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PeterH
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Re: Ritual
Jan 12, 2006, 15:41
"Knowing Paulus, I'd guess by "sacred" he was describing a sense of numinosity - mixed with some elements of respect, contact, cherishability and plain old undefinable inner glow."

Numinosity is a much mis-used word too. It doesn't actually exist. The word "numinous" is used in all sorts of pseudo pagan magic ways - none of which are accurate. Numinous is an adjective meaning spiritual, holy,divine. From the Indo-European via Latin, it actually meant originally "a nod of assent by a god". That seems to be a long way from a "plain old undefinable inner glow". So unless you believe in a god - both sacred and numinous are words that will convey much more than you intend if used. That is why I say that they have no meaning for me. If they do have for you - fine.
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