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119: Teth 65-72
We celebrate here the Path of Discipline. The key line in this octet refers to going astray and receiving correction. However, observing proper feudal protocol, the psalmist begins by affirming that God has treated him quite well, and consistent with … Continue reading
Psalm 119: Cheth 57-64
This octet of verses is the Song of Loyalty. The psalmist is fully committed, wholly owned by his Sovereign, a loyal servant who shares in the inheritance as a son. That’s the meaning of the first line, and he as … Continue reading
Darkness Stirs on the Net
On October 1 this year, the US will surrender it’s de facto control over the Internet. There is a lot of noise on both sides of the debate as to whether this is really a good idea. I’ve been aware … Continue reading
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Tagged feudalism, internet, Law Covenants, tribal society, western intellectual heritage
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Psalm 91
This is easily one of the best-loved psalms in almost any translation. We are told the Hebrew is quite lyrical in its own right. (Hint: Ephesians 6 echoes some of the thinking here.) So popular was this song that Satan … Continue reading
Proverbs 27
Only a fool takes himself too seriously. Your personal sense of identity and integrity should not rest on total control of outcomes. Self-cynicism is not the same as self-doubt; you can still forge ahead in your calling while keeping a … Continue reading
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Tagged ANE, feudalism, King Solomon, proverbs, wisdom literature
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In the Cosmic Jail
Pay no attention to the propaganda until you start from the assumption that it’s propaganda. Back off; divest yourself of any interest in taking sides. When you operate from the divine moral plane using the moral logic of God’s character … Continue reading
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Tagged ANE, armed resistance, Biblical Mysticism, feudalism, government, history, oppression, otherworldly, propaganda, survival, war
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Heartless and Perverse Society
Most folks don’t get quite what we mean by characterizing Western social mythology as bizarre. It has a thousand bogus and immoral features, but I’ll pick out one that seems to represent the worst of it: one-way attachment. In Ancient … Continue reading
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Tagged ANE, civilization, feudalism, heart-mind, sensory heart, social sciences, spirituality, western christianity, Western mythology, Western society
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Psalm 26
It’s an ancient protocol going back prior to human memory, still visible today in various forms: The man with authority hands the symbol of that authority to his superior, requesting to be examined in response to an accusation. In David’s … Continue reading
Elitism Is No Sin
That is, elitism is no sin unless practiced as pretense by those who lack the proper background for it. You’ll notice Daniel had no criticism for the elitism of Nebuchadnezzar. And when nobles are truly noble, nobody complains. When middle-class … Continue reading
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Tagged civilization, culture, feudalism, government, Middle Ages, middle class, oppression, social sciences
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