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Fear in Child Rearing
The primary task in Christian discipleship is helping people escape the sins of this world. At its simplest, that means displacing whatever they already have with an other-worldly focus. This fallen world cannot be fixed, and God’s plan of redemption … Continue reading
Mysticism: The Thing Itself
For thousands of years, time uncounted, humanity got on just fine under mystical assumptions. I reject the notion modern Western rationalism is any improvement at all. The whole question is answered too often from the circular logic which assumes Western … Continue reading
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Cataloging Evil Is Evil
I get lots of links sent to me about this or that horrific evil plot. I don’t doubt most of them carry at least a kernel of truth. An awful lot of folks out there would love to rule their … Continue reading
More What We Can Do
This post continues the theme from yesterday’s What We Can Know versus What We Can Do. I left off with the assertion you should attempt or aim to live by the ancient tribal social structure as much as possible. Not … Continue reading
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Humility and Arrogance
Nobody has to tell me I’m just about useless. That’s one of the primary pillars I use in my personal model of Christian Mysticism. The true Christian Mystic is committed to Truth, convinced that the Truth of all things is … Continue reading
Friend at the End
He lay on the bed, head slightly elevated. There were several tubes and a wire harness connected to his body in various places, but he found it still possible to roll a little to one side or the other. His … Continue reading
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Oppression for Your Convenience
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
National Chutzpah
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
Transcending the Law Covenants
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
Mystical Flame-out
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