tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post116810070289398451..comments2024-03-27T11:16:36.951-07:00Comments on One Cʘsmos: The Neo-Traditional Post-Postmodern Circle to Premodernity and BackGagdad Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14249005793605006679noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-1168926736775579472007-01-15T21:52:00.000-08:002007-01-15T21:52:00.000-08:00I'm reading your work with mounting horror. I'm s...I'm reading your work with mounting horror. I'm shocked, saddened, and frankly I feel betrayed. To think thank younger folk (I'm 39) will have almost no chance of seeing the Divine through music is just so, so sad...PSGInfinityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09778921507090905909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-1168270849594657012007-01-08T07:40:00.000-08:002007-01-08T07:40:00.000-08:00What the heck did "dlannorenrag" say? I'm not so a...What the heck did "dlannorenrag" say? I'm not so advanced, need translation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-1168190271154754992007-01-07T09:17:00.000-08:002007-01-07T09:17:00.000-08:00Will said..."Oh yes - the mistake made by so many ...Will said..."Oh yes - the mistake made by so many "materialist Christians" (and those of other faiths)is in believing we are all born with a fully developed soul."<BR/><BR/>As well as the political arm for expressing that, the progressives. One of the absolute worst messages of progressivism was that we are all equal in fact already. <BR/><BR/>'Maintaining standards? Virtuous behavior? Manners? psshaw, just tools of class oppressions. <BR/><BR/>Everybody is already as good and deserving as everybody else, we just need to train them in new strategies for expressing that.'<BR/><BR/>Nothing stops spiritual progress deader than thinking there's no need to progress.Van Harveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08470413719262297062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-1168178811915935402007-01-07T06:06:00.000-08:002007-01-07T06:06:00.000-08:00Then thank C.S.Lewis, who planted that bit of holy...Then thank C.S.Lewis, who planted that bit of holy fear into me in, "The Last Battle."<BR/><BR/><BR/>"They have called down Deep Heaven on their heads..." still sends shivers up my spine, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-1168155105658685892007-01-06T23:31:00.000-08:002007-01-06T23:31:00.000-08:00joan -Your words sent shivers up my back; they wer...joan -<BR/><BR/>Your words sent shivers up my back; they were the shortest direct conduit to the Logos for what I needed to 'hear' right now. Few words = profundity.<BR/><BR/>Deep Heaven - that's going over the door jamb to remind me where I'm headed each morning. And over the bedstand as a suggested dream destination.<BR/><BR/>Thanks. This little village never ceases to amaze.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-1168141236530248512007-01-06T19:40:00.000-08:002007-01-06T19:40:00.000-08:00"And yet, this inexhaustible void became flesh. An..."And yet, this inexhaustible void became flesh. And we speak of, in, and through it continuously. For how could it be otherwise, without being other than wise?"<BR/><BR/>***************<BR/><BR/>Mind Or Machine As Source Of Moral Reference:<BR/><BR/>One may prefer to believe that God is micro-attentive to one’s prayers. Should one be disappointed were God to have freed up God’s imagination by delegating mundane attentiveness to some sort of computerized or logarithmic function that is programmed to respond or not to respond, just as God ordinarily would have inclined were God to have been more directly attentive?<BR/><BR/>If it is only some sort of Supernatural Program or Nature that is attentive to mortals or to material interaction, then to what extent may the experience of such attentiveness be lost insofar as potential effect on God? Is it God whom we believe directly expresses cares through us, or is it only God’s assigned program?<BR/><BR/>Regardless of extent to which God may supernaturally delegate, would not the attentiveness of any programmed function likely be duplicative of the attentiveness God would have afforded, even had God not made the delegation?