Anyway that’s a wise thing you’re doing; going through and separating the valuable mineral from the slag that often consumes religious texts. First off I’ll say if you need any help tracking material down, be it old Nordic stuff or Egyptian (I like that stuff a lot because it way predates xianity yet you can still see some of the influences in xianity while having an interesting look at the soul and some completely wrong stories as well) tomb texts don’t hesitate to pester me.

Secondly I must inquire as to the scope of your project. Is it enough to go through line by line? Or parable by parable? In other words how do you know where the wisdom lies? I’m fascinated by the Nordic stuff (of course) but it wasn’t until a relatively recent reading that everything really pulled together for me and now makes sense. Not that I’m an avowed Ásatru follower or anything, but given the broader scope through the lens of Óđinn (and ultimately Þórr, Heimdallr, Loki, Baldr, etc and finally leading to Hœnir (after Ragnarök!)) and the correct tuning it makes more sense than initial readings would ever indicate. How do you deal with such esoteric knowledge that may be hidden? It would be a maddening task for me; perhaps that’s why, then, I’ve found my way and will stick to it. Ideas I’ll never be closed to, but I’ve found what suits me for any times of doubt and it is, as you stated, about the future. I just take a more isolated view of that future, given my situation.

I’ve always admired your character. Don’t ever change that.

Suzanne McMillen-Fallon, Published Author (year-end 2010)
http://www.strategicbookpublishing.com/Mommy’s Writings: Mommy, would you like a sandwich?

Let’s assume that we make the world into a utopia for our children or grandchildren. They have all the comforts in the world. There is no poverty, no want of any kind. What then will those children strive to do for their children. To what end the progeny? To what end the legacy?

That was pretty much the situation with Nero when Rome burned. But, you are right, Paul, the answer is not to be found with orthodox religions. They have distorted the truth. The answer can be found in psychical research. Go to my blog above or check the features section at http://www.aspsi.org/

Mike

What’s a ghost pepper?

If you need metal…

I hope you don’t mind if we mention this in a future column. :-)