tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post985565849901748576..comments2024-03-27T11:16:36.951-07:00Comments on One Cʘsmos: An Angel Speaks on the RecordGagdad Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14249005793605006679noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-44257521996782317572011-11-27T19:23:49.827-08:002011-11-27T19:23:49.827-08:00So much good stuff. There is a lot to be thankfu...So much good stuff. There is a lot to be thankful for.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03149296283560293988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-61518004822845562072011-11-27T16:12:18.248-08:002011-11-27T16:12:18.248-08:00That, in combination with stupidity.......well.That, in combination with stupidity.......well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-19331165373845662692011-11-27T13:35:46.344-08:002011-11-27T13:35:46.344-08:00Envy is probably the best Angel repellant ever.
Ju...Envy is probably the best Angel repellant ever.<br />Just sayin'.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-34315915580531649432011-11-27T10:50:38.283-08:002011-11-27T10:50:38.283-08:00I don't have an angel, and I have never seen o...I don't have an angel, and I have never seen one or talked to one. I am not happy about that.<br /><br />If the blog author would please tell use how to get acce3ss, that would be a blessing.<br /><br />I hate to be the jealous type, but if the blog author has an angel and I don't that puts him one up on me and I don't like being one down.Need an Angelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-8863361115223153872011-11-26T10:44:51.441-08:002011-11-26T10:44:51.441-08:00HaaHaa!
Good questions, Ben.
And I'll take 70%...HaaHaa!<br />Good questions, Ben.<br />And I'll take 70%.<br /><br />Gotta be someone who knows the material. And the persons most qualified , ones who could really see it, wouldn't be interested in such things. Like a St. Thomas Aquinas, that pen won't hunt.<br />Or, the most qualified would just write it the way Ezekiel did. Done. Perfection.<br /><br />Maybe we can recruit Peter Jackson.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720790978632771716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-55239305499045824362011-11-26T10:01:05.163-08:002011-11-26T10:01:05.163-08:00Hi Rick!
Good to see ya! Those are some good poin...Hi Rick!<br /><br />Good to see ya! Those are some good points. Angels sure have appeared differently to different folks (glad your son is ok!).<br /><br />And you're right about the hierarchy of course.<br /><br />Yeah, I was thinking something along the lines of Ezekiel's prophesies, or John's. <br />Or even a depiction of the war between the angels when lucifer decided to be an ass.<br /><br />I reckon it would be a huge challenge, not so much in the spx dept., but portraying angels (at least among themselves) as not human.<br /><br />And yet, apparently they do have emotions and, based on what lucifer and a third of the angels turned demons did, they have free will and are susceptible to pride n' envy.<br />That in itself is interesting to me, however, that also seems to be a stumbling block for film makers (look they're just like us!). <br /><br />Does free will among angels mean they are entirely static? How can they be? I can somewhat grasp a limited or focused stasis (obviously the jobs field among angels or demons is rather limited), but the free will thing does throw a wrench in the works (or in my perception, it would be more accurate to say).<br /><br />I mean, if an angel can fall can they also transcend themselves? Perhaps work their way up to archangel or somethin'? I dunno.<br /><br />I'm definitely gonna hafta get that book Bob mentioned by Rabbi Steinsaltz. <br /><br />I would be happy if some enterprising film maker just got say 70% right...or the spirit moreso than the letter. <br />Prolly impossible to get it 100% right without some...um, major celestial guidance.USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-46851277936397841972011-11-26T03:43:31.054-08:002011-11-26T03:43:31.054-08:00On the third hand, I'd love to see Ezekiel'...On the third hand, I'd love to see Ezekiel's visions portrayed on film just as he describes them.<br />I think. (gulp)Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720790978632771716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-20741234869864001362011-11-26T02:44:05.703-08:002011-11-26T02:44:05.703-08:00Hiya Ben!
Ben, re angels and movies and potential...Hiya Ben!<br /><br />Ben, re angels and movies and potential, couldn't agree more.<br />On the other hand, I think it may likely be impossible to do visually, and for a number of reasons. Apparently there is a hierarchy of different celestial beings (persons? I think so) between God and man. Like different species (a word I don't like here). And I think this or that being may "appear" different to this or that human. And maybe not that the being is different in any way but that because the "receiving" human is. As in, say, Bach has certain ears when in the presence (or vice versa) of x angel, while Bob can only operate his own ears. They will hear different music in this close encounter when there is no music in (small r)eality.<br />I'm fairly certain I've been in the presence. (I think my son was saved (comforted, guided) by one recently.) And I've been trying to "express" mine (him) ever since. But I think I could recognize him at 50 paces with my eyes closed.<br />Sort of how people didn't recognize Jesus right away after the resurection, until certain (know)ledge they had of him was triggered, internally rather than externally.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720790978632771716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-40946207243578266622011-11-25T23:06:57.428-08:002011-11-25T23:06:57.428-08:00God bless your son, Van!
Prayers for his safety.God bless your son, Van!<br />Prayers for his safety.USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-25430184918818832092011-11-25T23:04:59.569-08:002011-11-25T23:04:59.569-08:00Happy (belated) Thanksgiving my fellow Raccoons!
