numbers..final

[Scott Horton]

Claudia, then the "true" Compostela would be one "earned," in part, through
untruth?  (If one is dishonest in application for it just to get the piece
of paper)  Where are the Desert Fathers and Solomon when we need them?
Wouldn't a heavily stamped pilgrim card be proof and trophy enough for those
who are not comfortable with dishonesty?

--Scott


>From: claudia castellani <claudietta67aHOTMAIL.COM>
>Reply-To: Road to Santiago Pilgrimage <GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU>
>To: GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU
>Subject: Re: numbers..final
>Date: Thu, 6 May 2004 07:09:53 +0000
>
>Very interesting question.
>My opinion is that, as the "Catholic" Compostela is the traditional one and
>the formula written on that piece of paper is a very old one (I know
>nothing
>about the history of the Compostela, but if there is anyone who knows about
>it, I would be very glad to learn!), pilgrims think that a "non-Catholic"
>Compostela is.... not the "true" one!!!
>Could it be an answer?
>
>Claudia
>
>
>>From: Ed <ed_maddenaLINEONE.NET>
>>
>>Robert Ward wrote:
>>
>> >snip
>>  > The Santiago statistics imply that the Camino is
>> > still basically a ritual of the Catholic religion. THose of us who
>> > have done it know better.
>>
>>I wonder why it is that non-Catholics want to receive the Compostella from
>>the Catholic Church?  Some will even lie as to their intentions for going
>>on
>>the Camino in order to get it.  Is it because they just want a trophy or
>>certificate to show off to their friends/family back home to prove they
>>did
>>walked the last 100km.  Or is there more?
>>
>>Ed
>
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