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Lori asked this question about Lincoln in the Bardo:
Just finished this and need a little help: 1) still not sure why Mr. Bevins appears with multiple eyes, legs, etc and 2) still a bit unclear on the reverend's journey--am struggling with why he was turned back to the "Bardo" and what he decided to finally do--more faith, more sacrifice? Any help or speculation appreciated!
Stephen Sagarin Attachment, even to religion, is to be overcome in the bardo... He let go of this, finally... (His earlier "vision" of heaven and hell is likely HIS v…moreAttachment, even to religion, is to be overcome in the bardo... He let go of this, finally... (His earlier "vision" of heaven and hell is likely HIS vision, not identical for all who let go...)(less)
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Dawn Kelly His attachment to religion seems based on fear- and preoccupation with himself sort of selfish.
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Liam Evans Oooh, I like that... letting go of a Calvinist fear of religion again. Nice.
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Lincoln in the Bardo
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