<BR/><BR/>Do the choices we express require the involvement and attention of some sort of synchronizing free will? Or, may such “choices” be dictated and pre-programmed by a supernatural machine? Or, may such choices be randomly generated within parameters controlled by a supernatural machine? Or, may “God” consist of supernaturally overlapping layers and degrees of attentive consciousness?<BR/><BR/>To me, the “God” concept serves two main purposes: First, to inspire us with a sense of self worth; second, to inspire us to cooperate in respect of a sense of enlightened empathy.<BR/><BR/>IN TERMS OF INSPIRING US with a meaningfully worthwhile sense of godly-esteem, to my taste, the usefulness of God as a concept would remain equivalent, even were “God” to consist of supernaturally overlapping layers and degrees of an attentively conscious involvement with us.<BR/><BR/>IN TERMS OF PROVIDING A REFERENCE for inspiring us to come to reason together in search of meaningfully enlightened empathy, to my taste, the usefulness of God as a concept would remain equivalent, regardless of whether: The choices we express require the involvement and attention of some sort of synchronizing, Godly-free-will; or our “choices” are fixed and pre-programmed by some sort of Deity-designed machine; or our choices are randomly generated within parameters controlled by some sort of supernatural machine; or “God” consists of supernaturally overlapping layers and degrees of attentive consciousness.<BR/><BR/>Any reasonable way you slice it, “God” remains relevant.Dlanorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16897913751415711027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-1168140656093231632007-01-06T19:30:00.001-08:002007-01-06T19:30:00.001-08:00"Now Rocky Raccoon, he fell back in his room only ..."Now Rocky Raccoon, he fell back in his room only to find Gideon's bible.<BR/><BR/>Gideon checked out, and he left it no doubt to help with good Rocky's revival."<BR/><BR/>Keep it simple...NoMohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01100042056270224683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-1168140639406826482007-01-06T19:30:00.000-08:002007-01-06T19:30:00.000-08:00Luke is going to dinner.I will take your remarks u...Luke is going to dinner.<BR/><BR/>I will take your remarks under advisement, Cosmo Nomo.<BR/><BR/>-LukeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-1168140315921034162007-01-06T19:25:00.000-08:002007-01-06T19:25:00.000-08:00Luke - You're being baited. Don't get sucked into ...Luke - You're being baited. Don't get sucked into this baphomet crap.NoMohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01100042056270224683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-1168139434018558422007-01-06T19:10:00.000-08:002007-01-06T19:10:00.000-08:00Peyton,If you've not read, "The Adversary" by Mark...Peyton,<BR/><BR/>If you've not read, "The Adversary" by Mark Bubeck and Ed Murphy's Handbook, I recommend them.<BR/><BR/>-LukeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-1168139096891953092007-01-06T19:04:00.000-08:002007-01-06T19:04:00.000-08:00Anonymous,I think I see both your point and Luke's...Anonymous,<BR/><BR/>I think I see both your point and Luke's here, having been in each position. I have tried to understand why the demons hit me as they do, and I have tried claiming the Blood of Jesus as my protection. When I are under full-scale attack, I need protection and not understanding! After the attack has subsided comes the time to seek understanding: "What is the hook in me that the demon(s) were able to hold onto?"<BR/><BR/>Pleading the Blood is not intellectually satisfying, but the demons cannot abide it! Try it!!<BR/><BR/>PeytonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-1168138954530232122007-01-06T19:02:00.000-08:002007-01-06T19:02:00.000-08:00Anon,A good book for me to check -just for the ent...Anon,<BR/><BR/>A good book for me to check -just for the entire volume of reference in the footnotes on ancient variations of things like Baphomet and Mendes, etc. is "The Two Babylons" by Alexander Hislop.<BR/><BR/>The ancient history in the book is cool!<BR/><BR/>But, I loaned it out -so I could go arm twist it back tomorrow or the next day. :)<BR/><BR/>But I suspect it will do essentially the same thing -Baphomet refers to Mendes, which refers back to Baphomet by various steps.