Spirituality
20 Jul 05
20 Jul 05
I just read an article about elves:
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/07/13/international/europe/13elves.html?ex=1121918400&en=354d75fdba01bfea&ei=5099&partner=TOPIXNEWS
The gist of it is that many people in Iceland believe in elves. What do you all think about this?
I am especially interested in these topics: belief in elves compared and contrasted with belief in god(s); and the nature of elves from the perspective of theists who think they may exist or do exist.
20 Jul 05
Originally posted by AThousandYoungYou spelled "Elvis" wrong .
I just read an article about elves:
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/07/13/international/europe/13elves.html?ex=1121918400&en=354d75fdba01bfea&ei=5099&partner=TOPIXNEWS
The gist of it is that many people in Iceland believe in elves. What do you all think about this?
I am especially interested in these topics: belief in elves compared and c ...[text shortened]... ); and the nature of elves from the perspective of theists who think they may exist or do exist.
20 Jul 05
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Originally posted by AThousandYoungEchoes of the long-ago.
I just read an article about elves:
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/07/13/international/europe/13elves.html?ex=1121918400&en=354d75fdba01bfea&ei=5099&partner=TOPIXNEWS
The gist of it is that many people in Iceland believe in ...[text shortened]... m the perspective of theists who think they may exist or do exist.
I wonder if Neanderthal Man is still remembered by us?
20 Jul 05
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Originally posted by Paul DiracWhat about those deities that sent their child to Earth? Seems to me those don't have much faith on faith.
The reason that elves don't actually speak directly to people is that elves fail to exist.
The reason that deities don't actually speak directly to people is that deities want us to take their existence on faith.
20 Jul 05
Originally posted by AThousandYoungMoi aussi, compadre.
I just read an article about elves:
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I am especially interested in these topics: belief in elves compared and contrasted with belief in god(s); and the nature of elves from the perspective of theists who think they may exist or do exist.
Elves...where to begin.
Elves & gods. In Ireland, over the centuries, the gods dwindled to the Sidhe, becoming smaller of stature (3 foot). I don't know, though, if the Sidhe count as elves or are just miniature gods.
The Norse distinguished between lios alfar and svart alfar (light and dark elves). They lived independently of the mortal gods. The Icelandic elves are probably lios alfar, since the svart alfar favour unpleasant places (those tunnel people under New York city that were in the news a few years back spring to mind). They seem to be older spirits and less helpful. Nobody ever worshipped elves, although they might have propitiated them (perhaps the same act originally?). They are, I think, less corruptible than gods. Now don't go confusing them with fairies.
20 Jul 05
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Originally posted by dj2beckerI've been whistling Dixie in an effort to attract them without any success so far. I'll keep you posted.
I suppose they fall asleep when they hear your voice...
(They dislike human voices in general but monotheists really get them ticked off. They can smell a Christian a mile away.)
20 Jul 05
Originally posted by Bosse de NageThe elves (so I hear) generally hang out with the Invisible Pink Unicorn.
I've been whistling Dixie in an effort to attract them without any success so far. I'll keep you posted.
(They dislike human voices in general but monotheists really get them ticked off. They can smell a Christian a mile away.)