Religion and War in Ancient Greece and Rome
For those of you who don't like videos that are not long enough - a long video. Actually, though I say so myself, I'm fairly pleased with this one, because I do manage to say quite a lot in the time I take. It is of course not a completely comprehensive guide to ancient religion, but, by confining myself to the contexts of war, and Greece and Rome, I think I say enough to satisfy many viewers (and I'm hoping most).
Comments (3)
I have met some people who genuinely believe in and care about their religion, and would say I do, too. But I think you make an excellent point about it being very nominal for the vast majority of people. It's what I've noticed nowadays, and your points do back it up. It is interesting to see how they cared about different things (oracles vs burial, mostly); I'm reminded of Antigone.
I enjoy you programs, and, for the most part, I agree with your opinions. Your last video has some parts that I really disagree with, mostly the ending. I have been trying to figure out how to respond without sounding preachy. Well, here goes nothing. You have made it clear that you see religion as inflexible. Evangelical Christians I have met, (and currently avoid,) would agree with you on that point. At the end of this video, you combined this opinion with statistical data to imply that few people in Britain are “Religious.” I can see how you can believe that. In that light, it would be more appropriate to say that most people believe in God, but not religion. Therefore, one could say that everyone’s “Religion” is personal. This opinion is antithetical to the teachings of most religions. Those religions, (Atheism included,) seem to say “we are this way because we are superior.”
But the fourth one... stayed up! Brilliant!