"kneeling probably derives from a core principle in mammalian nonverbal behavior: make the body smaller and look up to show respect, esteem, and deference. This is seen, for example, in dogs and chimps, who reduce their height to show submissiveness. Kneeling can also be a posture of mourning and sadness. It makes the one who kneels more vulnerable. In some situations, kneeling can be seen as a request for protection"
The backlash against protests by Colin Kaepernick and other athletes raises all sorts of scientific questions
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The society of the arch-Heathens was a hierarchical society. A society in which every person’s worth was meticulously evaluated. From thralls, to Freemen, to the ruling Elite; groups of people were not equal to other groups of people, and people were certainly not an equals of a god. There is written evidence of men kneeling to Chieftains, Lords and Kings. In fact this is still carried on today in some places. We also have written accounts of men kneeling, not just before the gods themselves, but also to divine idols. Men were not equal to the gods and the arch-Heathens recognized and accepted this.
The level of respect for going to a God is to kneel.
Despite the evidence that we have to support the practice of kneeling, there still seems to be reluctance to do this in modern times. It can be agreed that most of us no longer live in strictly hierarchical society, and some things must evolve and change in the modern era. However, to try to lower the gods to the level of men or raise men to the level of gods is folly.
This article highlights a modern misconception that kneeling is specifically not heathen-like. On the contrary, there is strong evidence and logic that supports kneeling as a common behavior among the arch-Heathens.
www.realheathenry.com
I will kneel before my God.
I will kneel for no man.
That is one of the principles that the USA was founded upon.
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