<BR/><BR/>Gut level -the evils in life -the three basics out of the Bible.<BR/><BR/>The world<BR/>The flesh<BR/>The devil<BR/><BR/>So, in a way, this is a classic battle of light and darkness, using a classic symbol for evil, and is classic in that you are center stage in the conflict.<BR/><BR/>God will lead you out. Just understand the enemy is prone to "psyops" to keep you away from the truth.<BR/><BR/>-LukeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-1168137893654884162007-01-06T18:44:00.000-08:002007-01-06T18:44:00.000-08:00Glad I gave you the benefit of the doubt. I guess...Glad I gave you the benefit of the doubt. I guess it was a just a matter of style.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-1168137578123100182007-01-06T18:39:00.000-08:002007-01-06T18:39:00.000-08:00So, you seem to consider the Warfare Prayer someth...So, you seem to consider the Warfare Prayer something outside your reality? <BR/><BR/>It sometimes causes spirits to manifest -as they don't wish to see people get free.<BR/><BR/>Perhaps a Jungian psychologist could go on for days about the "symbolism" here.<BR/><BR/>I do not know you well enough to know why this would be the particular imagery. However, I am thinking that since it is a rather recognisable form, that this is why it "works" for you.<BR/><BR/>"In the higher spirit world, what specific unredeemed aspect of my soul was baphomet drawn to?"<BR/><BR/>Frankly, any of them. Also, it may not even be this character, but one who is imitating him for "fun" to toss you off track in considerations of him, rather than God. (A pretty stock and basic feint) In that sense it does not matter which, only that you go beyond this.<BR/><BR/>Again, what you are (sort of) asking me is to analyse you from afar with respect to this incident.<BR/><BR/>What does Baphomet symbolise? From the hip -Satan. From the history I was able to look briefly at just now -various forms of that across differing associated cultures.<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately, my library is in my storage locker, as I am preparing to move.<BR/><BR/>I can, however go dig around in there this week and see what comes up -provided you have no giant urgency.<BR/><BR/>Specifics on Baphomet are somewhat circular -as they refer to his other names in other cultures. Basically -the god of this world -again refers to Satan himself.<BR/><BR/>My "guess" and forgive me, Bob and other professionals, is that this is a very recognisable symbol you've picked up someplace.<BR/><BR/>For other people I've talked to, they do not get imagery so much as fear and randomly fearful nightmares occur.<BR/><BR/>These things are loosely labeled "oppression" rather than "possession". <BR/><BR/>Still a feint to get your heart looking in other directions from God.<BR/><BR/>The analysis of your state of being (without actually really talking with you in person) is transition.<BR/><BR/>You're growing across a gap of somekind into something greater.<BR/><BR/>Baphomet and crew prefer this not occur. They manifest to distract you, or for some it is depression, or nightmares, fear, etc. etc.<BR/><BR/>In other words -look at where you were going when he started bothering you -and go that way -which is where he does not want you to go. He lies.<BR/><BR/>Ask God what its about, his Holy Spirit can tell you more clearly than Luke can.<BR/><BR/>Just for general background...<BR/><BR/>Luke was raised Catholic, but became a Christian due to some real Christians of many denominations, including but not limited to:<BR/><BR/>Catholic, Charismatic Catholic, Baptist, Southern Baptist, Methodist, Foursquare, Aseembly of God, and non-denominational.<BR/><BR/>My focus comes from nearly 30 years of hard Bible study and historical study, mixed with philosophy and ancient languages. -Those are my "hobbies" and not my profession. Professioanlly, I am an analyst (criminal and financial) and have done wire taps and other technically similar things.<BR/><BR/>Thats the Cliff's notes on it, anyway.<BR/><BR/>-LukeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-1168135791785160522007-01-06T18:09:00.000-08:002007-01-06T18:09:00.000-08:00Sorry if I was unclear, Luke. At est, you missed...Sorry if I was unclear, Luke. <BR/><BR/>At est, you missed my point. At worst you are the Fundamentalist, self-righteous narcissist that everyone else here seems to think you are. <BR/><BR/>But I'll give you the benefit of the doubt for now.