(February 8, 2014 at 5:13 am)khan4036 Wrote: Thanks for the opinions everybody . I appreciate them.
Ivy ! Its in the literature. Again, I cannot verify the authenticity of this tale but its believed to be true.
Minimalist ! No doubt in what you're saying. It was first 'associated' with romantic love in High Middle Ages but what made it 'associate' ?? Tales of Valentinus , Valentine and St. Valentine though explain the behind-the scenes origin of this day but fail to relate romance with it.
Look ! Love is what bonds the human spirits till eternity. Love is what we live for. But I want to know why it came to be celebrated as a symbol of love ? If there's no such thing , then there should be no Valentine Day either .
Find a copy of Candida Moss' "The Myth of Persecution." She gives marvelous background about the growth of some of these martyr tales. She also explains why these tales were put forward.
Teaser: It has nothing to do with religion!
