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Monthly Archives: April 2016
Answering 08: Forget the Results
A primary emphasis in ancient Hebrew language was to narrate an experience in vivid fashion so that the listener(s) could experience it for themselves on some level. While there is an obvious intent to sway the listener by adding a … Continue reading
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Tagged ANE, culture, moral perception, mysticism, natural world, otherworldly, peace, propaganda, spirituality, western civilization
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Defacto ANE Family
The original first churches under the leadership of Jesus’ disciples were defacto Hebrew families. Consider the historical cultural context. The Hebrew people lived under ANE feudalism. Their immediate government was their family, and any higher political power was obliged to … Continue reading
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Tagged ANE, church, moral discernment, scripture
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Answering 07: Paranoia
Again, we call it Christian Mysticism — with my eyes fixed on the Cross of Christ, I tell you in all seriousness that I find more kindred spirits among other types of mystics than I do among other types of … Continue reading
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Tagged bureaucracy, culture, faith, heart-mind, hebrew culture, mysticism, pagan religions, propaganda, psychology, religion, spirituality
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Answering 06: Freedom
The truth will set you free. If all you have is mere factual knowledge and analysis, it won’t matter how much or how deep is your knowing, you are still trapped in this world and on the way to Hell. … Continue reading
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Tagged conscious awareness, divine revelation, faith, freedom of conscience, government, heart-mind, moral authority, moral truth, psychology, religion, science
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Cycling: Route 66
I’m really quite happy that the threatened heavy El Niño rains have not materialized in flooding rains. Instead, it has worked with other factors to bring an extended period of cooler temperatures that hit Oklahoma with daytime highs between 50° … Continue reading
Psalm 96
This is a Restoration hymn. It’s very hard to argue against the Septuagint’s comment that this was written on the occasion of the rebuilding of the Temple after the Exile. It reflects too much the rather unique viewpoint of the … Continue reading
Calm Down
This is your elder/pastor writing, the shepherd who loves you because God taught him how to love: You need to calm down. Okay, some of you need to calm down, or maybe you can try to help folks who aren’t … Continue reading
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Tagged bureaucracy, government, psychology, social sciences
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Answering 05: The Moral Sphere
You don’t have to take me seriously, but I am so confident in my message that I’m willing to stand alone against all of humanity at the same time. Insane or not, I assert without a hint of embarrassment that … Continue reading
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Tagged ANE, comparative civilization, epistemology, moral fabric, psychology, western biases
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Mysticism and Trust Models
In Christian Mysticism, models for trust have no significance. It’s hard to break a system that doesn’t exist. Our “system” manifests here, but isn’t rooted here. By moving everything of importance into the moral sphere of the heart, human frailties … Continue reading
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Tagged mysticism, otherworldly, virtual parish
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Tracks and Transparency
You have my permission to bail out any time. You can cut and run with a rant or silently. The only thing holding you to this virtual parish is your own heart and mind. If following Christ means you stop … Continue reading
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Tagged computers, cycling, miscellaneous, mysticism, networking technology, photography
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