Although there is almost endless debate about education, there is one question that is rarely asked, and it is the most important: What is education for?
A characteristically 21st century phenomenon has been the manifestation of the many-coloured splendour of genders, sexes and sexualities. Yet we have also seen a backlash from some religious conservatives. They view anything outside of the traditional world of the heterosexual male or female as the work of the devil. Striking therefore, that the Cathars, for all their austere medieval outlook, would have seen sex and gender in almost exactly the opposite way spiritually
Riverlution is the natural evolutionary flow of the universe, operating at both a spiritual and physical level. We can find it in the creation of stars and the rhythm of our own lives. It also guides the progress of the peoples of this planet, to fulfil our highest destiny.
At Education for Humanity, we're on a mission to delve deeper into history – not just the highlights but the character traits that shape historical figures. We recognise that these traits can often be contradictory. By examining historical figures through this lens, we can gain a more nuanced and holistic understanding of our human past.
The role of Cathar women has suffered two fates: to be demonised by their opponents and idealised by their supporters. Where does the truth actually lie?