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| The Origin Of "A Minute Of Silence" For The Dead. by valicious1(m): 1:02am On Oct 27, 2013 |
A moment of silence is the expression for a period of silent contemplation, prayer, reflection, or meditation. Similar to flying a flag at half-mast, a moment of silence is often a gesture of respect, particularly in mourning for those who have died recently or as part of a tragic historical event. Silent prayer and worship, including moments of silence practiced during other group activities have been practiced by Quakers for more than 300 years. Since silence contains no statements or assumptions concerning beliefs and requires no understanding of language to interpret, it is more easily accepted and used than a spoken prayer or observance when persons of different religious and cultural backgrounds participate together. In the colonial period Pennsylvania Quakers and Lenape Native Americans worshiped silently together on several occasions, yet neither group thought that this implied that they had altered their traditional belief system in doing so. Over time, the effectiveness of Quaker-style silence for non-sectarian and non-controversial public observances has led to its almost universal use in the English-speaking world as well as other plural societies. This is also the case within many institutions where diverse groups are expected to participate but not necessarily share beliefs such as in government, schools, businesses and the military. Many people in the Commonwealth observe a moment of silence, often two minutes, at 11:00 am on 11 November each year (Remembrance Day) to remember sacrifices of members of the armed forces and of civilians in times of war. The period of silence is essentially a ritualized night vigil bracketed by the traditional bugle call "The Last Post"" and "The Rouse", which is also called "Reveille" in the United States. The Last Post was the traditional bugle call at the end of the day, and the Rouse started the military day. For military purposes, the traditional night vigil over the slain was not just to ensure they were indeed dead and not unconscious or in a coma, but also to guard them from being mutilated or despoiled, or dragged off by scavengers. This makes the ceremony not so much an act of remembrance but a pledge to guard the honour of war dead. The act is enhanced by the use of dedicated cenotaphs (literally Greek for "empty tomb" and the laying of wreaths—the traditional means of bestowing high honours in Ancient Greece and Rome. One minute is a common length of time for the commemoration, though other periods of time may be chosen, normally connected in some way with the event being commemorated (there might be a minute given for every death commemorated, for example). During the moment of silence, participants may typically bow their heads, remove hats, and refrain from speaking or moving places for the duration. A person officiating or presiding over the gathering will be responsible for the declaring and timing of the period of silence. In Israel, moments of silence are held on Yom HaShoah in memory of the victims of the Holocaust, and Yom Hazikaron in memory of fallen soldiers and terror victims. The moments of silence are marked by the nationwide sounding of a steady siren. During this time, most Israelis stand at attention, and most of the country comes to a standstill as people pay silent tribute to the dead. A moment of silence may be accompanied by other acts of symbolic significance, such as the tolling of bells, the release of doves or balloons, or a performance of the Last Post. |
| Re: The Origin Of "A Minute Of Silence" For The Dead. by Hogbemisola(m): 1:38am On Oct 27, 2013 |
A minute of silence to all our past Great Heroes in Nigeria |
| Re: The Origin Of "A Minute Of Silence" For The Dead. by Omexonomy: 6:45am On Oct 27, 2013 |
A minute of silence for all those kill by BH, NORTHERN AGENNDA and haters of GEJ both in nairaland and any other fora |
| Re: The Origin Of "A Minute Of Silence" For The Dead. by madnesscom(m): 8:22am On Oct 27, 2013 |
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| Re: The Origin Of "A Minute Of Silence" For The Dead. by Emmyk(m): 3:20pm On Oct 27, 2013 |
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