<BR/><BR/>I was simply curious why it was the form of baphomet that came into my consciousness, as opposed to a different form.<BR/><BR/>I had never heard of baphomet beforehand, and had to do a lot of googling to figure out what it actually was that I was "seeing." <BR/><BR/>Maybe it's something I picked up from Mediatations on the Tarot that I just didn't realized at the time.<BR/><BR/>But I found it odd that my egoic thoughts and temptations took on this specific form. <BR/><BR/>Is there anything unique about this specific demon that would bring him into play here?<BR/><BR/>I'll phrase my question in a couple of different ways so it's more clear:<BR/><BR/>1) Traditional / Mythical<BR/><BR/>In the higher spirit world, what specific unredeemed aspect of my soul was baphomet drawn to?<BR/><BR/>2) Psychological<BR/><BR/>Why did my fears and desires take the specific form of temptation from baphomet as opposed to any other of the infinite possibilities it could have taken? <BR/><BR/>3) Spiritual / Mystical<BR/><BR/>What does baphomet symbolize, both above and below? And how does this meaning relate to the current state of my being, both above and below?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-1168133165508619902007-01-06T17:26:00.000-08:002007-01-06T17:26:00.000-08:00Just remember,They are like bullies. Get in your ...Just remember,<BR/><BR/>They are like bullies. Get in your face, yell, huff and puff, and try to back you down.<BR/><BR/>But you have the big "equalizer" sixgun of Christ. <BR/><BR/>They don't want you to know you can draw your weapon in prayer and faith and stomp them out of the way in your life.<BR/><BR/>So they bloviate and throw smoke and lightning and fear and such, just to keep you off the point.<BR/><BR/>Focus! Stay on point!<BR/><BR/>Where God was leading you to go -go. Where they get in your way -give a headshot in faith by Christ.<BR/><BR/>It is merely a ruse to occupy your time and attention, and shift focus off God.<BR/><BR/>-LukeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-1168132354530663362007-01-06T17:12:00.000-08:002007-01-06T17:12:00.000-08:00Oh, this could be a long session!Real summarized -...Oh, this could be a long session!<BR/><BR/>Real summarized -sometimes it is because you have had previous occult experimentation or experiences in your life.<BR/><BR/>Other times it is just that the Devil and his minions want to scare the you know what out of you.<BR/><BR/>Such feints also can occur prior to moments of become free of things -they don't want you to be free.<BR/><BR/>In either case, they are liars and have no power over Christ.<BR/><BR/>You may wish to check with the folks at: <BR/><BR/>www.icbcinc.com<BR/><BR/>-If in fact you really need some counselling.<BR/><BR/>Sometimes, due to past activities or experimentation, by yourself or other family members, or ancestors, darkness can attach itself to your life.<BR/><BR/>Naturally grumpy they are -about you being free in Christ.<BR/><BR/>But having said that -they cannot win against Christ.<BR/><BR/>Did you try the prayer in faith?<BR/><BR/>-Only curious about that -not insistent. I have, however, found it to be very useful at times.<BR/><BR/><BR/>-LukeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-1168131451969450642007-01-06T16:57:00.000-08:002007-01-06T16:57:00.000-08:00Do you know anything about baphomet, Luke?I'm curi...Do you know anything about baphomet, Luke?<BR/><BR/>I'm curious why the corrupted parts of my being would manifest in this specific way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-1168130989766000032007-01-06T16:49:00.000-08:002007-01-06T16:49:00.000-08:00Ed Murphy's "Handbook for Spiritual Warfare" is co...Ed Murphy's "Handbook for Spiritual Warfare" is cool.<BR/><BR/>It is a tome, in a way, but useful in that he includes much history in the beginning.<BR/><BR/>Ed used to be a professor at San Jose Christian College, which is now William Jessup University (Rocklin, CA) -and he lives nearby with his wife.<BR/><BR/>Although, they recently got back from a long trip to Africa.<BR/><BR/>-LukeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-1168130841225030822007-01-06T16:47:00.000-08:002007-01-06T16:47:00.000-08:00Well, they reminded me of each other, due to the a...Well, they reminded me of each other, due to the afore mentioned similarity.