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Wednesday, November 1, 2006 8:06 AM
MSG
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 8:11 AM
JONNYQUEST
"Did he just go crazy and fall asleep?"
Quote:Originally posted by Tristan: Halloween...taken from wikipedia (not always the most reliable source, but it does have all the info compacted into neat chunks). This is the part that I was looking for. It looks to me like it was hijacked... Quote: The term Halloween, and its older spelling Hallowe'en, is shortened from All-hallow-even, as it is the evening before "All Hallows' Day"[1] (also known as "All Saints' Day"). The holiday was a day of religious festivities in various northern European Pagan traditions, until Popes Gregory III and Gregory IV moved the old Christian feast of All Saints Day from May 13 to November 1. In Ireland, the name was All Hallows' Eve (often shortened to Hallow Eve), and though seldom used today, it is still a well-accepted label. The festival is also known as Samhain or Oíche Shamhna to the Irish, Calan Gaeaf to the Welsh, Allantide to the Cornish and Hop-tu-Naa to the Manx. Halloween is also called Pooky Night in some parts of Ireland, presumably named after the púca, a mischievous spirit. Many European cultural traditions hold that Halloween is one of the liminal times of the year when spirits can make contact with the physical world and when magic is most potent (e.g. Catalan mythology about witches, Irish tales of the Sídhe). (Bold added by poster)
Quote: The term Halloween, and its older spelling Hallowe'en, is shortened from All-hallow-even, as it is the evening before "All Hallows' Day"[1] (also known as "All Saints' Day"). The holiday was a day of religious festivities in various northern European Pagan traditions, until Popes Gregory III and Gregory IV moved the old Christian feast of All Saints Day from May 13 to November 1. In Ireland, the name was All Hallows' Eve (often shortened to Hallow Eve), and though seldom used today, it is still a well-accepted label. The festival is also known as Samhain or Oíche Shamhna to the Irish, Calan Gaeaf to the Welsh, Allantide to the Cornish and Hop-tu-Naa to the Manx. Halloween is also called Pooky Night in some parts of Ireland, presumably named after the púca, a mischievous spirit. Many European cultural traditions hold that Halloween is one of the liminal times of the year when spirits can make contact with the physical world and when magic is most potent (e.g. Catalan mythology about witches, Irish tales of the Sídhe).
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 8:14 AM
GED
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 8:21 AM
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 8:39 AM
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 8:41 AM
Quote:Originally posted by msg: Definitely Pagan:) Though I may have to drag PaganPaul out here to bless our house when we move in May to the new one...
Quote:Originally posted by msg: RIMG- hmmm sorry about the baptists...methodists are a little calmer( for the most part) but having grown up in Atlanta I do understand the church on every corner.
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 8:46 AM
TRISTAN
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 8:52 AM
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 8:54 AM
PHOENIXROSE
You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 9:09 AM
Quote:Originally posted by Ged: I think "coloring outside the lines" promotes understanding of different cultures, beliefs, and ways of life. As for labels, "a Rose by any other name would smell as sweet." You are who you are whether or not you identify with one group of people. The question of identity is an ongoing process as social mores and morals continue to change as new issues arise, as well as the introduction of more and different cultures into our society.
Quote:Originally posted by PhoenixRose: Well, technically... The dictionary definition of 'Pagan' is 'a religion which is not Abrahamic in origin' 'any religion that is not Christianity, Cathlolicsism, or Judaism' 'any polytheistic religion' etc etc etc. Kinda paraphrasing that, but to say that I'm Pagan takes in all those beleif systems not based on the bible, hence Buddhism is included... No, I'm sure that just confused you more. Let's just leave it at this: Contemplative religions meld very well. There, ok. I'm going to bed.
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 9:17 AM
RIVERISMYGODDESS
Quote:Originally posted by JonnyQuest: Why does everyone insist on coloring outside the lines?
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 9:18 AM
CHRISMOORHEAD
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 9:21 AM
ZEEK
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 9:33 AM
KELKHIL
MAVOURNEEN
Quote:Originally posted by JonnyQuest: But one more thing...It's only noon your time isn't it? going to bed at this hour?
