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Hire That Christian Mystic

Posted on June 28, 2013 by ehurst

My biggest problem as I contemplate the project (A Course in Christian Mysticism) is how to combat the confusion of the Two Realms. Even when I manage to describe the whole concept clearly, the knee-jerk reflex of virtually every Christian … Continue reading →

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Passages 5

Posted on June 27, 2013 by ehurst

I write because the sewer system can’t handle all of my crap. Somehow, I stumbled on the idea people might be entertained by some of it. That was because during a few times when I was required to write, it … Continue reading →

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Low Flight of Angels in the Benelux Published

Posted on June 26, 2013 by ehurst

Finally got it formatted for publication. There may be some errors but I’m posting the link anyway: Low Flight of Angels in the Benelux, and it’s free. Get your copy now. The cover art depicts the Muese River bank in … Continue reading →

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Biblical Patriarchy

Posted on June 26, 2013 by ehurst

Patriarchy is God’s idea, but by no means can we confuse that with Western patriarchal traditions. In the Bible Wisdom is portrayed as a woman. She would never seek to rule, but does invite every man to take her as … Continue reading →

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Ancient Justice

Posted on June 25, 2013 by ehurst

God’s Justice bears little resemblance to the moral assumptions of most Westerners. Western justice is a hodgepodge of Roman, Greek and Tribal German morals. There is a semblance of tempering it with cold logic. However, the fundamental world outlook — … Continue reading →

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Trumpets of Deception

Posted on June 24, 2013 by ehurst

Jesus offered a warning about trying to be noticed by people. When you attempt to fulfill moral obligations solely for how it looks to others, you have failed. Their notice is the whole of your blessing; God will not pay … Continue reading →

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Moral Echoes of the Times

Posted on June 23, 2013 by ehurst

Anyone who feels the urge can be a prophet. There is a certain sense anyone with moral intelligence is a prophet. If your goal is moral intelligence, you can’t avoid prophesying. It’s hard to keep it inside unless you utterly … Continue reading →

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Ecclesiastes 7

Posted on June 22, 2013 by ehurst

In Hebrew culture, the ultimate symbol of manhood was the shepherd. It was a lonely work and required a quiet and watchful temperament. You learned not to expect much from sheep. While there is a place for the artistic exploration … Continue reading →

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ACCM: Proposed Intro

Posted on June 22, 2013 by ehurst

For those of you following the project, A Course in Christian Mysticism, I got inspired mostly in terms of a spiritual slap upside the head. That led me to consider perhaps passing it on to those who check out the … Continue reading →

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Insecurity and Faith

Posted on June 21, 2013 by ehurst

The implications of human insecurity loom so large, there is at least one whole school of psychology that builds every therapy on the basis of it. In a way, that’s not far from the truth. I disagree with most of … Continue reading →

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