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Not the Apocalypse, Part 1
We don’t care whether it was the chicken or the egg that came first; it won’t make any difference on the moral plane. We know how it works here and now and mucking around with it only causes problems. God … Continue reading
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Tagged ministry, moral discernment, mysticism, social sciences, western civilization
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The Logic of Radix Fidem
(See the “Radix Fidem” tab above for an explanation of the label.) The mystical mind need not be impractical. I just wanted to offer a quick review for all the new subscribers to this blog. One of our biggest problems … Continue reading
Posted in eldercraft
Tagged civilization, culture, epistemology, heart-mind, intellect, jesus parables, logic, mysticism, scripture, Western, western civilization
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Death Is Just a Circumstance
The title is a catchphrase I’ve been using for years. It’s the kind of thing you say because you know that the words would never really capture the truth in the first place. Instead, you reach for a way to … Continue reading
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Tagged ANE, civilization, culture, epistemology, heart-mind, Jesus Christ, logic, mysticism, religion, revelation, scripture, spirituality, Western Christian mythology
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Alien Citizens
Let me suggest a couple of contrarian links for the day, if you are so inclined: a little on John McCain and Donald Trump. Regular readers will know I’m not all that interested in politics. Rather, I’m interested in how … Continue reading
Posted in eldercraft
Tagged culture, mysticism, oppression, politics, propaganda, prophecy, spirituality
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Oriented
In strictest terms, to “orient” oneself is to face the east as the place of the rising sun. It so happens that, in terms of fundamental assumptions about reality, we would do far better to face the Ancient Near East, … Continue reading
Posted in prophecy
Tagged ANE, civilization, culture, fundamental assumptions, Greco-Roman, human reason, moral accountability, mysticism, philosophy, spirituality, western civilization
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Getting Intense?
Sometimes it’s hard to tell. We all know that the MSM reports news with the intent to steer attention. The procedure is mixed to keep you guessing. Once in awhile it’s genuine news and rather objective. Most of the time … Continue reading
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Tagged economics, heart-mind, mysticism, news, peace, propaganda, spirituality
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This World Is a Trap
Let’s review: Most people are aware of the basic concept that fear tends to make you dependent. Social chaos and instability have proven very strong factors in creating fear and dependence. For example, the fundamental factor in Western feudalism was … Continue reading
Posted in globalism
Tagged civilization, culture, government, heart-mind, history, mysticism, oppression, predators, resistance, spirituality
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The Otherworldly Call
Dear readers, I’m pretty sure most of you realized long ago that our official governing institutions are not really the human government over any of us. The structure we see is a facade, though the people involved are surely dangerous … Continue reading
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Tagged civilization, government, human government, mysticism, oppression, peace, psychology, resistance, spirituality, war
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Shepherd of Hearts
I tread the lush green pastures of God’s provision. He calls me to His mountains and teaches me how to make the wild waters run still so others can drink. I had no ambition to do any of this, but … Continue reading
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Tagged civilization, culture, epistemology, heart-mind, mysticism, nature, sensory heart, spirituality, True Shepherd of Souls
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Response to ACIM Folks
I’ve gotten some queries from folks who have an affinity for A Course in Miracles and related materials. Recently that traffic appears to have risen somewhat and I felt the need for an anchored reference point on this blog regarding … Continue reading
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Tagged ACIM, mainstream christianity, mysticism, peace, religion, spirituality, theological controversies, writing
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