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The tuts outside really need to happen more often, it was beautiful sitting out there- and i felt somewhat more connected to nature when we were reading about "thunderstorms", "wet grass" and "stillness"!
But for now, I want to explore the question:
Do you agree with the conclusion that Mary Hare's religious experience is restricted because of her lack of language?
I would firmly have to say NO.
It is evident from what Miss Hare states on page 74, that her religious experince is one of great spirituality, that is rooted in the beauty of everyday experiences. Miss Hare believes in something bigger than us which can so simply be seen in the small aspects of our world that can be "seen" or unseen. This is in strict contrast to that of Mrs Jolly who really is a caricature of a hard core Anglican Church goer!!! She seem so strict in her beliefs (that ultimately are determined and goverened by the hierarchy that is the Church) that she would go to the extent of "battering" someone to make her point known! It is right here that it is obvious that Mrs Jolly is more concerned with how religious people PERCEIVE her to be, as opposed to being religious off her own free doing- without external factors. I can't remember where abouts it is in the Bible, but Jesus preaches about this exact thing! He condemns those who do charitable things and pray to purely grab the attention off others as opposed to those who do acts of kindness without fishing for compliments or rewards.
Many apologies I got quite off the track there... So back to Miss Hare, her spirituality is so deeply rooted in her experience words are not adequate to describe her feelings or beliefs. This made me think of a theology class I took a few semesters ago, which spoke about the fact that God is so powerful and beyond human understanding that words cannot truly describe him/her. We as humans are restricted by words, as sometimes they cannot get to the core of what we feel. Even look at human relationships- often a hug or a kiss can say more than what words ever can.
Therefore NO, Miss Hare is not at all restricted by her inability to describe her religious experience. If anything, she is exposed to a belief system that is far deeper than reciting the Nicene Creed at mass each sunday!!!
Miss Hare is only restricted by words in the sense that she cannot possibly convey her idea of religion to Mrs Jolly... But perhaps that is what makes it so beautiful. It is so profound and imbedded in the textures of life, that spoken words cannot express its impact.
I believe if a lot more people connected to everyday experiences as deeply as Miss Hare does, the world would be a much better place. It would be one where beauty is on display 24-7. If we can see the beauty of a world, not as many people would set out to destroy it.
But for now, I want to explore the question:
Do you agree with the conclusion that Mary Hare's religious experience is restricted because of her lack of language?
I would firmly have to say NO.
It is evident from what Miss Hare states on page 74, that her religious experince is one of great spirituality, that is rooted in the beauty of everyday experiences. Miss Hare believes in something bigger than us which can so simply be seen in the small aspects of our world that can be "seen" or unseen. This is in strict contrast to that of Mrs Jolly who really is a caricature of a hard core Anglican Church goer!!! She seem so strict in her beliefs (that ultimately are determined and goverened by the hierarchy that is the Church) that she would go to the extent of "battering" someone to make her point known! It is right here that it is obvious that Mrs Jolly is more concerned with how religious people PERCEIVE her to be, as opposed to being religious off her own free doing- without external factors. I can't remember where abouts it is in the Bible, but Jesus preaches about this exact thing! He condemns those who do charitable things and pray to purely grab the attention off others as opposed to those who do acts of kindness without fishing for compliments or rewards.
Many apologies I got quite off the track there... So back to Miss Hare, her spirituality is so deeply rooted in her experience words are not adequate to describe her feelings or beliefs. This made me think of a theology class I took a few semesters ago, which spoke about the fact that God is so powerful and beyond human understanding that words cannot truly describe him/her. We as humans are restricted by words, as sometimes they cannot get to the core of what we feel. Even look at human relationships- often a hug or a kiss can say more than what words ever can.
Therefore NO, Miss Hare is not at all restricted by her inability to describe her religious experience. If anything, she is exposed to a belief system that is far deeper than reciting the Nicene Creed at mass each sunday!!!
Miss Hare is only restricted by words in the sense that she cannot possibly convey her idea of religion to Mrs Jolly... But perhaps that is what makes it so beautiful. It is so profound and imbedded in the textures of life, that spoken words cannot express its impact.
I believe if a lot more people connected to everyday experiences as deeply as Miss Hare does, the world would be a much better place. It would be one where beauty is on display 24-7. If we can see the beauty of a world, not as many people would set out to destroy it.