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On Human Insignificance

The only reason I bother having my say is because my sense of God’s calling requires it of me. Indeed, I would not have bothered starting this blog if I didn’t believe God required it of me. My own amusement … Continue reading

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The Senseless Debate

The ongoing debate between atheists and Christians is really a waste of time for Christians. Perhaps I should refine that some. There are all sorts of issues being debated. For example, the matter of whether it is possible to have … Continue reading

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Mind Trap

A mind like a steel trap is not ruled by the Spirit. Recall the principle of Spiritual Anthropology. For those whose spirits are alive, it is utterly necessary those spirits rule the mind. While it is possible for a sharp … Continue reading

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Theology Is a Human Effort

A hallmark of Western Christianity is Systematic Theology. The whole idea was stolen from the Pharisees, who were Westernized when they embraced Hellenistic rationalism, and departed utterly from their ancient Hebrew intellectual roots. Anyone with a bit of classical education … Continue reading

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Mysticism: East versus West

Take a look at the standard definitions of the term “mysticism”. These are generally accepted in academic circles as proper meaning for the term in communicating with others in the English language. Note the emphasis on non-rational means to apprehension. … Continue reading

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