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Ecclesiastes 10
This chapter begins with Solomon restating the end of the previous chapter. We could as easily say one rotten apple spoils the whole barrel. A lot of work and investment can be blown away by one idiot who slipped through … Continue reading
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Tagged ancient near east, human wisdom, intellect, philosophy, scripture, solomon
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A Prophet’s Angst
I don’t call myself a prophet so I can bludgeon people into listening and buying into my religion. I frequently say that I don’t take myself that seriously. I use the label as a way of warning readers I spend … Continue reading
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Tagged civilization, intellect, mysticism, peace, psychology, religion, scripture
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We Got Issues
Issues-based politics, and its whore, issues-based religion, manifest one of the greatest sins of Western Civilization. The Bible takes an organic approach. Issues are already settled because they don’t arise except as anomalies. Folks, the fundamental nature of government is … Continue reading
Posted in prophecy
Tagged divine revelation, family, human failure, law, mysticism, propaganda, scripture, society
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Relationship in Line with God
The title comes up in several searches that show up as hits on this blog. Quite a few hits, at that. A few even include my name, which is frankly surprising. So in order to offer my best without writing … Continue reading
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Tagged game, marriage, mysticism, psychology, relationships, scripture
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Old Testament and Afterlife
There are a vast number of differing viewpoints; mine is just one more. Please note, a huge portion of scholarship is hostile. That is, the scholar goes into the question assuming the worst and isn’t surprised to find evidence supporting … Continue reading
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Tagged history, intellectual organization, mysticism, mythology, old testament, peace, peace with god, scripture, theology
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Contextual Justice
If nothing else, Solomon’s Ecclesiastes warns that you cannot put God in your logical box. It amuses me to no end how many Christian teachers say words to that effect, then promptly turn around and proceed trying to make God … Continue reading
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Tagged mysticism, objective reality, philosophy, politics, psychology, scripture, spirituality
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Ecclesiastes 8
The Hebrew language did not lend itself easily to blunt or direct literal statements. Good Hebrew was loaded with imagery and parabolic expressions. Here, Solomon paints a scene of serving in his courts. Who wants to be a wise servant … Continue reading
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Tagged divine revelation, intellect, law, moral intelligence, philosophy, scripture, wise servant
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Myth and Scripture
Myth and mythology have more than one meaning. In typical conversation, they are dismissive terms used to discount something you don’t want to believe. You refuse to be accountable to it. As literature, they are essential to understanding the worldview … Continue reading
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Tagged mysticism, mythology, peace, philosophy, psychology, scripture
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