10-26-2010, 05:33 AM
Lothia . . .
re yours: "
I don't know if the Germanic goddesses and priests were as willing to layer one atop another. I know Christians would not - period."
Actually, Christians of Rome prayed to the sun, following the practice of Constantine. The practice was widespread by the beginning of the 5th century, so much so, that Pope Leo references Christians standing on the steps of St Peter's on Sunday praying to the rising of the sun. As Christianity evolved from this transition period(4th century) the church, through the power of the state, was able to dictate a more narrow theology that enforced the Nicean Creed -- under penalty of death.
Now, I am not one to fail to document my sources . . .but I have just found this forum, and offered this as my first post. I'll add sources to my posts as I have time to post more and more here.
NYOD
8)
re yours: "
I don't know if the Germanic goddesses and priests were as willing to layer one atop another. I know Christians would not - period."
Actually, Christians of Rome prayed to the sun, following the practice of Constantine. The practice was widespread by the beginning of the 5th century, so much so, that Pope Leo references Christians standing on the steps of St Peter's on Sunday praying to the rising of the sun. As Christianity evolved from this transition period(4th century) the church, through the power of the state, was able to dictate a more narrow theology that enforced the Nicean Creed -- under penalty of death.
Now, I am not one to fail to document my sources . . .but I have just found this forum, and offered this as my first post. I'll add sources to my posts as I have time to post more and more here.
NYOD
8)
