Tag Archives: Afghanistan

ENIGMATIC INFIDELS

Posted on March 2, 2010 by Dave

”The religious observances of the Kafir are so mixed, and show such an impartial leaning to Zoroastrianism, Brahmanism, and pure heathen superstition, that it might appear that they are either the possessors of an original form of religion, from which … Continue reading →

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ALWAYS READ THE FINE PRINT

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Dave

”Art and religion have been united from the beginning of all civilization, because of the common mystery of their origin and their magical effect on humanity. Etymologically they are allied. The latin term “ars” was at first used in connection … Continue reading →

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STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Dave

Lost and found.A cultural tower of Babel or a stairway to heaven. In a mountain valley of Afghanistan a French explorer discovered this ancient Ghorid tower, previously known only to legend. It is an artifact, an imposing one, of Ghurid … Continue reading →

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