Talk:Sacred grove

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[edit] Not a sacred grove

A grove of old trees behind Joseph Smith's barn in Palmyra NY is not a sacred grove in the normal sense that is being discussed in this article. Adding it here flatters the vanity of some contributor perhaps, but serves only to dilute the information and is sure to confuse the reader. The Cathedral of the Pines in Rindge New Hampshire is not mentioned either, don't you see? --Wetman 06:40, 24 August 2006 (UTC)

I do. But Because Mormons call the place where Joseph Smith received his First Vision the "Sacred Grove" there should at least be disabiguation. When I googled "Sacred Grove" and LDS/Mormon, I got 13,600 hits; with those two terms excluded I got 165,000 hits. That works out to a bit more than 7% of all Internet references to "Sacred Grove" having to do with some trees near Palmyra, New York. My vanity is neither flattered or unflattered, so I'll leave the problem to you. --John Foxe 13:54, 25 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Hebrews?

Did the Hebrews not have sacred groves also? I've found it difficult to find online references, but I remember reading that in the past concerning a link with Ethiopic Jews and ancient Israel. Can anyone help? Jcchat66 04:35, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Sacred Groves = Old European? Huh?

I find it strange that the lead seems to imply that the concept of "sacred groves"is an exclusive European thing. I have heard of sacred groves in many cultures across the world. If someone does not clarify, I will make changes. --Blacksun 09:31, 8 December 2006 (UTC)

Please do! I'm sure it was more widespread than Europe. Thank you for any help you can bring. Jcchat66 04:18, 9 January 2007 (UTC)