14th February 2009, 12:49 PM
Hi folks.
Again, I stress that Council have never claimed to speak for all Druids or Pagans, and this is made clear in our reburial request. There are many Pagans, Druids and public however who whole heartedly agree with reburial. Neither have we ever spoken of dogma - only spiritual belief and a balanced view. There are many Druids who understand and respect the value of science, but it seems there are few on this blog site who are able or willing to show the same balance of mind.
HAD's references to the reburial committee being a breakaway fraction from the main CoBDO are untrue. Such comments are ill-considered and very unhelpful. Having stated this, we fully support the good work of HAD, especially online surveys showing strong support for reburial.
No evidence exists to demonstrate all ancestors exhumed from consecrated ground were practicing Christians. Council support the law in the way it permits reburial of such exhumations and seek amedments to relevent Acts to be more inclusive. Reburial with continued access at the very least!
References to the peaceful operations were meant to distinguish between the activities of this Council from the Loyal Arthurian Warband and individuals who claim the name of CoBDO who agressively demonstrate against archaeologists excavating (Recent exhumations at Stonehenge) and stab HAD in the back. Black politics I call it. Council simply request more careful thinking and do indeed pursue reburial as the favoured option. We are non-violent, and make no reference ot war and will not do so. Our healing ceremonies at the AKM, Avebury (and Wells Museum) have been peaceful with the full co-operation of museums. This is on going.
In promoting this debate with Druids and public, we have always encouraged respect of both ancestor and archaeologists/curator. Despite what I read on this site, I have met many academics who agree our request is not unreasonable. Perhaps this site is unrepresentative of the wider archaeological community. I can't help thinking that a great chance is being missed here.
Oddie /|\
Oddie
Again, I stress that Council have never claimed to speak for all Druids or Pagans, and this is made clear in our reburial request. There are many Pagans, Druids and public however who whole heartedly agree with reburial. Neither have we ever spoken of dogma - only spiritual belief and a balanced view. There are many Druids who understand and respect the value of science, but it seems there are few on this blog site who are able or willing to show the same balance of mind.
HAD's references to the reburial committee being a breakaway fraction from the main CoBDO are untrue. Such comments are ill-considered and very unhelpful. Having stated this, we fully support the good work of HAD, especially online surveys showing strong support for reburial.
No evidence exists to demonstrate all ancestors exhumed from consecrated ground were practicing Christians. Council support the law in the way it permits reburial of such exhumations and seek amedments to relevent Acts to be more inclusive. Reburial with continued access at the very least!
References to the peaceful operations were meant to distinguish between the activities of this Council from the Loyal Arthurian Warband and individuals who claim the name of CoBDO who agressively demonstrate against archaeologists excavating (Recent exhumations at Stonehenge) and stab HAD in the back. Black politics I call it. Council simply request more careful thinking and do indeed pursue reburial as the favoured option. We are non-violent, and make no reference ot war and will not do so. Our healing ceremonies at the AKM, Avebury (and Wells Museum) have been peaceful with the full co-operation of museums. This is on going.
In promoting this debate with Druids and public, we have always encouraged respect of both ancestor and archaeologists/curator. Despite what I read on this site, I have met many academics who agree our request is not unreasonable. Perhaps this site is unrepresentative of the wider archaeological community. I can't help thinking that a great chance is being missed here.
Oddie /|\
Oddie