[stylist] history and religion

[Bridgit Pollpeter]

Eve,

What you say is true about Celtic not necessarily pertaining to pagan.
Though past Celtic traditions are deeply rooted to its religious
aspects, so it can be synonymous. I'm interested in a variety of
subjects, history and religion being towards the top. I prefer to learn
about religions from the perspective of a given religion as opposed to
another religion's view of a different perspective. I'm fascinated by
these subjects and the power and struggles religion has played a part of
in world history.

I minored in history at university, my emphasis being medieval and
Renaissance history. I've always felt compelled to know about the past
and be somehow connected to that past. My husband and I are very into
family trees right now, and we recently discovered that I may be related
to Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's second wife who was beheaded. I've always
been fascinated by this character and felt more drawn to her than other
of Henry's wives. So that I may be a descendent of hers somehow is
exciting beyond words to me. Yes, I'm a history nerd, grin.

I think the world, and God, are bigger than anyone can comprehend. I
choose to not place either in a box and try to keep an open mind. I'm
fascinated by learning in general and finding a connection to the past.
I've attempted going back to university to study religion, but my life
doesn't currently afford me this opportunity at this point in time.

Bridgit
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Date: Sat, 4 May 2013 17:23:34 -0700
From: Eve Sanchez <3rdeyeonly at gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: [stylist] Harry Potter and Celtic tradition
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hahaha   "Bless you." for sneezing that is. haha   No seriously, I do
not want to say anything that will offend anyone as I so easily could,
but I totally commend you for your understanding and open mindedness. As
for the Celtic ref; I am not most people. Celtic tradition is Pagan, but
Pagan is not necessarily Celtic. That was my point and how I look at
things in life. I know of people who follow the Norse traditions and
though I respect their rights, I do not at all agree with any of the
teachings what so ever. Yes there are similarities in Deity, but that is
about it. It is just not something that I could back. I am just saying
this as an example as to why I say Pagan rather than Celtic unless you
are speaking specifically of the Celtic histories and/or traditions.
But, still, the main thing you should take from this is that I love your
willingness to learn the controversial histories that many Christians
overlook or deny. Kudos. Eve