I...Happy (belated) Thanksgiving my fellow Raccoons!<br />I wanted to comment yesterday but someone slipped a mickey in my turkey. <br /><br />Temperence sure is fascinating, Bob!<br /><br />Speakin' of angels, I find it dissappointing that so many movies always get them wrong or fail to comprehend what angels are and what they do.<br /><br />A lot of film makers tend to wanna make angels into humans with wings (or without).<br />Or worse, materialistic and leftist.<br /><br />Not surprising but it would be nice to see more flicks that portray angels as angels. <br /><br />Lots of potential and new ground for producers, writers and directors that wanna do something that hasn't been done for the most part.<br /><br />And not only the messenger job of angels but the warrior aspect as well.<br /><br />Who doesn't wanna see angels fightin' demons?<br />That would be pure gold horizontally and vertically if done right.USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-80692230947137435442011-11-25T08:53:06.203-08:002011-11-25T08:53:06.203-08:00OT, on PRUDENCE
Roger Kimball, re Raymond Aron
&q...OT, on PRUDENCE<br />Roger Kimball, re Raymond Aron<br /><br />"The leitmotif of Aron’s career was responsibility. Not the whining metaphysical.. burdened by groundless freedom—but the exercise of that prosaic, but indispensable, virtue: prudence."<br /><br />http://www.newcriterion.com/articles.cfm/aron-kimball-2179<br /><br />A grateful Thanksgiving for all,<br />John R TJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11816128268464995920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-58257251856245794312011-11-24T19:00:22.611-08:002011-11-24T19:00:22.611-08:00By employed I don't mean volunteer. I mean sel...By employed I don't mean volunteer. I mean selected. As say Noah was selected but Noah was a central figure and not merely a messenger.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720790978632771716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-53431127217295253812011-11-24T18:59:01.066-08:002011-11-24T18:59:01.066-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720790978632771716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-22071690377137473772011-11-24T18:55:39.383-08:002011-11-24T18:55:39.383-08:00Bob, if a person is many-sided and an angel of a s...Bob, if a person is many-sided and an angel of a single essense and static, do you suppose it is possible or that the potential exists for a person to be part-time or one-time employed as an angel? Example: lets say someone's many-sided nature is caused to become of a singular essesence for an essential "cause" and once "carried-out" may naturally revert to their pre-angel nature. Can you think of an instance where this may have been the case?Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720790978632771716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-12217069385893248502011-11-24T15:23:20.425-08:002011-11-24T15:23:20.425-08:00Always filled with a grateful for the rescuing lig...Always filled with a grateful for the rescuing light of One Cosmos . Happy Thanksgiving everyone!Geckohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11150958111957262924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-63988447834689690172011-11-24T14:49:58.791-08:002011-11-24T14:49:58.791-08:00"To exist is to live amidst polarity and tens..."To exist is to live amidst polarity and tension, the ultimate tension being the distance between image and likeness. It is this that creates the dynamic potential to transcend ourselves and "become what we are." The closing of this gap is the objective measure of your life."<br /><br />Or maintaining the proper perspective, within a given context... sometimes it gets complicated, but overall there's just no better way to keep things in focus.<br /><br />Speaking of which, we just spent a few hours Skyping with our oldest, Ryan, who's stationed half-way around the world at Al-Dhafra AFB, outside of Dubai - I am most thankful to the 1% who gave us the technology that makes that possible!<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving every one!<br /><br />(I may slip on the temperance bit later, but... context, context ;-) <br />)Van Harveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08470413719262297062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-29278901013178700152011-11-24T11:46:40.898-08:002011-11-24T11:46:40.898-08:00Happy Thanksgiving.
When I think of those who lo...Happy Thanksgiving.<br /><br /><br /><i>When I think of those who lose their minds through dementia or physical trauma, it isn't the soul that is changed but maybe the "strings" that connect the soul to the body are being severed.</i><br /><br />Indeed, John, I have actually witnessed that with a dying saint.<br /><br /><i>Enough malevolent wishes and wicked deeds, and pretty soon you have created a closed world, cut off from the divine influence.</i><br /><br />Sometimes I think I have done that. Every sin will be forgiven except blasphemy against the Holy Spirit.mushroomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07651027035577798096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-514529132323036102011-11-24T09:51:44.453-08:002011-11-24T09:51:44.453-08:00Steinsaltz sez:
"...and because the soul is ...Steinsaltz sez:<br /><br />"...and because the soul is not a single point in space, it should be viewed not as a single existence having one quality or character, but as many existences, on a variety of spiritual levels...' <br /><br />This is an interesting and somewhat comforting concept. When I think of those who lose their minds through dementia or physical trauma, it isn't the soul that is changed but maybe the "strings" that connect the soul to the body are being severed.John Lienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15607964922479543670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-80139119706730020142011-11-24T09:22:26.651-08:002011-11-24T09:22:26.651-08:00Happy Thanksgiving fellow Racoons! Don't forge...Happy Thanksgiving fellow Racoons! Don't forget your little water bowl so you can eat at the table and not have to sneak off to the bathroom with your food.John Lienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15607964922479543670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-44939338771602693822011-11-24T09:07:08.317-08:002011-11-24T09:07:08.317-08:00Speaking of OWS and planes of existence, there'...Speaking of OWS and planes of existence, there's a decent meditation <a href="http://lifesprivatebook.blogspot.com/2011/11/occupy-movement-sin-and-monastery.html" rel="nofollow">here</a> on why various utopian communes of any size generally fail, yet monasteries have managed to hang on for centuries.juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15975754287030568726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-32508294660492806082011-11-24T08:57:17.190-08:002011-11-24T08:57:17.190-08:00Yeah, I need an extra dose today...heading off to ...Yeah, I need an extra dose today...heading off to the family dinner. :-) Happy Thanksgiving.<br /><br />Meanwhile, WV needs to get its mind out of the gutter: <i>pudenda </i>.robinstarfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15665546554663005609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-48553400969930598852011-11-24T08:22:54.579-08:002011-11-24T08:22:54.579-08:00Temperance - how apropos, today. Happy Thanksgivin...Temperance - how apropos, today. Happy Thanksgiving, Raccoons!<br /><br />(now to read the post...)juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15975754287030568726noreply@blogger.com