Religious Knowledge Thread - Page 19

congressmn · 04-14-2003, 02:42 PM

talkin bout processions in religous ceremonies, no one beats HINDUISM. it is absolutely crazy and very very elaborate, specially in festival time.

Gwaimir Windgem · 04-14-2003, 04:57 PM

What, for Palm Sunday?

Legolas_Frodo_Aragorn · 04-15-2003, 12:27 AM

wow...i have sooo many pages to read up on....i was grounded for a week and banned from the interenet...its good to be back and in atlantis!

Lief Erikson · 04-15-2003, 01:29 AM

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Originally posted by Gwaimir Windgem
I suppose I can identify a bit. I mean, I am quite fond of both Catholicism and Judaism. I don't believe in either, but I find them fascinating. So, I like Fiddler on the Roof, the Hebrew language (thanks Radagast!), and I am fascinated by study of Judaism. As for Catholic, I like Catholics rites (confession, mass, exorcism) a whole lot, and love stuff with Catholic priests. Though I don't think I'd try to fit them together.

One thing you must remember though is that Catholicism is a branch of Christianity; it's not a different religion. So since you're a Christian, saying that you don't believe in Catholicisim isn't a particularly valid statement. What you really mean is that you don't believe several of the things that the Catholics believe.

You don't have to believe that Catholic rites make someone any better in God's sight than going without them, but I just want to make sure you're aware that the different branches of the Christian faith really only diverge in places aside from the most important aspects of Christianity. Those aspects that you cannot go without.

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Originally posted by congressmn
talkin bout processions in religous ceremonies, no one beats HINDUISM. it is absolutely crazy and very very elaborate, specially in festival time.

Really? What kind of festivals do Hindus have? I have learned some about their religion, but not heard anything about their festivals.

Gwaimir Windgem · 04-15-2003, 08:55 AM

Indeed, of course, silly me.

I meant I don't believe in some of the divergences of Catholicism.

Lief Erikson · 04-15-2003, 10:19 AM

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Originally posted by Gwaimir Windgem
Indeed, of course, silly me. I meant I don't believe in some of the divergences of Catholicism.

Sorry, that was probably unnecessary, then, for me to point out

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Gwaimir Windgem · 04-15-2003, 10:21 AM

No, no, don't apologise. You were right.

Lief Erikson · 04-15-2003, 10:56 AM

By the way, I'm waiting for an answer to my last PM

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Linaewen · 04-15-2003, 11:00 AM

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Originally posted by congressmn
talkin bout processions in religous ceremonies, no one beats HINDUISM. it is absolutely crazy and very very elaborate, specially in festival time.

Yes. I have heard of 'divali' (Apologise about the spelling) and the other festival/s. Whoa! Throwing paint at one another for a celebration! Fun fun.

congressmn · 04-15-2003, 12:07 PM

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Originally posted by Linaewen
Yes. I have heard of 'divali' (Apologise about the spelling) and the other festival/s. Whoa! Throwing paint at one another for a celebration! Fun fun.

o you are talking about DIWALI, the festival of fire crackers, and HOLI the fest of colours and paints. Two amazing days of th year.

Gwaimir Windgem · 04-15-2003, 11:02 PM

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Originally posted by Gwaimir Windgem
I suppose I can identify a bit. I mean, I am quite fond of both Catholicism and Judaism. I don't believe in either, but I find them fascinating. So, I like Fiddler on the Roof, the Hebrew language (thanks Radagast!), and I am fascinated by study of Judaism. As for Catholic, I like Catholics rites (confession, mass, exorcism) a whole lot, and love stuff with Catholic priests. Though I don't think I'd try to fit them together.

If I may ask, what is it you like about the two religions? And I am really curious as to how the God and the Goddess don't qualify as "other gods".

Again, I am not trying to sound disrespectful in the least, but am very interested.

I guess I was a bit too personal. My apologies.

markedel · 04-16-2003, 11:27 AM

speaking of crazy religious rituals-no bread for a week for me!

Lief Erikson · 04-16-2003, 11:48 AM

Why?

Arien the Maia · 04-16-2003, 01:57 PM

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Originally posted by markedel
speaking of crazy religious rituals-no bread for a week for me!

is it because of Passover? I heard that Jews during the Passover can't eat anything with yeast in it...is that true?

Legolas_Frodo_Aragorn · 04-16-2003, 05:43 PM

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Originally posted by Arien the Maia
is it because of Passover? I heard that Jews during the Passover can't eat anything with yeast in it...is that true?

yea. because when the hebrews were freed from egypt, they didnt have time for their bread to rise, so for passover, we cant eat anything thats levend..or has yeast

too bad im in atlantis so i cant follow it

*i also feel kinda weird, cuz i dont follow judaism any more, but it feels weird not to celebrate passover and yom kippur and stuff*

Gwaimir Windgem · 04-16-2003, 06:12 PM

BTW, have you told your parents yet, if I may ask?

Gwaimir Windgem · 04-16-2003, 09:17 PM

I was just reading the laws of Wicca, and this one really stuck out at me:

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35. And if any break these laws, even under torture, THE CURSE OF THE GODDESS SHALL BE UPON THEM, so they may never be reborn on earth and may remain where they belong, in the hell of the Christians.

