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Linear Folly

One of our most dangerous obsessions in the West is linear thinking. It works fine with computers and factual-logical processes, but humanity itself cannot be so handled. That we are capable of charting multiple paths for variables is not an … Continue reading

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The Wrath of God Upon America

I want you to see this from the biblical perspective. You first have to understand nations have no standing in the Spirit Realm as do individuals. The whole matter of national justice is of the Law Covenants. Since we are … Continue reading

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Divine Illumination Makes Morals

So with all this blather of mysticism and putting the ego (reason) in its place, what is the point? Paul covers that all too well: Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and lack compassion, I … Continue reading

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Open Source Religion

I’m currently following a discussion on a private list which addresses the issue of churches and Open Source software. For those most deeply involved in Open Source development, it’s almost a religion. They frankly accuse churches of wasting God’s blessings … Continue reading

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Don’t Be Fooled by False Justice

Don’t be a fool. Justin Raimondo notes we once had a powerful antiwar movement, but it was fake. It was a partisan scam, because now that Obama is in office, you don’t hear a peep about the same wars being … Continue reading

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One Nation Under Satan

By no means have my convictions regarding torture changed: Torture is inherently Satanic. When any nation allows anyone in their service to torture, the entire nation comes under the control demonic forces, and justly merits God’s wrath. Just in case … Continue reading

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Why Copyright Is Unjust Before God

(This is a follow-up to my post on Operation Payback.) A critical element in God’s justice is whether enforcement is inherently oppressive. There is plenty of precedent in Scripture to answer the question of whether something is oppressive. For example, … Continue reading

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Christian Mysticism: Esoteric and Elite?

No, utterly open and free — but admittedly very hard to swallow. I continue to test my vision of a biblical faith community against the world I see around me today. I test it because I don’t pretend my vision … Continue reading

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Disciplined Body

The church in Jerusalem lived under an rule of discipline and order most of us would hardly recognize. This was not an organization; it was a family. It was probably quite raucous at times, and voting would be extremely rare. … Continue reading

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Modest Presentation

What does holiness look like? Let us think for a moment what would be noteworthy differences in the first century world where the New Testament was born. Within Judea itself, it would be quite subtle, a difference only locals would … Continue reading

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