ext_56646 ([identity profile] gandalfglamdrin.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomhigh2005-10-11 07:17 pm
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Comparative Religions

*strides in wearing a rather dingy robe, looking a little scorched around the edges*

The feast is small but nourishing tonight class.
We are discussing Creation - myths and mysteries.

Please, tell me what you all think, and we will go from there

*sits behind his desk, looking worn and tired, his hat drooping down*
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[identity profile] gandalfglamdrin.livejournal.com 2005-10-12 01:29 am (UTC)(link)
I have ale, somewhere...*shakes head* Just water will be fine, dear...

[identity profile] marieann-d.livejournal.com 2005-10-12 01:35 am (UTC)(link)
Rogue brings him a glass of water. "Here you go, sir. I hope you feel better soon."

[identity profile] gandalfglamdrin.livejournal.com 2005-10-12 01:36 am (UTC)(link)
I do hope so as well...

now... Creation myths?

[identity profile] marieann-d.livejournal.com 2005-10-12 01:40 am (UTC)(link)
"Well, there's the obvious, the Biblical Genesis myth. But I think the Enuma Elish is much more interesting." She digs out a book from her bag. "The battle-centric creation myth is much more universal."

[identity profile] marieann-d.livejournal.com 2005-10-12 01:52 am (UTC)(link)
"Well, battle was a major part of ancient people's lives, whether against each other or nature. And it only seems natural that battle would make its way into religion." She pauses, thinking. "I think it's odd, really, that they create gods who can be defeated, killed, even by other gods."

[identity profile] gandalfglamdrin.livejournal.com 2005-10-12 01:54 am (UTC)(link)
*nods*

and here we have the juxtaposition of the great Christian Mytery - "create" a God that *cant be killed, then allow him to be killed by his creation anyways?

[identity profile] marieann-d.livejournal.com 2005-10-12 01:59 am (UTC)(link)
Rogue stares off into space, thinking. "The ancients' gods weren't anything like the Christian God is understood. They weren't omniscient, so one might assume they were also understood to be omnipotent." She frowns. "They were more like humans, with failings, desires, and all that, just ... bigger. Better. Closer to perfect but not quite makin' it."

She starts flipping through her text book.

[identity profile] gandalfglamdrin.livejournal.com 2005-10-12 02:01 am (UTC)(link)
SO what is that to us today?
How does that affect *you* Rogue?

[identity profile] marieann-d.livejournal.com 2005-10-12 02:07 am (UTC)(link)
"It affects me...." she trails off, still flipping. "I don't know. We've become...distant from our gods, our religion. I mean, we try to make it personal, but how personal can a relationship be with someone who's perfect?" She frowns. "Well, that sounds horrible."

[identity profile] gandalfglamdrin.livejournal.com 2005-10-13 03:34 am (UTC)(link)
So give me 100 words then, on how that may or may not work.
Due next class *chuckles*
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