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That First Step
Jesus came to correct the false understanding of Moses’ Law. There were plenty of things the Jews of His day got right. For example, there was no blatant idolatry. It wasn’t much of an issue, so Jesus only noted in … Continue reading
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Tagged culture, history, human sexuality, idolatry, Israel, Law of Moses, mysticism, religion, scripture
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A Little Scholarship, Please — Part 1
Most people have no clue. When I rant a rave about the difference between our perverted Western Civilization against that of the Ancient Hebrew, I’m pointing to a really huge shift in thinking. I struggle to get that across, despite … Continue reading
Psalm 21
If the previous psalm was a prayer for faith in battle, this one is thanksgiving for the victory. And again, we reckon this song is in two parts. The first seems as the voice of the congregation singing about their … Continue reading
Psalm 18
Picture him now, marching victoriously at the head of his column of troops. It’s a long hike, and David is full to bursting with thanksgiving. With his natural grand talent for what was music and poetry among Hebrew people, he … Continue reading
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Tagged ANE, feudal obligations, history, King David, mysticism, scripture, war
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Moral Mechanics
In common English vernacular, His name is Jehovah. Never mind how we got that; it’s just a silly tail-chasing exercise to insist on using the alleged “more accurate” version, Yahweh. Everyone knows who we’re talking about, so don’t look for … Continue reading
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Tagged divine revelation, epistemology, history, miracles of Jesus, moral consciousness, moral justice, mysticism, scripture, spirituality
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Song of Solomon 7
Sometimes it’s all a matter of taste. This chapter is by far the most risqué language in the Bible, but it’s obscured by euphemisms and symbolic references. The groom describes his bride, starting from her feet. Some of the references … Continue reading
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Tagged ANE, euphemisms, history, human sexuality, King Solomon, marriage, scripture, symbolic references
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The Limits of Cause and Effect
This is easily the single biggest issue, a mental reflex that requires long conscious reflection to overcome. We are taught from birth to seek a cause-and-effect relationship in all things. Only if we get a really good education can we … Continue reading
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Tagged cause and effect, cause-and-effect relationship, history, intellect, Israel, moral fabric, mysticism, peace, scripture, spirituality, The Curse
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Song of Solomon 6
The bride continues conferring with her support network. The maidens ask if the bride knows where her man went. The question refers more to the kind of place, rather than some specific location. The bride answers that he is downright … Continue reading
Religious Debate for Juveniles
I’ve been asked to put this in terms a bright juvenile can follow. Apparently there is at least one who sees some of my blog posts. I’ve done a lot of teaching to that age group (teaching in both public … Continue reading
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Tagged antiquities, common ground, education, history, philosophy, politics, propaganda, religion
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Logic: Category Error
Someone offline asked for my explanation of Category Error. I’ve touched on this before. On this one I’m not happy with the way Wikipedia handles the topic, so I won’t refer to it. Perhaps my answer here will meet with … Continue reading
Posted in social sciences
Tagged Category Error, epistemology, Hebrew Scripture, history, intellect, intellectual traditions, mortality, mysticism, philosophy
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