Originally posted by orfeo Worshipping a cockroach isn't *inherently* stupid. Plenty of religions have worshipped particular animals, and regarded them as superior. Egyptians and cats, Hindus and cows are just two examples.
The Bible teaches that man (and woman) was made in God's image. That doesn't necessarily mean PHYSICAL image to me. It equally could mean other characteris ...[text shortened]... sumed that other species NEEDED saving. The temptation and fall is quite clearly a human story.
Originally posted by RatX Thanx, I'm cuddling that rec under my pillow tonite... I'll be pleasant and log off now - keep stomping and take care, y'hear?
Originally posted by Bosse de Nage Title & author please...
Oh golly, that might take me a few days. I *think* it was something I actually owned that would still be at my parent's house - I can see the cover of the book in my mind's eye, but not the title or author. There was a series of about 3 books of short stories tracing some kind of history...