From: Carlson, Pam (carlsonp@wdni.com)
Date: Mon 18 Nov 1996 - 21:42:00 EET
Oliver:
Quite arguable, IMO. In the RW, most western religions make a big deal
> Working from the supposition that in our world the
only way you can accept a religion is through faith (if this is even
true)
about faith, but I don't think many others do.
on a detailed and exclusive dogma which is (by its own definition) best
for everyone.
>what would it be like to live in a world like Glorantha where there is
Just imagine what it's like for people in the RW who have seen (to them)
tangible evidence of the divine? It would really IMO be a different
kettle
of fish than our own situation.
tangible elements of the divine. It provides great joy and confidence,
and sometimes, great commitment to purpose. Now, if you are talking
about Gloranthans who believe that their gods have petty personalities
and are quick to inflict punishment, (much like the popular modern
conception of the ancient Greek gods), you get fear and desperate
actions as well. Examples are the proprietary worship of the Malign
Earth, Subere, Shargash, etc., or the strict adherence to geasa for
cults like Yelmalio and Humakt.
But, to answer your basic question, I think that Gloranthans would have
an easier time accepting various cult dogmas than many modern western
people do. Deistic Gloranthans regularly see the effects of their
deities, which approach the replicability of scientific discoveries in
our world. The western dichotomy between science/ reason and
belief/faith isn't often present in deistic Glorantha.
Pam
If this is too contentious a point let me
know and I'll keep my mouth shut.
Oliver D. Bernuetz
bernuetz.oliver@cbsc.ic.gc.ca
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