Originally posted by Dr John:
To Johan's question: No. I was living in a cloister, wearing a heavy black serge robe, and speaking Latin (usually) and English and German on a quondam basis. We did not receive 'secular media', so I didn't know what a hippie was until I went to Germany several years after their initial appearance.
As for the sword thing, I'm still uncomfortable with the whole concept - and I AM familiar with the vestment/sword. I still chuckle when I hear the old Anglican hymn: "Onward, Christian Soldiers!!" I can just hear Jesus singing right along; along with the pacifist martyrs of the first centuries who absolutely refused to fight back when being taken by the Roman government for being subversives. Wimps.
Blessings!!
Dr. John-
I believe "Onward Christian Soldiers" may have more to do with spiritual combat rather then actual war.
Just a thought...
Columcille
"Onward Christian Soldiers marching as to war
with the cross of JESUS going on before!"
