Appalachian Trial Pilgrimage

Carleton D.

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The term pilgrimage may be specifically defined. It may be identified as a journey. This serves a ritual to many. People that take pilgrimages are usually in search of spiritual significance. (Coleman, Simon, and Elsner) They may also be in search of moral significance. The journey is often to a place that is important to one's faith. This may be a shrine or any other sacred place. (Coleman, Simon, and Elsner)

There are multiple purposes of a pilgrimage. The first purpose is to venerate it. (Coleman, Simon, and Elsner) The honor behind the journey is indescribable. Pilgrimages have a hallowed purpose. During the journey a significant change should occur. (Coleman, Simon, and Elsner) People that participate in a pilgrimage may also request heavenly aid. The most important purpose of a pilgrimage is gain a relationship with God. Many people identify pilgrimages as a method of getting to know God better. (Coleman, Simon, and Elsner) People may also seek to gain inspiration, a change of mind, a reversal of the destruction of life on earth, learn to meditate, question the purpose of life, purify their heart, do penance, gain harmony with the natural world, get away from the daily routine, or find peace. (Coleman, Simon, and Elsner)

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Definition of pilgrimage
Historical or traditional pilgrimages
Tennessee portion
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[...] Appalachian Trial Pilgrimage Religion includes a growth process. People learn and grow within their religion daily. Specific events inspire this expansion into any religion. One of the most eminent factors in religious growth is experience. One must experience a multitude of instances to fully understand their religion. Pilgrimages provide the perfect opportunity to develop religious growth. Pilgrimages may be thoroughly researched in order to provide a perspective of its effects on religion. Definition of Pilgrimage The term pilgrimage may be specifically defined. [...]

[...] or Appalachian National Scenic Trail. (Luxenberg) It is located between Georgia and Maine. Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia are included in the trail as well. (Birchard, Proudman, and Dawson) The specific endpoints of the trail include Springer Mountain and Mount Katahdin. (Birchard, Proudman, and Dawson) The Appalachian Trail is approximately 2,200 miles long. Clingmans Dome is the highest point of the trail. It is located in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. [...]

[...] Notable sections of the Virginia portion include Shenandoah National Park, Sky Meadows State Park, Rayson Highlands State Park, Pine Mountain, and McAfee Knob. (Luxenberg) Mount Rogers Our trip culminated at Mount Rogers. Mount Rogers is the highest point in the Virginia portion of the trail. Mount Rogers is 5,729 feet above sea level. It is located in both Grayson County and Smyth County. The mountain is named after William Barton Rogers. It is located in the Blue Ridge Mountain range. [...]

[...] (Coleman, Simon, and Elsner) Locations of deities serve as another ideal location for a pilgrimage. Some people take pilgrimages to places where miracles were known to take place as well. (Coleman, Simon, and Elsner) Shrines and temples commemorate locations for some pilgrimages. Historical or traditional Pilgrimages Several traditional places for pilgrimages may be distinguished by religion. Buddhists make pilgrimages to four traditional places. Lumbini is one place Buddhists make pilgrimages to. This is the birthplace of Buddha, located in Nepal. [...]

[...] In our case it was the phase in our pilgrimage. The various statuses established by humans are abandoned at this point. It allows everyone to be identified as equals. Traditionally, the pilgrims utilized this act to "distance themselves from mundane structures and their social identities, leading to a homogenization of status." (Andrews and Roberts ) The experience may vary for different participants. Some may identify suffering throughout the trip. Pains may have been shared by all. It was almost impossible not to experience pain throughout the hours spent hiking through various locations. [...]

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