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The Pillar Podcast
Ep. 157: Visions of the good life
Mar 28, 2024
The podcast delves into the rise of disaffiliation from the Catholic Church and the role of secularized Catholic cultural practices. They play spy trivia for Spy Wednesday. Topics include espionage origins, James Bond evolution, European holiday traditions, Polish Easter Dingus Day, religious trends and identities, Catholic communal celebrations, and the connection between James Bond, Rolex watches, and Vatican espionage.
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- The unique interpretation of 'spy' in religious context as ensnaring rather than modern espionage.
- Insights into the complexity of character progression in popular storytelling, like James Bond's evolution.
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The Origin and Meaning of Spy Wednesday
Spy Wednesday, also known as the day when Judas made a bargain to sell out the Lord, sheds light on the archaic usage of 'spy' to mean ensnaring rather than modern espionage. The discussion delves into the etymology of the term 'spy,' originating from old French meaning 'to observe attentively,' emphasizing the act of double dealing and ensnaring. Through historical references and linguistic evolution, the podcast explores the unique interpretation of 'spy' in a religious context.
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