tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3889529596531127755.post5933767666406076842..comments2024-03-12T12:06:53.187-07:00Comments on Doing Magick: B is for Bondage: Pagan Blog ProjectRoberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10144040453666802786noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3889529596531127755.post-40657400736296078362012-02-02T21:25:59.189-08:002012-02-02T21:25:59.189-08:00I love this comment! Unfreedom! that is exactly th...I love this comment! Unfreedom! that is exactly the right way to put it.Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10144040453666802786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3889529596531127755.post-37565853200629375212012-02-02T09:33:44.204-08:002012-02-02T09:33:44.204-08:00You know, just so I could read your blog faster, I...You know, just so I could read your blog faster, I used the Google translator, and the German version did not translate "bondage" using the word one usually associates with whips, chains & sweaty latex. In used the word "Unfreiheit" or "un-freedom". <br />I think you made a good point. We are social animals living in a poly-social society, and essentially we cannot and will not attempt to escape these bounds; these limits of being accepted by your fellow man. That's why I can understand your views of self-constraint in religion. One has to accept that despite all the "traditions" and "respect for the old ways" we simply cannot turn the clock backwards for the sake of purity of religion. If we did that, that would be nothing short that accepting ripping the hearts out of living human captives to offer to the Gods (as the Aztecs did) something perfectly acceptable.Celeste Neumannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06121686507934885254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3889529596531127755.post-37225813492054954212012-01-30T17:51:58.042-08:002012-01-30T17:51:58.042-08:00I completely agree.I completely agree.Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10144040453666802786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3889529596531127755.post-26017408787710029892012-01-30T07:10:40.561-08:002012-01-30T07:10:40.561-08:00The figure of carcer in geomancy speaks to the pow...The figure of <i>carcer</i> in geomancy speaks to the power of bondage — in the sense of limitation or boundary. Without boundaries, it's very difficult to get anything done, really. Hence the Roman interest in and dedication to both Janus and Terminus — divinities concerned with boundaries and barriers, and keeping on the right side of them.Andrew B. Watthttp://andrewbwatt.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3889529596531127755.post-84173697779421407262012-01-29T09:52:20.813-08:002012-01-29T09:52:20.813-08:00Very enlightening post with great and true observa...Very enlightening post with great and true observations. <br /><br />Also If you want to participate you've been tagged. http://treegoldandbeegold.blogspot.com/2012/01/i-was-tagged-and-multiple-times.htmlAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09393130637355764229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3889529596531127755.post-40185068272522554142012-01-27T22:48:37.092-08:002012-01-27T22:48:37.092-08:00I am glad you found some inspiration in my words. ...I am glad you found some inspiration in my words. Good luck.Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10144040453666802786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3889529596531127755.post-8868604501159665002012-01-27T22:43:40.851-08:002012-01-27T22:43:40.851-08:00Your last paragraph speaks to my condition. So man...Your last paragraph speaks to my condition. So many people have told me that I shouldn't be doing a PhD - and yet I know that it's the right thing for me at this time. It takes drive, especially when there isn't much support around, so I shall try and be like the laser, more powerful for my intense focus.Rhiannonhttp://brigidfoxandbuddha.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com