The Crucifix is not "a Catholic totem"! Its a religious symbol whose meaning is widely understood throughout Western society and Christianity generally.
It was noxious to many Elizabethan Protestants and would not have been much seen after about 1560 in Anglican churches (the Chapel Royal being a notable exception). In 16th century England its use would have been a very clear marker of confessional identity.
Really enjoyed this and I agree about some of these so-called intellectuals, who appear to prefer the conspiratorial approach to many contemporary issues. He was so wordly and a bit up himself, truth be told. I prefer listening to people who use critical thinking to come to their conclusions; he was rambling a lot and constantly deferring back to himself. We should worry about how many people get their news from Facebook, X and the like and how many of these type of 'intellectuals' reside there.
The Crucifix is not "a Catholic totem"! Its a religious symbol whose meaning is widely understood throughout Western society and Christianity generally.
It was noxious to many Elizabethan Protestants and would not have been much seen after about 1560 in Anglican churches (the Chapel Royal being a notable exception). In 16th century England its use would have been a very clear marker of confessional identity.
Really enjoyed this and I agree about some of these so-called intellectuals, who appear to prefer the conspiratorial approach to many contemporary issues. He was so wordly and a bit up himself, truth be told. I prefer listening to people who use critical thinking to come to their conclusions; he was rambling a lot and constantly deferring back to himself. We should worry about how many people get their news from Facebook, X and the like and how many of these type of 'intellectuals' reside there.