The Year of Living Memory
April 6th, 2011 by Charles Cameron
Shall we choose Lethe, and the restfulness of oblivion, or Mnemosyne — the mother of all Muses? There are, you know, immediate educational implications, and serious geopolitical implications down the road, for the choice we make…
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Mercutio:
April 6th, 2011 at 6:08 pm
Speaking of the Taiping Rebellion and its relationship to a heterodox Christian cult, may I direct everyone’s attention to yesterday’s post on this blog which mentioned that the Mexican drug cartels’ relationship to heterodox religious beliefs.
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In particular, they celebrate:
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Jesus Malverde, the "narco saint."
Santa Muerte, Saint Death
A version of the (otherwise perfectly orthodox ) writer John Eldredge.
Charles Cameron:
April 6th, 2011 at 10:28 pm
Yes indeed, Duncan:
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The religious aspect is something I addressed in a little more detail in my guest post Mexico, Africa, Zarqawi? a while back. I wish I knew more about it — I am very keen to read Dr. Bunker’s book, especially after reading Zen’s review!
dave davison:
April 12th, 2011 at 3:07 pm
featuring Hipbone is stimulating stuff – but almost over my head. Cameron makes you think – and so does Mark Safranski – BTW, Zen – I am just about to receive my 82nd birthday present from my wife—- an iPad2 – it’s like christmas morning around here –
zen:
April 12th, 2011 at 4:08 pm
Hi Dave,