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nigelswift Sep 17, 2014 09:33:02
Replying to Incoming Traveller

Indeed. Last resting places are always sacred to those who care. But many a monument isn't a known last resting place. May I suggest "sacred site" is an over-used phrase. Mostly they are "auspicious" sites.

I Incoming Traveller
Incoming Traveller Sep 17, 2014 09:53:32
Replying to nigelswift

I'm guilty of over-sacreding, I think. I suppose I've used it for ceremonial sites i.e. stone circles, because of the energy I feel when I'm there, I do tend to get a bit emotional. But it's still an inaccuracy. I shall be more specific in the future!

S Sanctuary
Sanctuary Sep 17, 2014 10:02:00
Replying to nigelswift

nigelswift wrote:
Indeed. Last resting places are always sacred to those who care. But many a monument isn't a known last resting place. May I suggest "sacred site" is an over-used phrase. Mostly they are "auspicious" sites.
The 'problem' as I see it is that we've built up this belief that our great ancestors really did believe in the Afterlife (and they may well have done) so therefore they were possibly beginning their journey from their burial place, so it became sacred. Quite understandable for then, but now?