Feasgar math, Ceud mile failte!
We do believe:
In a supreme being [Our Lord Savior], the nature of God, in the trinity.
In the inherent worth of every person. People are worthy of respect, support, and caring simply because they are human.
In working towards a culture that is relatively free of discrimination on the basis of gender, race, national origin, degree of ability, age, etc.
In the inherent right of all things in nature.
In the sanctity of marriage, between one woman and one man.
In the sanctity of the human person. We oppose the use of torture and cruel or unusual punishment.
In the importance of democracy within religious, political and other structures.
In the separation of church and state; the extent that the state shall not dictate nor determine a persons religious beliefs, and the freedoms of speech, association, and expression.
That the systems of truth in the field of morals, ethics, and religious belief that we have studied are not absolute: they vary by culture, by religion, and over time.
In the generally positive influence that most religions have had on their followers and on society.
In the importance of individuals rights to determine evil influences and policies within their chosen faith group, and advocate for their correction.
In the importance of education. We believe that people are not truly educated unless they have studied at least the world's major religions and ethical systems. They need to learn of the good and bad impacts they have had on society. This then creates a well rounded citizen with knowledge to make good decisions based on well establish mores and values, thus a moral person and a worthwhile member of society.
In the Celtic tradition we recognize the Virtues of: honor, loyalty, hospitality, honesty, justice and courage. These are the morals and values we encourage.
Our mission here at The Abbey of Kirk Gramar, Ragnar Hall is to glorify God through work and worship. By allowing the free practice of the beliefs of our ancestors, the Celts of ancient Ireland. We adhere to the standards and traditions of the ancient Celtic peoples Faith; since there are very few written records, and the people did not have a written language, we must therefore rely upon the few records of faith that remain as well as the poetry. The administration of the Sacraments, rites and ceremonies; the reading and singing of Celtic gospel hymns; the nurturing and training of believers in the faith of the Celts; and the commitment to offer them an Abbey and location to where those who wish to study and worship may come and do so in peace.
The hall's of the Abbey are established for the purpose of researching and studying the ancient religions. Specifically those of the peoples known as Celts, Scottish and Northmen [Norseman and as they are now known - Vikings]. The Abbey will also be available for traditional services as well as weddings, funerals and other ceremonies, rites and rituals.
Ancient Celtic prayer called "Lonica," or breastplate. The haunting sound of the ancient Celtic verse breaks down the barriers between the spiritual and the sacred, the real and the unreal, putting them very firmly at the front of the musical renaissance now coming from the Celtic lands. There were three ancient types of Celtic music, Suantrai (lullaby), Geantrai (happy song) and Goltrai (lament). Preserved are the writings of the first Irish poet Amergin Glungel, particularly his two poems "Invocation of Ireland" and "Wind on Sea." He was a pagan mystic who envisioned the land and sea with a divine spirit.