Wednesday, May 01, 2013

The Dove of Minerve

I have to say that the Dove of Minerve was a moving experience - Minerve itself was a totally moving experience. The population of Minerve were slaughtered, burnt alive by the catholic crusade against the Cathars. Religion and politics - partners in crime. No different to Hitlers crusade against the Jews.

For some further information on Catharism in the Languedoc, this wikipedia link will offer an insight.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catharism


6 comments:

  1. There are some very cruel people in this world!! Keep well Diane

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    1. Diane,
      Isn't good to know that there are also many more kind people though.

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    2. I will go along with that :-) Have a good weekend, Diane

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  2. Animals are not as cruel as humans! My son and I stopped by Minerve quickly on our way to toulouse, taking back country roads.

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    1. Nadege,
      I'm really sorry that you don't blog as I think you must have and also have had a very interesting life.

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  3. I've not been to Minerve but how very tragic! an entire community slaughtered.

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