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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Pedro Silva writes:
> Not only "celtics" have criptic-pagan traditions (if the term can be used).
> If you look at the way that catholic mediterranean cultures revere the many
> saints, you may find it as a late expression of roman polytheism...
> For instance, the patron saint of a city is the evolution of the roman
> patron god of the same city, only the "rank" was altered. Of course, if you
> go around asking people *why* they tribute the saint of their choice the way
> they do, they won't probably explain it this way - and in all truth, it is
> not really important: as long as everyone feels better, there is no reason
> to mess with their beliefs. Who cares, really?
Absolutely to all that. I mention the the Celtic (Druidic) traditions
because they are the ones that permeate the English speaking world. Praying
to Saints for intervention is little removed from Roman ancestor worship
that were elevated to minor dieties. Both helped bridge the (perceived) gap
between god and man - the need was the same. We even see, going back to the
Celtic, pagan gods such as Brigid becoming a saint. Virtually every culture
has older traditions grafted onto Christianity.
Bruce
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| (...) (Not only the English speaking world - the Atlantic Coast of mainland Europe still retains lots of celtic traditions, many of which later influenced local christian communities :-) (...) True indeed. In fact, I believe that the Papacy has in (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jul-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| (...) They also mummify the pope. I'm not sure if this is a belief that he will come back in another life but it is clearly descendent from pharoh rituals. Unfortunatly the messed up the last one pretty bad ;-) cheers, Joseph (22 years ago, 13-Jul-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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