The real King of Stonehenge

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moss M
moss Dec 16, 2009 10:16:09
Replying to goffik

I'm on Branwen's side ;) the figures for pagans is impressive, both here and abroad, perhaps they should organise themselves;
As for Druids, Stonehenge has a long and honourable tradition with Druidism over the centuries starting with Stukeley - belief belongs to the individual...
Now for Arthur as king; the whole ethos of Stonehenge in the last century had a colourful history, in many ways Stonehenge represents the anarchy of that age, I think its to do with people wanting to be different, the Glastonbury festival was spawned for one. The need for fun and playfulness and festivals seems to slip by a lot of people..
Does anyone remember the King of Hay-on-Wye he ruled his kingdom of books with an iron fist ;)

B Branwen
Branwen Dec 16, 2009 10:46:20
Replying to moss

Hopefully once the real numbers are established in the next census pagan organisations (yes, some are organised moss LOL) will be taken more seriously. Gets a bit old when organisations want multi faith committees and opinions, but turn away pagans that ask to be included. If you read the PAGANDASH link I put in my original post, it tells you what to do about the idea of being a solitary practitioner of a spirituality you have tailored to your own needs too tjj.

Seems a lot of people think they are the reincarnation of King Arthur. Wasn't that weirdo fake druid Douglas Munroe who wrote the 21 lessons of Merlin someone that thought he was King Arthur too. Probably some kind of transferance issue.

I like Robbie the Pict, though. Got a book he wrote and heard stories about him for years. Eccentrics and Characters. Makes the world interesting.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robbie_the_Pict

T tjj
tjj Dec 16, 2009 11:29:01
Replying to moss

moss wrote:
I'm on Branwen's side ;) the figures for pagans is impressive, both here and abroad, perhaps they should organise themselves;
As for Druids, Stonehenge has a long and honourable tradition with Druidism over the centuries starting with Stukeley - belief belongs to the individual...
Now for Arthur as king; the whole ethos of Stonehenge in the last century had a colourful history, in many ways Stonehenge represents the anarchy of that age, I think its to do with people wanting to be different, the Glastonbury festival was spawned for one. The need for fun and playfulness and festivals seems to slip by a lot of people..
Does anyone remember the King of Hay-on-Wye he ruled his kingdom of books with an iron fist ;)
Hi Moss,
Yes I remember the King of Hay-on-Wye, didn't he drive around in a tank - a real eccentric.
I agree that 'belief belongs to the individual' - if only I could make up my mind (I am a true Gemini). I always love the land and sky first and foremost so perhaps I am a pagan, though don't do the goddess/gods thing.
Some days I am a total atheist though have to admit they are not good days.
Some days I am a Quaker and believe in silence, World Peace, and that 'god is within us all'.

Going back to the census which I understand we are compelled by law to complete, everyone will do what is right for them - I personally would choose to leave that bit blank.

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tj