Quote by Barbara Ehrenreich
It was a real surprise to me to come across the evidence that Christianity might once have been a danced religion. Certainly, some of the early church leaders thought this was great and spoke of what seems to have been circle dancing, perhaps around an altar.
Summary
This quote highlights the surprising notion that early Christianity may have included dancing as a religious practice. The speaker expresses their initial disbelief upon discovering evidence supporting this idea. They reference early church leaders who praised the act of circle dancing, speculating that it may have taken place around an altar. The quote suggests that there was a previously unknown connection between Christianity and dance, challenging the common perception of the religion's rituals and practices.
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Religion
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