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Exposure to other religions and proto-myths make an easy assault on a person's pre-existing beliefs and religious convictions. I'm sure that many people who read and watched TV programs by Joseph Campbell began to question and perhaps even abandon their own faiths when exposed to the existence of some of the stories (the great flood, eating flesh to become immortal [think: Christ], and several more) BUT they really aren't a thread that can be pulled which will automatically jerk a person's religious convictions down around their ankles.
Faith's lifetime companion is Doubt, which is what makes Faith so much more a challenge and a blessing to those that have it. Lovecraft's loss/lack of faith at that early age has ultimately resulted in a glimpse into a hell that makes for good reading. An unfortunate exchange for his soul~
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Lovecraft's mythos is going to be one mega-thrillride nonetheless. I think that it's going to have been spoiled just a tad by all the movies and TV shows which have borrowed (stolen? ) him over the years. Aren't the Silurians from Doctor Who an homage to the Lovecraft stories? I think they are. I know that I'll spot other sci-fi and fantasy thiefs as I read this book....
Quick foray off-topic (note: I go back on-topic below)
Exposure to other religions and proto-myths make an easy assault on a person's pre-existing beliefs and religious convictions. I'm sure that many people who read and watched TV programs by Joseph Campbell began to question and perhaps even abandon their own faiths when exposed to the existence of some of the stories (the great flood, eating flesh to become immortal [think: Christ], and several more) BUT they really aren't a thread that can be pulled which will automatically jerk a person's religious convictions down around their ankles.
Faith's lifetime companion is Doubt, which is what makes Faith so much more a challenge and a blessing to those that have it. Lovecraft's loss/lack of faith at that early age has ultimately resulted in a glimpse into a hell that makes for good reading. An unfortunate exchange for his soul~
I'm sorry, but I find that extremely arrogant. Some guy doesn't agree with you so he's lost his "soul"? And what proof do you have that you're right?
Religion is just opinion. Nothing more. And it deserves to be given no more weight than any person's other opinions.
For you religion is "just an opinion", for me it's the security of an everlasting soul. We disagree, but it's really funny that you're pouting at me, the Magnificent Bastard, about being "arrogant".
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Beware the colors of space!
Lovecraft was a god.
An evil twisted little god, but a god nonetheless.
Originally posted by shetline
I like my Cthulu religion, and here is why...
I can't wait to be eaten first!
Originally posted by Kirkland
I can't wait to be eaten first!
I thought the whole point of worshiping Cthulu was in the hope that you might get eaten last?
Exposure to other religions and proto-myths make an easy assault on a person's pre-existing beliefs and religious convictions. I'm sure that many people who read and watched TV programs by Joseph Campbell began to question and perhaps even abandon their own faiths when exposed to the existence of some of the stories (the great flood, eating flesh to become immortal [think: Christ], and several more) BUT they really aren't a thread that can be pulled which will automatically jerk a person's religious convictions down around their ankles.
Faith's lifetime companion is Doubt, which is what makes Faith so much more a challenge and a blessing to those that have it. Lovecraft's loss/lack of faith at that early age has ultimately resulted in a glimpse into a hell that makes for good reading. An unfortunate exchange for his soul~
Back on-topic:
Lovecraft's mythos is going to be one mega-thrillride nonetheless. I think that it's going to have been spoiled just a tad by all the movies and TV shows which have borrowed (stolen?
Originally posted by kneelbeforezod
Hello Cthulhu
Love it!
Originally posted by segovius
And that guy who does those dark graphics that were all the rage for computer games in the 90's - can't remember name.
I think you're probably thinking about H. R. Giger.
Originally posted by drewprops
Holy Shamoley, PLEASE don't let Eddie Izzard be Dr. Who!!!!!! He's a funny comedian, but dangit, he's not Dr. Who.
Don't worry, it was a hoax.
Blast it all, anyway. He would have been wonderful.
Originally posted by drewprops
Quick foray off-topic (note: I go back on-topic below)
Exposure to other religions and proto-myths make an easy assault on a person's pre-existing beliefs and religious convictions. I'm sure that many people who read and watched TV programs by Joseph Campbell began to question and perhaps even abandon their own faiths when exposed to the existence of some of the stories (the great flood, eating flesh to become immortal [think: Christ], and several more) BUT they really aren't a thread that can be pulled which will automatically jerk a person's religious convictions down around their ankles.
Faith's lifetime companion is Doubt, which is what makes Faith so much more a challenge and a blessing to those that have it. Lovecraft's loss/lack of faith at that early age has ultimately resulted in a glimpse into a hell that makes for good reading. An unfortunate exchange for his soul~
I'm sorry, but I find that extremely arrogant. Some guy doesn't agree with you so he's lost his "soul"? And what proof do you have that you're right?
Religion is just opinion. Nothing more. And it deserves to be given no more weight than any person's other opinions.
Kirk
We're both off-topic.
This is Cthulu Chat, next caller please!
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