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From: slb@drutx.UUCP (Sue Brezden)
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Subject: Re: Dieties with skulls...
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Date: Fri, 25-Oct-85 17:06:19 EST
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>       First, I believe the religion alluded to is the Indian cult of Kali,
>a minor religion followed by the Thuggees, who were sort of maniacal dervishes.
>(Spielberg's information in "Temple of Doom" is remarkably accurate...). The
>cult of Kali was a death-worshipping religion, so skulls and human sacrifices
>were in evidence. Most historians believe the accounts concerning these people,
>but claim that the cult no longer exists...

This is not true.  Kali is a representation of the Mother.  It is not a
"death-worshipping religion",  but represents all of life (which happens
to include death).  May I recommend "Ramakrishna and his Disciples" by
Christopher Isherwood--a very interesting book.  Her worship is not dead.
Spielberg is the LEAST accurate source on India that I can imagine.

>       Second, I don't know how you go about making the judgement, "obviously
>satanist". I am surprised at you.

I did not make that judgement.  Did you not notice the :-) after the statement?
I am a worshiper of Shiva, and Tibetan Buddhism is a special study of mine.
I was simply making the observation that if any religion is persecuted, then
all are at risk.

I do try to put smileys where they are needed.  I do not always succeed.
If I miss one, you can flame me.  But I don't really care to be flamed 
when I HAVE put them in!
-- 

                                     Sue Brezden
                                     ihnp4!drutx!slb

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