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 9:34 AM
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 9:36 AM
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 9:54 AM
NVGHOSTRIDER
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 9:55 AM
Quote:Originally posted by Kelkhil: Nighty night PR! JQ - PR works the midnight shift. Cat or Dog person: Well I have 2 cats (mainly cuz the little one wanted one and he seemed so lonely so we got him a freind) I personally do not like cats. I would rather have a dog. But I am not really a dog person. I like exotic pets. I had a one time 5 ferrets an iguana and a ball python in my house before the little one was born. Now I have the python and 2 cats. The ferrets were not very child friendly so we had to get rid of them and the iguana was a grumpy little SOB so we got rid of him. My daughter loves the python. It is her favorite pet. So how did we get talking abou religion? Kelkhil The Shirtless Forsaken
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 10:07 AM
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 10:18 AM
RUGBUG
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 10:34 AM
Quote:Originally posted by RugBug: The only people I think have ever really impacted my beliefs or thought processes have been close friends...people that know me and care about me. And after the dropping that bombshell, I'm off. *************** "The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." - George Bernard Shaw
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 10:49 AM
Quote:Originally posted by Mavourneen: And to the main discussion right now...to anyone interested in the application of Zen/Buddhism/Taoism to Christianity, I would highly recommend a book called Zen Catholicism by Dom A. Graham - It's pretty dense stuff, but a wonderful exploration on how Zen can be understood to enhance the Christian understanding of God. http ://www. amazon. com/Zen-Catholicism-Dom-Alfred-Graham/dp/0824514254
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 10:52 AM
Quote:Originally posted by RugBug: Religion: Well, it's not popular around here, but I'm pretty much the Christian many of you rant about. I don't think Christianity can really be reconciled with other belief systems. Yes, there are some areas that overlap, but when you get right down to brass tacks, it's pretty hard to say you believe the bible is truth but other religions are just as true. 'Course, if you don't believe the bible is truth, then you're good.
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 10:53 AM
Quote: --and you know what you did--
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 10:54 AM
Quote:Originally posted by msg: Well then lady you're my kind of Christian... believe for yourself and not for others...big HUGS and I will say there are some days when I think other people should own my dogs ( like when they go into a braking frenzy late at night when there's nothing around or when they whine to go out for the 14th time that night just 'cause there's something nice to smell or see in the yard)
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 11:01 AM
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 11:06 AM
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 11:07 AM
Quote:Originally posted by Mavourneen: I saw that stuff too, JQ. But... Quote: --and you know what you did--
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 11:09 AM
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 11:23 AM
Quote:Originally posted by Zeek: You're not the only one. I'm catholic. I think I've said that before too. I think every major religion has it's bad members. They just tend to be the ones who stick out the most. I'm not too worried about public opinion of christians. Nor do I care what other people's religious beliefs are. Don't see how it affects me.
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 11:49 AM
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 11:51 AM
Quote:Originally posted by msg: Oh why is it only Wednesday?? Why?
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 12:07 PM
Quote:Originally posted by JonnyQuest: Who told you Catholics were Christians?
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 12:16 PM
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 12:49 PM
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 1:29 PM
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 2:10 PM
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 2:19 PM
LITTLEALBATROSS29
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 2:32 PM
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 2:40 PM
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 3:25 PM
DANCINGNEKO
Quote:Originally posted by JonnyQuest: Quote:Originally posted by msg: Oh why is it only Wednesday?? Why? Jeez, MsG. Thought you liked hump day.
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 3:32 PM
Quote:You have to make the call I guess.
Quote: I don't see cats dressing their masters up like jackasses then pasting pictures up all over the internet.
Quote:Finally, back to NVG real quick: Here's a bit of romantic advice from probably THE most informed guy you'll ever meet... Give up on her and resolve yourself to die old and alone. Ahh, and now you see why I don't usually join in on the romantic discussions.
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 4:36 PM
MAGDALENA
"No power in the 'verse can stop me!"
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 6:46 PM
JAMESTHEDARK
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 8:40 PM
SHINYKITTEN
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 11:50 PM
Thursday, November 2, 2006 2:02 AM
Thursday, November 2, 2006 3:28 AM
Quote:Originally posted by JonnyQuest: Quote:Originally posted by Mavourneen: I saw that stuff too, JQ. But... Quote: --and you know what you did-- What did I do? :cornfused:
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