Category Archives: religion

Oppression for Your Convenience

Posted on February 4, 2010 by ehurst

Goal-oriented leadership is a sin. When you find yourself in charge of an activity which involves several other humans, you should understand: From God’s point of view, the working of relations is more important than what you accomplish. That so-called … Continue reading →

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Weep for America

Posted on January 30, 2010 by ehurst

Let’s review. Torture opens the pits of Hell; it serves as a demand the demons come and get involved. You can quibble all you like about what constitutes torture, but if the stuff was being done to you, you’d know … Continue reading →

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National Chutzpah

Posted on January 25, 2010 by ehurst

This is not about a race or ethnic group. People still argue today what the term “Jew” should mean, and I’m not addressing that. If I were to discuss the term “American” it would hardly mean a race or ethnic … Continue reading →

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Transcending the Law Covenants

Posted on January 21, 2010 by ehurst

If I teach the Laws of God (Noah and Moses inclusive) and don’t live by them, I’m a hypocrite. If I teach the Laws and tell you I obey them, it would probably sound arrogant. So I won’t tell you … Continue reading →

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Mystical Flame-out

Posted on January 10, 2010 by ehurst

There is a thread of understanding in the Bible, but is part of mysticism in general: Why do we not commit suicide and get it over with? More broadly, if this life is so messed up (fallen) and awful, why … Continue reading →

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Christian Mysticism HOWTO, Part 5

Posted on December 15, 2009 by ehurst

View from Outside So we are patient with others who don’t yet understand, and that would be most of the world. You are never alone, but you will often feel lonely. Rare is the non-mystic who will accept your position … Continue reading →

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Christian Mysticism HOWTO, Part 4

Posted on December 12, 2009 by ehurst

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

Posted on December 11, 2009 by ehurst

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 →

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Christian Mysticism HOWTO, Part 2

Posted on December 9, 2009 by ehurst

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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Christian Mysticism HOWTO, Part 1

Posted on December 7, 2009 by ehurst

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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