Beards - Question for the guys

Question for the guys who identify as Norse pagan or Heathen... How important is your beard as a part of this identity? Is it a vital and necessary component of Heathenry? If your employer told you that you had to shave, would you feel that you had grounds for a religious discrimination lawsuit? For me (yes, that's me in the pic) the answer would be a resounding yes. My beard is an important piece of my personality and a source of pride in my choice to heed Odin's calk and become a Heathen. Thoughts?

Question for the guys who identify as Norse pagan or Heathen... How important is your beard as a part of this identity? Is it a vital and necessary component of Heathenry? If your employer told you that you had to shave, would you feel that you had grounds for a religious discrimination lawsuit? For me (yes, that's me in the pic) the answer would be a resounding yes. My beard is an important piece of my personality and a source of pride in my choice to heed Odin's calk and become a Heathen. Thoughts?