I would need to see supporting evidence that the actual matter being discussed is about the Temple. It seems to me that even if you are correct, however, this could still easily be interpreted in the way that I interpreted it. I am wondering why the priest would not have mentioned that if it...
I interpret it to mean that non-believers are basically cast into Hell. I find that appalling. It is passages like these that cause me to ignore people who try and tell me that Christianity is an accepting faith. How is this accepting at all? It especially disturbs me that this was read at a...
I normally do not talk bad about religions nowadays, but I had to vent. Today was one of my little sister's First Communion. My family is Catholic, so it was obviously at a Catholic Church. I have to say: I am glad I am not Catholic anymore. I sat there the entire time just realizing how off...
I was in a half-dream state before "waking up" to a night-terror. I saw and felt like my energy was being tapped into by another energetic-type being. I realized this and started to defend myself within the dream, and right before I awoke I heard a lion roar and saw for an instant, a lion...
Hey guys! I am back after not being on for quite a while. I have super-busy with school, and life in general. I missed you all so I wanted to come back at least every once-in-a-while. I am going to Germany in October for a year of studying abroad, so I do not know if I will be around...
Has anyone ever heard of the concept of the Fylgjur or of hamingja? They are concepts from the Norse variety of shamanism. Is having a lion as a fylgja significant in any way?
It was hand-made out of braided wire. It was only 40 dollars. Brass and copper I think. http://avikingsdream.com/index.html This is their website. I don't see any torcs on it though.
I know that this is an old thread, but oh well. I do wear a torc almost daily. I finally got one when I went to a renaissance festival in Central Ohio. From my understanding they represent Freeman status, not that you were willing to be sacrificed.