It meant nothing. It was one of those things that (even then) the less observably bright adults mentioned to children. Stuff such as Father Christmas and the tooth fairy.
Wow, glad I am not a Christian. So far the outlook is not very good.
All those believers for all these centuries, is this the best that you can come up with?
Yes, I agree. I am reminded of a story told to me by a young colleague from Nepal. He told me that his mother spent all of her spare time at the local Buddhist temple. People often approached her seeking advice or an opinion. The fact was that she knew virtually nothing of Buddhism, she just...
I have mentioned in various posts why I parted from Christianity. However, one thing just continues to bug me -the Trinity. It is to me the weirdest thing imaginable, but it is accepted by millions, most of whom I believe are as puzzled as me if they were honest.
It is a big subject so let us...
It is a coincidence that you should post this question. Something that I read earlier here got me thinking about why I parted from Christianity.
Some years ago I looked back on that and reviewed it. Christianity as I recall has aspects which would make a good contemplative and communal faith...
Mine is Pan. I have been drawn to such images for as long as I can remember. He is associated with wild places, which I love, so that may have something to do with it.
You touch upon something special to me here. This is a great example of how food can be beautiful and meaningful. In scenarios such as you describe here, food can be a large part of the story of not only where we are but who we are and from where we came.
Three years on, an update.
I have just received info that the Findhorn Foundation is to sell its premises at Cluny Hill (pictured below). I knew this would happen, there was no viable alternative but it still feels like a kick in the teeth. Since the fire and lockdown, the Foundation went into...
When I started school I remember the teacher used to read to us each day and I loved this. I recall listening to Babar the Elephant from this time and Brer Rabbit too. I do not recall anybody reading to me at home. I was a quick learner with reading and still remember the first book.
In general the holidays are not a big thing for me although I am a member of a group which celebrates those on the 'wheel of the year.' However I once joined with a large group of people for what I can only describe as a mind blowing Samhain celebration. There was wild dancing, story telling...
A very good point and one that illustrates the use of language in such situations.
When workers withdraw their labor, they are on "strike". From my British experience harsher language is often used. Especially by the media. "Wreckers" and "holding the country to ransom" were popular headlines at...
Well said, we ignore this issue at our peril. Sadly this goes beyond just speech. Not long ago a terrorist was arrested in my home city. As soon as the police arrived, he was yelling "I know my human rights". A courtesy not extended to his victims.
As Christine has made clear in post 2...