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Christian Mysticism HOWTO, Part 4
Road Markers The fundamental commitment to Truth as something separate and ineffably larger than yourself carries a raft of consequences. There is a sense in which it is all one thing, but we have a well established framework for examining … Continue reading
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Christian Mysticism HOWTO, Part 3
The Journey No living human can show you the gate. I can only tell you there is one. But we can paint the border in bold colors. You can try to fake it. You can emulate all the subtle behavior … Continue reading
Interstellar Anthropologist, Part 10: Home Unknown
Fortis noticed George used the small electronic display sheet for navigation, mounting it near the steering controls. “George, you don’t have the common navigational beacons around this planet, for obvious reasons. How does your navigation system work?” “Every planet — … Continue reading
Christian Mysticism HOWTO, Part 2
Preparation There is nothing about mysticism which seeks information, nor a change of status. There is nothing static about it. You are entering a fluid and dynamic existence from which you can never depart again. You are entering upon a … Continue reading
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Interstellar Anthropologist, Part 9: Catching Wind
It was on the fourth day and the smell of sea was much stronger. The map Fortis saw the first afternoon, an electronic display sheet George produced when they had set up camp, showed how there were a great many … Continue reading
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Christian Mysticism HOWTO, Part 1
Is the Hound of Heaven nipping at your heels? (Typically this would appear on my other blog, but I’m testing the response rate difference.) Introduction Insofar as one can offer a HOWTO on Mysticism, this assumes a Christian orientation. The … Continue reading
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They Can’t Win
You are in the water. Swim over to that loaded oil tanker. Push with all your might. Can you deflect it’s path? Not enough so anyone would notice. Would a hundred of you make a difference? A thousand? A million? … Continue reading
No Time to Rest
Ignorance is not a crime. That is, those who are ignorant are not culpable for their ignorance. But one of the greatest crimes among humans is hiding information, and worse still is constructing an environment which discourages thinking. The first … Continue reading
Interstellar Anthropologist, Part 8: The Shape of Things
It had seemed like a good idea to pass one last night on the ship, since it allowed Fortis to file an initial report into the non-destructible memory module. He also ran several simulations before he noticed his circadian rhythm … Continue reading
Bluster and Lies
Never forget those who wish to oppress are most likely to do so at the lowest cost to themselves. The cheapest route is often little more than instilling unjustified fear. There is a wild story making a small splash on … Continue reading
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