And people think Christianity is harsh!

Thoughts, comments etc. from Wiccans/ex-Wiccans/those who know more than me?

Insidious Rex · 04-16-2003, 10:49 PM

I think the three fold law is even worse. imagine having things turn back on you badly only three times as worse. and thats while yer still alive. not while yer in hell.

Gwaimir Windgem · 04-16-2003, 10:58 PM

That's pretty bad, but too be denied rebirth, and damned to hell seems to me even worse...

Insidious Rex · 04-16-2003, 11:18 PM

where did you get bit about wiccans following christian rules? doesnt really make much sense to me. wheres coney or laura?

04-14-2003, 02:42 PM	#361
congressmn Incharge: neighbourhood security Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: on my 499th post Posts: 481	talkin bout processions in religous ceremonies, no one beats HINDUISM. it is absolutely crazy and very very elaborate, specially in festival time. __________________ i am nothing. i am a cold stone, which deceives with the light it reflects, giving illusions of warmth.

04-14-2003, 04:57 PM	#362
Gwaimir Windgem Dread Mothy Lord and Halfwitted Apprentice Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA Posts: 10,820	What, for Palm Sunday? __________________ Crux fidelis, inter omnes arbor una nobilis. Nulla talem silva profert, fronde, flore, germine. Dulce lignum, dulce clavo, dulce pondus sustinens. 'With a melon?' - Eric Idle

04-15-2003, 12:27 AM	#363
Legolas_Frodo_Aragorn The Elven Queen Of All Pyros Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Im like a little bug stuck in the lamp...never going anywhere Posts: 795	wow...i have sooo many pages to read up on....i was grounded for a week and banned from the interenet...its good to be back and in atlantis! __________________ Would you judge my future based on what i did in the past? Procrastinators Unite!!!.....tomorrrow.... Kids in backseats cause accidents...accidents in backseats cause kids As long as there are tests..there will be prayers in school

04-15-2003, 08:55 AM	#365
Gwaimir Windgem Dread Mothy Lord and Halfwitted Apprentice Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA Posts: 10,820	Indeed, of course, silly me. I meant I don't believe in some of the divergences of Catholicism. __________________ Crux fidelis, inter omnes arbor una nobilis. Nulla talem silva profert, fronde, flore, germine. Dulce lignum, dulce clavo, dulce pondus sustinens. 'With a melon?' - Eric Idle

04-15-2003, 10:21 AM	#367
Gwaimir Windgem Dread Mothy Lord and Halfwitted Apprentice Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA Posts: 10,820	No, no, don't apologise. You were right. __________________ Crux fidelis, inter omnes arbor una nobilis. Nulla talem silva profert, fronde, flore, germine. Dulce lignum, dulce clavo, dulce pondus sustinens. 'With a melon?' - Eric Idle

04-15-2003, 10:56 AM	#368
Lief Erikson Elf Lord Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Fountain Valley, CA Posts: 6,343	By the way, I'm waiting for an answer to my last PM .

04-16-2003, 11:27 AM	#372
markedel 'Sober' Mullet Frosh Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Queen's Posts: 1,245	speaking of crazy religious rituals-no bread for a week for me! __________________ "Earnur was a man like his father in valour, but not in wisdom"

04-16-2003, 11:48 AM	#373
Lief Erikson Elf Lord Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Fountain Valley, CA Posts: 6,343	Why?

04-16-2003, 06:12 PM	#376
Gwaimir Windgem Dread Mothy Lord and Halfwitted Apprentice Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA Posts: 10,820	BTW, have you told your parents yet, if I may ask? __________________ Crux fidelis, inter omnes arbor una nobilis. Nulla talem silva profert, fronde, flore, germine. Dulce lignum, dulce clavo, dulce pondus sustinens. 'With a melon?' - Eric Idle

04-16-2003, 10:49 PM	#378
Insidious Rex Quasi Evil Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryland, US Posts: 4,634	I think the three fold law is even worse. imagine having things turn back on you badly only three times as worse. and thats while yer still alive. not while yer in hell. __________________ "People's political beliefs don't stem from the factual information they've acquired. Far more the facts people choose to believe are the product of their political beliefs." "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."

04-16-2003, 10:58 PM	#379
Gwaimir Windgem Dread Mothy Lord and Halfwitted Apprentice Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA Posts: 10,820	That's pretty bad, but too be denied rebirth, and damned to hell seems to me even worse... __________________ Crux fidelis, inter omnes arbor una nobilis. Nulla talem silva profert, fronde, flore, germine. Dulce lignum, dulce clavo, dulce pondus sustinens. 'With a melon?' - Eric Idle

04-16-2003, 11:18 PM	#380
Insidious Rex Quasi Evil Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryland, US Posts: 4,634	where did you get bit about wiccans following christian rules? doesnt really make much sense to me. wheres coney or laura? __________________ "People's political beliefs don't stem from the factual information they've acquired. Far more the facts people choose to believe are the product of their political beliefs." "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."

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