tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296177530584981444.post8386495859325612200..comments2022-02-26T14:19:09.154-08:00Comments on The Celtic Monk: The uniqueness of Celtic MonasticismAndy Dahlburghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14663586140546439327noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296177530584981444.post-21303065006720220142012-02-15T11:13:39.597-08:002012-02-15T11:13:39.597-08:00MOnasticism is a chilling concept to me. I can env...MOnasticism is a chilling concept to me. I can envision old men in sackcloth huddled in a cave or hut denying themselves sustenance so as to be enlightened. Sounds like an act of "salvation by works"!<br />The Celtic church spread due to it's focus on helping pagan tribes learn practical skills such as farming, woodwork etc. They served in a selfless practical way and were not focused on "denial of the flesh". They saw nature as sacred and the human body was part of God's wonderful creation so why abuse it. The idea of "evil flesh" came out of pagan teachings and "gnostic" mystery cults. Celtic missionaries had an "holistic" view and believed in the sustenance of body soul and spirit. I am afraid there is an attempt to paint the Celtic church with the Roman brush! Just a few thoughts off the top of my head! Thank you and God's blessings on you. Robin of TurriffRobin of Turriffnoreply@blogger.com