Isn't there an actual medical/hospital symbol based off it these days though? And I thought Moses had a staff and snake and whoever gazed upon it was instantly healed?

I wish I could do art like this <--makes me so jealous, but I think they must've gone to art school. But, then, maybe I just lack talent so severely I can't imagine someone being that naturally good at it.

Oh no i agree completely that God loves them, because they're his creatures. I also stand on the fact that God cursed snakes, and he cursed humans but we don't go whacking at every other person, and running away from people every time we see someone new. do we?

@Aerymith: In all due respect, the Bible isn't up for interpretation. The devil came as a snake, and God cursed the snake for allowing the devil to use him. there is quite litterally a tree of life, with it's own fruit, and a tree of knowladge of good and evil, with it's own fruit.

That being said, I cant make you belive the same way i do. 8)

Ah, yeah the Caduceus, I finally found it on Wiki. It says it was the staff carried by Hermes.

If the Bible isn't up for interpretation then I hope you're reading it in its original language (because many of the meanings are controversial in English and there are numerous Bible scholars who debate on it) and you're covering your head and stoning people who work on Sunday.

I do think we need to reclaim the day of rest.... >.<

+also if you go at is from a literary scholar POV, literalism wasn't a big thing until recently. During the Renaissance literalism wasn't around or popular. I'm trying to remember what we were doing in class with Shakespeare and what the literary theory of the time was called. Not just romanticism was it?

@Aeri: And wolves are often seen as wicked, blood-thirsty beasts. And owls are a symbol of wisdom and/or a symbol of death. In the end, I think it's all about how culture/society views an animal. Doesn't make them good or bad; they are just the way they are.

Never read that version of the Bible. XD

Religion has always been an excuse for war; it's been seen in a number of cultures.


@Kori: The Rod of Asclepius and the caduceus are very similar but different. Snakes and staff... it's funny how the Bible has it and how the ancient Greek religions had it too. Symbolism and religion are very interesting.


@Webkinz: Night!


@Nuke: That was the bronze snake I mentioned; it wasn't the same snake and staff Moses used in front of the pharaoh; this one was a bronze snake and pole.


@Kori: Aha, yeah, let's drop the subject of religion. Like I said, many people many beliefs, many aspects to study from.


What's everyone up to tonight?