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MineralMan

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2. OK. How is this significant?

Reply to guillaumeb (Original post)

Fri Dec 21, 2018, 08:20 PM

Dec 2018

People attend large parties, too. Humans are social animals. This group of 100 people gathered for some reason. What is significant about this particular solstice gathering, do you think?

Tens of thousands will gather on Sunday at various stadia to observe another ritual event. They will sing, chant and commune together. Is NFL football a religious-equivalent event, too?

The article and the author's conclusions are ludicrous, really.

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'Hacking the good' from religion at a secular solstice [View all] guillaumeb Dec 2018 OP

Religion provides a context, and an opportunity for community. guillaumeb Dec 2018 #1

OK. How is this significant? MineralMan Dec 2018 #2

It is apparent that you found what you looked for. guillaumeb Dec 2018 #4

Ah, a riddle instead of an answer... MineralMan Dec 2018 #5

No, a commentary on how we often find what we wish to find. guillaumeb Dec 2018 #6

Non-responsive. MineralMan Dec 2018 #7

If you are determined to "find" or "not find" something, guillaumeb Dec 2018 #8

Good day to you, sir! MineralMan Dec 2018 #9

And to you as well. guillaumeb Dec 2018 #10

religionists hijacked the rituals then murdered original practitioners by the msongs Dec 2018 #3