hdm1950
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What I collect: I collect world wide up to 1965 with several specialty albums added due to volume of material I have acquired. At this point I am focused on Canada and British America. I am always on the lookout for stamps and covers with postmarks from communities in Queens County, Nova Scotia. I do list various goods including stamps occasionally on eBay as hdm50
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Post by hdm1950 on Apr 16, 2021 23:13:53 GMT
I was going through some old stuff in my desk and came across some Cinderellas including this rather bizzare religious one from 1948 by The Bible Crusaders of Seattle. WA. The thought of being bombed unless you read your bible is carrying the fire and brimstone a bit far  .  |
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Post by smauggie on Apr 16, 2021 23:36:41 GMT
I must admit while the text is perfectly normal, the image seems quite out of place.
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tomiseksj
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What I collect: Worldwide stamps/covers, Cinderellas, Ohio Prepaid Sales Tax Receipts, U.S. WWII Ration ephemera
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Post by tomiseksj on Apr 17, 2021 12:12:21 GMT
I think the 1948 war and Israel's declaration of an independent state provide the context for the warning.
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Post by smauggie on Apr 17, 2021 12:23:03 GMT
I think the 1948 war and Israel's declaration of an independent state provide the context for the warning. I didn't make that connection, but what you say makes sense. |
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vikingeck
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Post by vikingeck on Apr 17, 2021 12:23:10 GMT
Just a cynical comment perhaps, but more wars have been fought in the name of religion than any other reason, with both sides in the conflict invoking the name of God and one of his churches, or the name of Allah in a fervent belief that He is on their side and any other form of belief is heresy .
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Post by smauggie on Apr 17, 2021 12:34:49 GMT
Just a cynical comment perhaps, but more wars have been fought in the name of religion than any other reason, with both sides in the conflict invoking the name of God and one of his churches, or the name of Allah in a fervent belief that He is on their side and any other form of belief is heresy . When I think of wars involving religious factions, it seems to me that your statement is in every case I can think of an oversimplification of the motives for war. When I think of the Moorish invasion of Europe, the Moors were definitely out to convert the citizens of territories they occupied, but their war was also about expanding their military and economic power. Likewise the Reconquista had strong Catholic overtones, but it was also about the liberation of Europe. |
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Post by stamphinger on Apr 17, 2021 14:31:55 GMT
Interesting cinderella. Anyone know anything about the Bible Crusaders? I recently posted a cover with one of their cinderellas tied to it. I would like to know how many labels they produced.
Not very conclusive, but judging by the two labels I have seen, their message is "preparedness." That is being prepared spiritually/morally to meet death or tribulation at any time and from any source. Re: the bombing scene on the above, perhaps, the label was designed and issued during the WW II years.
Thanks for posting. Something new to watch for.
Don StampHinger
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hdm1950
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What I collect: I collect world wide up to 1965 with several specialty albums added due to volume of material I have acquired. At this point I am focused on Canada and British America. I am always on the lookout for stamps and covers with postmarks from communities in Queens County, Nova Scotia. I do list various goods including stamps occasionally on eBay as hdm50
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Post by hdm1950 on Apr 17, 2021 14:53:19 GMT
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chrischross
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Post by chrischross on Apr 30, 2021 19:09:15 GMT
Not very conclusive, but judging by the two labels I have seen, their message is "preparedness." That is being prepared spiritually/morally to meet death or tribulation at any time and from any source. Re: the bombing scene on the above, perhaps, the label was designed and issued during the WW II years.
Thanks for posting. Something new to watch for.
Don StampHinger
The copyright is 1948, so yes, it's just after WW II. Definitely an interesting piece from the early Cold War period. As a former Seattle resident, the bayside and downtown depicted sure is reminiscent of Elliott Bay and the downtown core. The fear during that time period was that the Russians would just sweep down from Siberia and the Aleutians... |
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ajkitt
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Post by ajkitt on Apr 30, 2021 21:51:02 GMT
Just a cynical comment perhaps, but more wars have been fought in the name of religion than any other reason, with both sides in the conflict invoking the name of God and one of his churches, or the name of Allah in a fervent belief that He is on their side and any other form of belief is heresy . When I think of wars involving religious factions, it seems to me that your statement is in every case I can think of an oversimplification of the motives for war. When I think of the Moorish invasion of Europe, the Moors were definitely out to convert the citizens of territories they occupied, but their war was also about expanding their military and economic power. Likewise the Reconquista had strong Catholic overtones, but it was also about the liberation of Europe. I think maybe you're right... more wars seem likely to have been for some form of acquisition. But add that religious overtone, and methinks they get a whole lot more bloody and memorable! I mean, if a government tells its troops "we're fighting this war to gain more land, etc., or not lose as much" it's just not as motivating as "we're fighting this war because God said so", yes? |
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Post by stamphinger on May 1, 2021 14:40:45 GMT
That is Elliott Bay and downtown Seattle! I am am former resident too (Edmonds) and had not recognized that downtown scene before. Thanks for pointing it out. That gives me an added touch of familiarity to that cinderella.
Don StampHinger
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