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The Wisdom of Solomon
Spoiler alert: I’m going to explain how the book of Ecclesiastes turns out, while our weekly study will continue running for a couple of months. First, a little context. Solomon took the throne rather like a big fish in a … Continue reading
Posted in prophecy
Tagged aristotelian epistemology, epistemology, intellect, philosophy, propaganda, western epistemology
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Flavors of Reason
Western reasoning gets in the way of everything, even in ways we don’t realize. We can be smart enough to recognize when something needs only concrete logic. If you drop a rock on your foot, it will hurt; if you … Continue reading
Posted in prophecy
Tagged abstract logic, deductive logic, intellect, mysticism, peace, philosophy, scripture, symbolic communication, symbolic logic
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Not Many Miracles
He can’t do many miracles because of our unbelief. This isn’t simply psyching yourself up to believe. It’s far more subtle. After many years studying philosophy and the difficult questions of epistemology, I’m just beginning to understand the depth of … Continue reading
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Tagged epistemology, intellect, mysticism, philosophy, western epistemology
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Pastoral Ruminations
I struggle daily — hourly — living in two worlds. It’s already a major strain trying to live in Two Realms at the same time, but I am also pushing against a bitter hostility to the truth from virtually the … Continue reading
Posted in eldercraft
Tagged civilization, culture, epistemology, intellect, mysticism, pagan mythology, philosophy, religion, spirituality
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Summary of Contention
I’m trying to find fresh ways to package up my weirdness so folks can decide with minimal effort whether I am worthy of their attention. It’s not a sales pitch, because I really don’t mind rejection. I just want to … Continue reading
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Tagged civilization, history, intellect, mysticism, philosophy, reason
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Recovery of Rez 9
The Brotherhood claimed they held no secrets. They had always been willing to teach anyone interested in their stuff. However, the vast majority of those who came in from the outside to learn decided it was either incomprehensible or just … Continue reading
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Tagged mysticism, philosophy, psychology, survival
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Epistemology and the Fall (Updated)
I’m getting a trickle of questions about Jesus’ behavior, enough to start an outline, but most of them are rather late in His ministry. For the next chapter of our book it seems obvious to discuss biographical background and some … Continue reading
Posted in bible
Tagged greek philosophers, intellect, mysticism, nature, philosophy, scripture, theology
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Habakkuk: Introduction and Chapter 1
Introduction We know almost nothing of the prophet Habakkuk. From the text itself and from historical context, we can deduce he probably served as a Levite musician, writing his prophecy at the end of Josiah’s reign, or shortly thereafter. He … Continue reading
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Tagged history, philosophy, prophet habakkuk, scripture, theology
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This Is Not Our Fight
Hear the burden of the Spirit: This is not our fight. If we embrace the Enlightenment principles of morality, then a rabid involvement in politics is necessary. No one can deny this is the philosophy undergirding modern Western governments as … Continue reading