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Originally posted by ipsedixit
Originally posted by Elbereth11
santa was an old shaman from syberia who would bring dried mushrooms to houses in winter that have been covered in snow so he has to go trough the roof to deliver them to people.using raindear as transport of course and sleds.
That makes sense and is simple and easy to remember.
. . . the truth is,first interaction was with plants and it started rolling from there
That's a little vague but probably fairly close to the truth as far as "Santa" goes.
smart people took advantage of it and now they are selling u the story of jesus and mohamed and how god will punish u if u try the fruit...haha,slick ,slick...
The monotheisms are about social organisation, the adoption and simplification of religion for the purposes of politics, maintaining the social order and creating revenue streams. So, yeah.
Of course, these things are not necessarily bad as long as there is scope for people to pursue their own interests in the context of a tolerant society. Totalitarianism is what I don't like in religion.edit on 9-5-2013 by ipsedixit because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by jvarga390
Well what about the easter bunny. These holidays have religious Significance However, if you have children and have seen their eyes when santa or the easter bunny is depicted you have to be amazed at their reactions. Whats a little dilusion at that age when in later life reality is harsh!
Originally posted by Elbereth11
Originally posted by jvarga390
Well what about the easter bunny. These holidays have religious Significance However, if you have children and have seen their eyes when santa or the easter bunny is depicted you have to be amazed at their reactions. Whats a little dilusion at that age when in later life reality is harsh!
its the period when everything rises from the ground and gets born again,from the godess ishtar(easter)of fertility and sex)sacred prostitution...and you know how the saying goes,...like bunnys(or rabbits)
I would venture to suggest that tale, too, is a metaphor for fertility, Spring and rebirth...rabbits, eggs, resurrection and such. I do find it fascinating how the old gods persist, courtesy of Christian liturgy. Being the son of northern climes, I cannot help but think it may well have been rash to abandon our gods in favour of a middle-eastern cult. Hey...to each their own as long as the lessons are valid, eh? It's all just acceptance of a greater order. Everything else is detail.
Originally posted by Cuervo
Actually, the Easter bunny was created by the goddess Ostara. She came across a baby bird that was dying from exposure to the cold and she turned it into a bunny so the fur would keep it warm. That's why you have an Easter bunny with eggs.
Originally posted by Cuervo
Originally posted by Elbereth11
Originally posted by jvarga390
Well what about the easter bunny. These holidays have religious Significance However, if you have children and have seen their eyes when santa or the easter bunny is depicted you have to be amazed at their reactions. Whats a little dilusion at that age when in later life reality is harsh!
its the period when everything rises from the ground and gets born again,from the godess ishtar(easter)of fertility and sex)sacred prostitution...and you know how the saying goes,...like bunnys(or rabbits)
Actually, the Easter bunny was created by the goddess Ostara. She came across a baby bird that was dying from exposure to the cold and she turned it into a bunny so the fur would keep it warm. That's why you have an Easter bunny with eggs. Ostara is "Ēostre" which is where the name "Easter" comes from.
There is a "feast of Ishtar" but I've never been able to connect it, without a doubt, to Easter (I've tried).
Originally posted by Elbereth11
Originally posted by Cuervo
Originally posted by Elbereth11
Originally posted by jvarga390
Well what about the easter bunny. These holidays have religious Significance However, if you have children and have seen their eyes when santa or the easter bunny is depicted you have to be amazed at their reactions. Whats a little dilusion at that age when in later life reality is harsh!
its the period when everything rises from the ground and gets born again,from the godess ishtar(easter)of fertility and sex)sacred prostitution...and you know how the saying goes,...like bunnys(or rabbits)
Actually, the Easter bunny was created by the goddess Ostara. She came across a baby bird that was dying from exposure to the cold and she turned it into a bunny so the fur would keep it warm. That's why you have an Easter bunny with eggs. Ostara is "Ēostre" which is where the name "Easter" comes from.
There is a "feast of Ishtar" but I've never been able to connect it, without a doubt, to Easter (I've tried).
she turned it in to a bunny? are u reading urself?
Originally posted by AfterInfinity
reply to post by Cuervo
I really don't think so. It has more to do with the fertility of the rabbit and the egg as a symbol of rebirth, both of which make logical representations of spring. And both of which are pagan symbols. Huh. Who woulda guessed?