This Is Not A Real Post, Just A Short Plug

We have been watching BBC's television series Robin Hood, and have found it absolutely a wonderfully fun take on the legend. There are some complex themes they are dealing with especially war and peace, law and justice, faith and the faith of the "other." I hope to have time to dwell more on this latter topic when I have seen more of the series and have more to expound upon...A good Sabbath to all

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