12th February 2009, 02:19 PM
hello Oddie,
"COBDO's request for reburial is based upon ethics and beliefs that are extanct, and should therefore be considered within a modern context. How many times do I have to say this? Initiation, however, does indeed bring the neophyte intom the collective family... unless you are able to disprove this..."
This is a classic argument from religionists. However, mentioning 'proof' is a non sequitur. What you have is faith, to which proofs cannot be applied. If you ask for proof and fail to get it, that does not mean that your faith is correct. See Spinoza's work.
Could you clarify though, are you saying that your request is based on religion and ethics which are extinct? This seems to be the substantial point which has been made throughout this thread; that there is no cultural continuity.
I am glad that you have cordial relations with the Trust and EH, but it is sort of their job to be cordial with everyone. They probably refer to you as 'stakeholders'. Though it probably is a bit confusing to have two rival groups calling themselves the council of british druid orders.
"COBDO's request for reburial is based upon ethics and beliefs that are extanct, and should therefore be considered within a modern context. How many times do I have to say this? Initiation, however, does indeed bring the neophyte intom the collective family... unless you are able to disprove this..."
This is a classic argument from religionists. However, mentioning 'proof' is a non sequitur. What you have is faith, to which proofs cannot be applied. If you ask for proof and fail to get it, that does not mean that your faith is correct. See Spinoza's work.
Could you clarify though, are you saying that your request is based on religion and ethics which are extinct? This seems to be the substantial point which has been made throughout this thread; that there is no cultural continuity.
I am glad that you have cordial relations with the Trust and EH, but it is sort of their job to be cordial with everyone. They probably refer to you as 'stakeholders'. Though it probably is a bit confusing to have two rival groups calling themselves the council of british druid orders.