Polarities are pretty much defined in religion. Its either youre a believer or a nonbeliever. Well, of course there are also the agnostics, but theyre nonpartisan and not very much useful to either two. Since time immemorial, these groups have engaged in a constant debate on a nebulous topic no one can seem to get to the bottom of. In the last decade of the twentieth century, however, the believers scored ascendancy over the opposition who was much too puzzled and flabbergasted to rebuke anything at the moment. The bone of contention was The Seton Miracles.
Each passing year seem to bring in more flak for adherents of religions. That includes all kinds of faiths, from Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, you name it. Anything that seems to involve the celestial and the supernatural are immediately dismissed out of hand by an increasingly scientific, logical, and skeptical society.
Anyway, pretty much anyone can guess its true meaning and significance. Then again, these are phenomena that defy the laws of physics and principles of logic. References to this are literally peppered throughout religious literature. Parting and walking on water certainly defies physical laws, and a talking Burning Bush literally flouts logical principles, however you may look at it.
The believers are not much better off. There are all the symbolisms and interpretations they should wrap their heads around. And, of course, within religions there are factions and denominations as well. Some such religions are also heavily centralized, in that nothing is verified until the central authority gives a say so.
For instance, in 1991, there occurred a series of miracles in St. Elizabeth Setons Church that confounded even the rationalists and reinforced the believers faith. It all started when a certain humble clergyman by the name of Father James Bruse began to evince bodily manifestations of stigmata, or the wounds of Christs. In the Catholic Church, these wounds are the objects of much reverence and significance. But even an ingenuous child can question that. So, moving on.
These are all miraculous, without a doubt. And all happened with the presence of thousands of observers and witnesses. Unless these plethora of people are suffering from mass delusions and hysteria, there is totally no need to moot this over.
On top of that, there are of course the healings of bodily diseases and infirmities, attributed to the series of miracles. The so called Miracle of the Sun was also said to have evinced itself, similar to the solar phenomenon in Fatima during World War I, which was prophesied by three shepherd children supposedly under the Blessed Virgins influence. Some also reported inhaling the pungent smell of roses, even when there were no such flowers around the area.
Despite the large number of witnesses and claimants, the leaders of the diocese surprisingly kept these happenings at arms length. In this modern age, church authorities are more cautious and circumspect in taking these kinds of claims with a pinch of salt. For one, adherents are no longer able to filter off miracles associations with canonizations and some such. Maybe the clergy are just waiting for future signs or whatnot.
Anyway, true or not true, it bodes well in the end. It serves to reinforce peoples faiths, and that which exhorts them to live a better life and to accordingly be better to their fellowmen. As it is, when religion is interpreted and practiced the right way, it can be a good force for society as a whole.
Each passing year seem to bring in more flak for adherents of religions. That includes all kinds of faiths, from Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, you name it. Anything that seems to involve the celestial and the supernatural are immediately dismissed out of hand by an increasingly scientific, logical, and skeptical society.
Anyway, pretty much anyone can guess its true meaning and significance. Then again, these are phenomena that defy the laws of physics and principles of logic. References to this are literally peppered throughout religious literature. Parting and walking on water certainly defies physical laws, and a talking Burning Bush literally flouts logical principles, however you may look at it.
The believers are not much better off. There are all the symbolisms and interpretations they should wrap their heads around. And, of course, within religions there are factions and denominations as well. Some such religions are also heavily centralized, in that nothing is verified until the central authority gives a say so.
For instance, in 1991, there occurred a series of miracles in St. Elizabeth Setons Church that confounded even the rationalists and reinforced the believers faith. It all started when a certain humble clergyman by the name of Father James Bruse began to evince bodily manifestations of stigmata, or the wounds of Christs. In the Catholic Church, these wounds are the objects of much reverence and significance. But even an ingenuous child can question that. So, moving on.
These are all miraculous, without a doubt. And all happened with the presence of thousands of observers and witnesses. Unless these plethora of people are suffering from mass delusions and hysteria, there is totally no need to moot this over.
On top of that, there are of course the healings of bodily diseases and infirmities, attributed to the series of miracles. The so called Miracle of the Sun was also said to have evinced itself, similar to the solar phenomenon in Fatima during World War I, which was prophesied by three shepherd children supposedly under the Blessed Virgins influence. Some also reported inhaling the pungent smell of roses, even when there were no such flowers around the area.
Despite the large number of witnesses and claimants, the leaders of the diocese surprisingly kept these happenings at arms length. In this modern age, church authorities are more cautious and circumspect in taking these kinds of claims with a pinch of salt. For one, adherents are no longer able to filter off miracles associations with canonizations and some such. Maybe the clergy are just waiting for future signs or whatnot.
Anyway, true or not true, it bodes well in the end. It serves to reinforce peoples faiths, and that which exhorts them to live a better life and to accordingly be better to their fellowmen. As it is, when religion is interpreted and practiced the right way, it can be a good force for society as a whole.
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