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Christian Un-politics
Sometimes you just have to back off and see the forest for the trees. Before the Harlot Church, there was the Harlot Israel (see the prophet Hosea). She rode the Beast of Rome. Rome was the patsy in crucifying Christ. … Continue reading
Posted in prophecy
Tagged Israel, Judaizers, Modern Israel, mysticism, old testament, resistance, scripture, spirituality, Zionism
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Threat Assessment 4
Our primary advantage as non-activists is that we don’t touch anyone’s paycheck. If you don’t threaten the gravy train, you are background noise to most of them. That should surprise no one. We don’t promote de-funding, boycotting or divestment, much … Continue reading
Posted in eldercraft
Tagged culture, government, mysticism, oppression, propaganda, religion, spirituality
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Threat Assessment 3
The existence and effects of networked communication requires us to use that medium. It remains our primary tool of communication, even when the people on the other end are geographically close. This is how people do things in our world … Continue reading
Posted in eldercraft
Tagged church politics, internet, Modern Israel, networked communication, Political activism, propaganda, religion, resistance
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Psalm 13
It’s not a question of whether the Psalmist is close to literal death, but that he faces an experience of death on a broader level. David could live without his crown, but was altogether worried that his situation signaled he … Continue reading
Posted in bible
Tagged ancient hebrew culture, King David, Psalms, scripture
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Threat Assessment 1
Two fundamental elements: (1) We are otherworldly in our focus and (2) we are determined to obey our calling regardless of the worldly results. Like most things I write, I can tell when it’s bigger than a single post, but … Continue reading
Posted in eldercraft
Tagged civilization, gospel, government, mainstream churches, mission, mysticism, oppression, Political activism
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Song of Solomon 3
Western scholars heavily favor the notion that the first section here is a dream sequence. That would almost be missing the point, as the whole work is a dramatic parable. It is enough to recognize the symbols. On the night … Continue reading
Of Marriage and Curses
Adam is a lazy jerk. The typical masculine failing is clearly revealed in the Genesis narrative. Adam was lazy. It’s not as if he was unaware of the Serpent’s presence in the Garden, or that he didn’t know about their … Continue reading
Posted in eldercraft
Tagged Adam, God's Garden, marriage, natural world, psychology, scripture, spirituality
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Fruitless Shepherding
There is no accounting for some people’s tastes. When I was a kid, a very popular rock song was “Spirit in the Sky” (YouTube link). The guy who wrote it was mocking the gospel message. However, the fellow who programmed … Continue reading
Posted in eldercraft
Tagged Fruits of the Spirit, leadership, propaganda, religion, scripture, spirituality, western christianity
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Wandering Stick
Whatever happened to desiring moral dominance? First, a brief lesson in biblical Hebrew expression. The terms “rod” and “staff” are roughly synonymous. When you read the expression — “thy rod and thy staff” — it refers to a single object, … Continue reading
Posted in eldercraft
Tagged ANE, Anglo-Saxon, civilization, game, Hebrew expression, moral imperatives, scripture, Two Realms, Western mythology
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