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spontaneous
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"Purple stones are associated with organized religion as well as the more spontaneous, Earth-oriented systems."
What does it mean that some systems are "more spontaneous"? What other word can we use in the place of "spontaneous"?
Thanks
"Purple stones are associated with organized religion as well as the more spontaneous, Earth-oriented systems."
What does it mean that some systems are "more spontaneous"? What other word can we use in the place of "spontaneous"?
Thanks
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I think in this case it simply means relatively less-organized than the traditional religions. A spontaneous social event would be when a couple of guys out cruising spot three friends out walking. They stop for a chat and say, "Hey guys, let's do something.
- I think in this case it simply means relatively less-organized than the traditional religions.
- A spontaneous social event would be when a couple of guys out cruising spot three friends out walking.
- They stop for a chat and say, "Hey guys, let's do something.
- " An organized social event would be the Senior Prom.
- "Spontaneous" applies to things which seem to just spring up out of nowhere.
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I think in this case it simply means relatively less-organized than the traditional religions.
A spontaneous social event would be when a couple of guys out cruising spot three friends out walking. They stop for a chat and say, "Hey guys, let's do something. Call Jean and Joan and let's see what we can cook up."
An organized social event would be the Senior Prom.
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A spontaneous social event would be when a couple of guys out cruising spot three friends out walking. They stop for a chat and say, "Hey guys, let's do something. Call Jean and Joan and let's see what we can cook up."
An organized social event would be the Senior Prom.
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Hi,
"Purple stones are associated with organized religion as well as the more spontaneous, Earth-oriented systems."
What does it mean that some systems are "more spontaneous"? Not the product of careful thinking and planning.
What other word can we use in the place of "spontaneous"? Perhaps 'casual' or 'impromptu'. Possibly even 'primitive'.
Clive
"Purple stones are associated with organized religion as well as the more spontaneous, Earth-oriented systems."
What does it mean that some systems are "more spontaneous"? Not the product of careful thinking and planning.
What other word can we use in the place of "spontaneous"? Perhaps 'casual' or 'impromptu'. Possibly even 'primitive'.
Clive
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AvangiI guess "earth-oriented," as applied to religion would mean "natural." Some traditional religions tend to be "heaven-oriented." (I know. You didn't ask that!)What about "down-to-earth," or "mundane" instead of "natural"?
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I think what you suggest is possible, but I suspect the writer is thinking of religions which hold that the Earth itself has a spirit - in the sense of "nature worshipers," to use a much-maligned phrase.
The thing that throws me off here is that there are "earth-oriented" religions being practiced today which predate Christianity and possibly Judaism and Mohammedanism. How can you
The thing that throws me off here is that there are "earth-oriented" religions being practiced today which predate Christianity and possibly Judaism and Mohammedanism. How can you
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