tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33445632.post1559266764527505098..comments2024-01-20T11:56:48.682+01:00Comments on WindRose Hotel: What we can learn from the Scandal of the CrossS.R. Piccolihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15622464895435470724noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33445632.post-13465826465226728672009-11-15T13:42:45.452+01:002009-11-15T13:42:45.452+01:00The cross is a tradition. PERIOD.
Following the lo...The cross is a tradition. PERIOD.<br />Following the logic then we should also take all the crosses away from our piazzas, fountains and street's corners. I don't see where the issue is except for a bunch of morons in Strasbourg who as usual have absolutely no clues what they are talking about. <br />Everything else is bla bla blaNobile di Trevisohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13364684902525486619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33445632.post-13385848973520479972009-11-14T10:46:51.339+01:002009-11-14T10:46:51.339+01:00In Pandemonium each party would blame the other fo...In Pandemonium each party would blame the other for having landed everyone in such an irreversible situation. But it would be the 'noble heart's club' that would claim to have the solution to redeem mankind. They would organise a municipal tax system to enable all the sinners of Pandemonium to pay the penalties of their sins, and the price of any other unwanted results of their immorality. If this remedy (like restaurant tickets or air-miles) doesn't lead to paradise, their intellectuals will solve the problem by explaining that: 'The mind is its own place, and in itself, can make a Heaven of Hell, a Hell of Heaven.'<br /><br />http://mirino-viewfinder.blogspot.com/Mirinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14762774089637304953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33445632.post-25572750009358167952009-11-14T01:13:05.352+01:002009-11-14T01:13:05.352+01:00But it would be, no doubt, a bipartisan pandemoniu...But it would be, no doubt, a <i>bipartisan</i> pandemonium. And I’m not sure about who would be the most angry--or better still, I have a suspect, but I have no wish to get into a fight, not today…S.R. Piccolihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15622464895435470724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33445632.post-9983701604699469892009-11-13T21:11:42.178+01:002009-11-13T21:11:42.178+01:00If what you say is true, then it could be conclude...If what you say is true, then it could be concluded that one would prefer to perpetuate the tradition of banalising a sacred symbol. This by insisting that everyone has access to it whatever their faith, or whether they are favourable to the idea or not, instead of encouraging the practise of discretion and reverence that would be more in keeping with the Christian faith and the ultimate sacrifice that the crucifix represents. <br /><br />If Pandemonium would be the result of practising discretion and reverence, then there would be no hope for Christianity. In principle everyone would have a one way ticket to your allusion of Hell's capital (Milton's 'Pandaemonium' in Paradise Lost).Mirinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14762774089637304953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33445632.post-47345509526163652762009-11-13T20:27:01.301+01:002009-11-13T20:27:01.301+01:00That’s a very interesting point, Mirino.
In part...That’s a very interesting point, <i>Mirino</i>. <br /><br />In particular, I agree with you when you wonder whether it wouldn't be better “to have a special place, a quiet corner if not a little chapel in each school where this superb example could have its sacred place of honour.” Perhaps it would be the best thing. But it would also provoke an absolute pandemonium…S.R. Piccolihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15622464895435470724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33445632.post-55540987180405688852009-11-13T15:47:09.107+01:002009-11-13T15:47:09.107+01:00The fundamental question was whether the national ...The fundamental question was whether the national tradition and integrity of a particular nation (Italy) should be fully respected. It goes without saying that it should. Naturally however, there are always other viewpoints, even for Christians. <br /><br />If for example 'too many cooks spoil the broth', could it not be that too many figurative crucifixes banalise the crucifixion? If the majority of crucifixes are standard interpretations, then one might also view this as standardisation. Surely the ultimate sacrifice of the Saviour merits a more inspired homage than a standard interpretation?<br /><br /> Thus one could perhaps make a modest devil's advocate's suggestion that instead of blindly banning crucifixes ad lib in schools, only those that are unworthy of what they are supposed to represent should be banned. After all, education also requires example, including creative merit, sensitivity, inspiration and respect. <br /><br />Then it might be suggested that if, rather than having an inspired representation of the crucifixion in every classroom, wouldn't it be better to have a special place, a quiet corner if not a little chapel in each school where this superb example could have its sacred place of honour? This would allow the opportunity of prayer or quiet reflection to those so inclined, whilst sparing others less inclined from contemplating a religious symbol that, for whatever personal or religious reason, they can't identify with.Mirinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14762774089637304953noreply@blogger.com