The Troth Updates Policy on Religious Accommodations for Beards

Official Announcements | June 13, 2025
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The Troth adopted the following policy regarding signing or endorsing religious accommodations

The Troth will not sign or endorse any religious accommodation for beards or beard waivers. 

Regardless of personal belief, there are no generally accepted religious requirements or mandates for facial hair in Norse/Germanic Paganism, Heathenry or Asatru.

Neither our organization nor its representatives will sign any document stating otherwise.

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