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Terrae Mundi's avatar

Absolutely brilliant.

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Kastomere's avatar

Fascinating read, and very well constructed. I'm curious, you mentioned Christianity lacking the dietary taboos of Islam and Judaism, are you familiar with the Orthodox Christian fasting rules? If not, I think you'll find Orthodoxy a very interesting subject to research wrt this topic of the purpose of food and sacrifice and katharsis, and also just in general.

Looking forward to the next piece

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Andrew Cupp's avatar

" I am not suggesting that you whip them with magical plants, strike their genitals, and drive them from the city to achieve katharsis. Unfortunately, it is far too late for such measures." Is it though?

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Ancient ruins lover's avatar

I remember the Pokemon go craze in 2016 as clear as day. Ironically, the people who played it where mostly people in their late 20- early 30s. Perhaps the chase for your younger days is an easily was to fall under the spell

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