to deny. For example, it was British Christians who campaigned for the ending of slavery, as I point out in …
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Leading voices in the United States, such as Dr. Paul Craig Roberts, endorses Herland Report and our European perspective on world news. Our articles are regularly featured at his website. Our articles and TV programs are all delivered free of charge. We are one of the few news outlets on the internet with no paywalls. Dr. Roberts again suggests …
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The Vikings were once the sworn enemies of Christendom. Within two centuries, however, most Vikings had adopted the religion they once despised, leaving pagan Norsedom in the ashes. This is remarkable transformation baffles modern scholars, and begs the question: how could Europe’s most notorious raiders become such ardent believers? Was it for power, riches – or a genuine, heartfelt …
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The Viking warrior king of Norway, Harald Hardrada (1015 – 1066) commander in Constantinople, lived a spectacular life. The Viking age in Scandinavia (750 to 1050 AD) fostered a warrior and tradesman culture in Europe that led to a massive expansion, even to America and into Iraq. The Vikings populated Normandy in France and their descendants conquered England in …
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The Viking raid in England is a remarkable tale of Viking courage, self-discipline, ambition, great leadership and unmatched skills as warriors. It is also the story of how the descendants of Vikings, such as the Norman ruler, William the Conqueror in 1066 conquered England. Snorri Sturluson and other historic sources tell the tales. The Viking king Harald Hardrada and William …
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The King of Norway, Saint Olaf Haraldsson (995 – 1030 AD) is not only the Patron Saint of Norway, but one of the most important and legendary characters in Viking history. His reign was filled with fierce battles and reforms, solidifying the constitutional fabric of the country and tying the country together to form a national union. He is …
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The fascinating story of the Viking warrior culture in Scandinavia is featured in a series of articles at the Herland Report. Watch our YouTube series here. The Viking Warriors: The Viking culture is spectacular in its remarkable shift from Norse religion to embracing Christianity, as their famous kings set out to Christen Scandinavia and abolished the Viking customs of …
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