Sunday, April 10, 2011

Romanesque Feudalism

I'm usually not really interested in architecture, but when it's from hundreds and thousands of years ago, it's a bit easier to catch my attention. I thought it was really cool how the churches back then, though they weren't too appealing to the eye, actually doubled as fortresses. Also, the symbolism tied into Romanesque architecture is very intricate. With portrayals of Hell and suffering, the path to salvation, and everything in between. I thought it was pretty cool how they would design the churches to look like a cross if you viewed it from above, too. As for all the different relics that the churches possessed, I don't really see the point in them. It honestly reminded of Pokemon cards or something... Who has the rarest one? Yes, I was a geek as a child, but that's not the point. Who cares if someone has the leg bone of Mary Magdalene? We're not supposed to worship HER, we're supposed to worship God, aren't we? And yes, she was an important character in the Bible, but it's just kinda creepy to keep her bone as a souvenir.... Tell me now if you think I'm wrong.

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