What do you think about this???

Question

Some people believe that the snakes St. Patrick drove from Ireland, Were actually Druids.

The Druids were Known as Adders, Which translates as "Snakes" and most people beleive the 'Snakes' that St. Patty Drove out of Ireland to be the Druids, because Ireland was turning into a Catholic Country, no one wanted the "Devil Worshipers" to be there.

(FYI druids do NOT worship the devil)

So what do you think?

Answer 1

Pretty sad when you think about the parties we Irish "heathens" throw down every St. Patrick's Day, huh? "Thanks for stealing my history and killing my ancestors - how about another green beer?" : (

this book never even mentions the part about snakes, makes it clear that st. Patrick came to Ireland to convert the Irish and get the druids out:
http://www.amazon.com/Concise-History-Ireland-Maire-OBrien/dp/0517145189

another really easy to read book about Irish history that also supports that idea:
http://www.amazon.com/Irish-Saved-Civilization-Hinges-History/dp/0385418493

A book on Scotland from the same series, also quite good:
http://www.amazon.com/How-Scots-Invented-Modern-World/dp/0609809997

I don't remember any of these books making comparisons between druids and devil worshipers, although the second book may use the word pagan, but that's not the same thing, i mean, really all religions are pagan to a certain extent. Enjoy your studies! : )

Answer 2

That makes a lot of sense. I keep wondering if it's true there are no snakes in Ireland, but thinking it of it that way just makes more sense.

Poor druids.

Answer 3

I suppose St. Pat probably drove a lot of Druids away, but how do you explain the lack of actual snakes? ;-)

Answer 4

It was always my understanding that the "snakes" driven out of Ireland were the pagans. Or rather, those in league with the serpent (Satan). And to this day there' plenty of ignorant Xians who think Paganism has something to do with their devil. Arrogance.

So, St. Patties day is basically the celebrating of the persecution of the peaceful pagans by the warlike Xians. Who drove them with violence out of their homes.

Answer 5

I've heard that too, read it in a book some where. I have to admit though, my knowledge of Ireland and Druids is very lacking.

Answer 6

Interesting point except that the Druids were into - in effect - what would be categorized as demonology. I don't consider Catholicism as synonymous with Christianity.

Answer 7

Saint Patrick was very sympathetic to the native culture and traditions. He was devout but he wasn't heavy on the fire and brimstone and makes very little mention in any of his writings of ideas of condemnation or discouragement of local traditions.

Answer 8

maybe,catholic are worse than druids for religion is brainwashing

Answer 9

Without researching this topic I can't give you an educated opinion. However, I find it an interesting analogy. Could be.

Answer 10

My kids asked why I do NOT put up St. Patrick's decorations.

That was my answer.

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