"Don't underestimate the people. Let them decide." ~Thaksin Shinawatra
When we visited Warwick castle, there was a medieval weaponry display taking place in the courtyard. The two performers wielded swords, axes, knives and other fighting instruments. This one in particular caught my interest. The host stated that it was used by the fighting clergy. My ears perked up. Apparently, it was considered sinful to use a sharp instrument such as a sword against another person. However, an iron-spiked club was another matter. Monasteries and churches were under attack in the middle ages. If monks and priests didn’t stand up for themselves, we wouldn’t exist as we do today. European culture, books, and writing were essentially preserved in monasteries during the dark ages.
Those who know me well know why my ears perked up at hearing this club was for fighting clergy. My dad is a pastor. There are many stereotypes that go along with being a pastor or being a part of a pastoral family. Typically, people assumed that pastor’s kids are completely naïve about the world. Truth be told, I’ve seen a lot uglier things than most people will see in their lifetimes. Pastors help a lot of people when they’ve hit rock bottom. I’ve seen a lot of rock bottom situations. I learn from what I’ve seen.
I guess the main thing about the club is that it is underestimated. People assume things about it, yet it really is quite powerful. People assume things about me. That doesn’t mean I don’t know about something. That doesn’t mean I’m blind.
I thought it was amusing to say the least.
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