Blaine wrote: > ... why not focus on the bearded men facsimilies > found in Meso-Amewrica? Neither you nor Kevin > apparently want to discuss this highly meaningful > archeological fact ...
The existence of beards is not unheard of among Indians. Consider the following description of Membertou, an Indian chief in Canada who died in 1611 at over 100 years old: From: http://www.danielnpaul.com/Mi'kmaqGrandChiefMembertou.html Biard wrote that Membertou: "was the greatest, most renowned and most formidable savage within the memory of man; of splendid physique, taller and larger-limbed than is usual among them; bearded like a Frenchman, although scarcely any of the others have hair upon the chin; grave and reserved; feeling a proper sense of dignity for his position as commander." Note that even babies sometimes have beards. :-) See: http://www.secretlair.com/babieswithbeards/babies/index.shtml You also have to consider that statues do not necessarily depict what is common place, but rather what is idealized. Gods are depicted often with beards by primitive cultures. The Pharaohs wore false beards, even Egyptian Queens have worn them and have been depicted in statues with them. Statues sometimes depict dragons with beards too. The Egyptians have thousands of statues with animal heads such as dogs and falcons (e.g., remember the god Horus reproduced in your sacred writings?). Are you going to argue that these represent what the people of an ancient time once looked like? Norman wrote: "So how are the numerous sculptures and the terracotta portraits of heavy bearded 'Indians' explained? Considering their prominence, there had to be another dominant racial type in the high cultures of Mesoamerica that no longer exists." I hope you can see the erroneous logic used here. Such works of art do not necessitate another dominant racial type that is now extinct. Lastly, all those who believe the Bible consider the Indians of the Western Hemisphere to have migrated here from the Middle East after Noah's flood, so there must be more of a connection established to the imaginary Nephites than simply art depicting beards. Peace be with you. David Miller. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