<BR/><BR/>So I thought another example might be useful.<BR/><BR/>-LukeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-1168129725720635802007-01-06T16:28:00.000-08:002007-01-06T16:28:00.000-08:00It's very strange how similar my rant against temp...It's very strange how similar my rant against temptation was to the prayers you post on your blog, Luke. <BR/><BR/>Coming from a guy who knows little about formal Christianity, it is a true testament to the universality of the spiritual journey.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-1168129386291318012007-01-06T16:23:00.000-08:002007-01-06T16:23:00.000-08:00Luke,Granted I just spent an hour writing about my...Luke,<BR/><BR/>Granted I just spent an hour writing about my "visits" from baphomet.<BR/><BR/>But covering yourself in the blood of Christ?<BR/><BR/>That's just crazy talk. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-1168129198102912292007-01-06T16:19:00.000-08:002007-01-06T16:19:00.000-08:00To all who may be interested.I just posted some sp...To all who may be interested.<BR/><BR/>I just posted some spiritual warfare information on my blog.<BR/><BR/>It is a small foothold, a grab onto some of the issues discussed today.<BR/><BR/>-LukeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-1168127898036596702007-01-06T15:58:00.000-08:002007-01-06T15:58:00.000-08:00Will said:"The bad news is that your new capacity ...Will said:<BR/><BR/>"The bad news is that your new capacity means that you will be dealing with crap the likes of which you can't imagine." <BR/><BR/>Speaking of this crap the likes of which you can't imagine -<BR/><BR/>I've been getting some rather unsettling visits from baphomet over the past few weeks.<BR/><BR/>He has been "appearing" in my consciousness and my dreams.<BR/><BR/>He comes offering power and immortality. All he asks in return is that I submit to his will.<BR/><BR/>I've told him I'm not interested and that I submit only to The One. But he is persistent.<BR/><BR/>So I'll say it again for all to hear:<BR/> <BR/>unholy abomination, I will never give in to you or your tempations. I will never accept anything you offer. I reject your lures of power and immortality.<BR/><BR/>My physical body, emotional body, mind, soul and spirit are the property of The Lord. My will is subordinate only to Him. <BR/><BR/>I come from The Nameless One, and to Him alone will I return. <BR/><BR/>I was born to fulfill God's Will, and when His Will is Done, I shall die.<BR/><BR/>My true power and immortality comes from The Nameless One alone. Nothing you can offer will ever come close to matching the gifts God has already bestowed upon me.<BR/><BR/>I will Realize my Self, and master my fears. I will overcome the burdens I was given. My cross to bear will become lighter with every passing breath. With the passing of each holy instant I return to The Lord whom I have never left.<BR/><BR/>My burdens are mine alone to bear. No matter how challenging they may be, I accept them. <BR/><BR/>baphomet, evil beast, there is no home for you in my fears or desires. <BR/><BR/>I will never give in to you. <BR/><BR/>Stop invading my consiousness, my dreams, my ego and my soul. Take your vile tempatations elsewhere.<BR/><BR/>I will except no savior but God, for all of time and eternity. <BR/><BR/>I see you, demon, for what you are. You are my fears and desires. You are the unholy manifestation of my ego run amok.<BR/><BR/>And I speak to you now, baphomet, egoic monster, in the name of the Most Holy One.<BR/><BR/>As I submit my ego to the will of the Lord, you too shall subordinate yourself to His Will. You will submit yourself to The Nameless One and praise His Name alone. <BR/><BR/>As an agent of God and a conduit for His power and wisdom, I AM your master.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-1168127259026146492007-01-06T15:47:00.000-08:002007-01-06T15:47:00.000-08:00Dionysius sounds like someone who had an influence...Dionysius sounds like someone who had an influence on the Muslims. Beyond everything; not knowable. etc. Sounds like Allah. My God isn't so abstract. <BR/><BR/>No thanks<BR/><BR/>someone who doesn't usually post anonymouslyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com