I apologize, when I used the phrase “illusory forms of religion” I was
being redundant. I'll tell you what is illusory, the idea that certain topics
are
not going to be discussed when a diverse group of presumably intelligent
people gather around the computerized campfire.
I made a harmless wisecrack about new age beliefs and now those with thin
skins and thick skulls are up in arms with pitchforks and fire brands. I’m just
glad the old Hippie chicks aren't mad at me, but most of them are too bright
to take the bait!
If you insist we can loop back like Ediger with 3000 feet of track. As an
acolyte of Oztotl I’m here to tell you that religion and caves go together like
virgins and sacrifice.
Everybody agrees that everybody can be divided into two groups (us and
them), so here is the experiment: All you need is a big dark hole full of the
unknown (frequently known as caves). Into this void some will seek to explore
and
illuminate. Those would be called scientists. Others peer in to the same
dark hole and project their fears and confusion. In their ignorance they
imagine
inexplicable monsters within that must be appeased so they chuck in a few
more virgins. Oftentimes they feel bad about that, so they feel compelled to
vigorously assert the validity of their views. If challenged they become irate
and are soon burning people at the stake and marching toward Jerusalem.
Meanwhile the hole continues to be dark and empty.
Now back to music in caves. The best I've ever heard was the time I went to
Fantastic pit in Ellison’s cave, 586 feet of fabulous acoustics! I was with
group of people from TAG that I didn't know. Imagine my surprise when several
revealed themselves to be Broadway song and dance geeks by singing hits that
reverberated up and down the pit! If I ever go back I plan to take a boom box
and play Wagner’s Ride of the Valkyries! But come to think of it, wouldn't it
be more appropriate to play that while plummeting into the abyss of Valhalla?
Sleaze
