[stylist] history and religion

[Eve Sanchez]

When life does get around to rlaxing and giving you the time, bby all
means go back to school. It is a wonderful thing. My point was not
that Celtics are not Pagans, but the reverse. Pagans are not all
Celtic. Celtic Paganism is only one tradition of many and there are
varients even within the Celtic tradition as well. All Christians may
have one core belief in common, but you would not call them all
Catholics.  And remember, this is not just history, this is life.
That goes for your ancestrial connection as well. Coincidence? Hardly.
You have been drawn to her because you have a connection to her. Work
with that and learn of her and from her. Blessings. Eve

On Sun, May 5, 2013 at 12:20 PM, Bridgit Pollpeter
<bpollpeter at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 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
> Message: 5
> Date: Sat, 4 May 2013 17:23:34 -0700
> From: Eve Sanchez <3rdeyeonly at gmail.com>
> To: "Writer's Division Mailing List" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> 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
>
>
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