I first read Enoch online, then I did an audio version on YouTube. I don't remember Metatron but I think I would because there was a time I would read "channeling" letters and that being/entity was featured often. Those were my occult days prior to being saved. I have a new print copy so if I find the passage I'll let you know.
Interesting. That topic is a debate even in the mainstream Christian circles- whether a merciful God would have souls suffer for eternity. I don't have the answer. I also heard a criticism of Enoch where is supposedly says after he was taken up to heaven, he took on the name "Metatron" and we're encouraged to pray to him. But I don't remember reading that part, so I don't know.
Yes, the Bible quotes Enoch and Jasher in a way that sounds like the books were common knowledge. Joshua 10:12-13 "On the day the LORD gave the Amorites over to Israel, Joshua said to the LORD in the presence of Israel: “Sun, stand still over Gibeon, and you, moon, over the Valley of Aijalon.” So the sun stood still, and the moon stopped, till the nation avenged itself on its enemies, as it is written in the Book of Jashar." Also 2 Cor 11:14 "And no wonder: for Satan himself transformeth himself into an angel of light." is similar to a story from the book of Adam and Eve. Apostle Paul as a Pharisee was educated on Jewish law, I believe had formal education for it, so you have to wonder what books they included in the curriculum.
My mom had me read the Screwtape Letters at about the same age, I'll have to go back and reread it too!
There's only 7 missing books so it's a quick read. So far I've really enjoyed Soloman's Wisdom and the story in Tobit about Archangel Raphael. Once I get through this, my goal is to read through the rest of the OT from a Septuagint-based translation and see what stands out. My understanding is that the Masoretic text omitted scripture that points to Jesus as the Messiah. I also read that the Septuagint, besides being compiled before Christ, was translated by 70 Jews who were each separated individually so that (one of the Ptolomy's?) would get an accurate translation for his library.
Enoch is great! Check out Jasher and Jubilees too. I have a book full of Gospel apocrypha, I haven't completed it yet, but it's really interesting. The book of Adam and Eve is very sad. Do you have an opinion on apocrypha in general as being edifying or if we should avoid it? I've heard some pastors say the Bible is sufficient, but whose Bible, which translation? KJV is Masoretic, for example. Then unless you deep-dive into Enoch/similar, it makes no sense why The Lord would command the Israelites to destroy the inhabitants of the promised land, and I can see why non-believers/critics would say the Lord as described in the OT comes across as especially harsh. They use stronger words for Him, but you know what I mean.
I'm reading all the books of the Septuagint that aren't in the Protestant OT. I'm almost done with Maccabees and after I finish Baruch I'll be done. I have Cotton Mather's "On Witchcraft" waiting for me after that. He was the lead prosecutor of the Salem witch trials who basically is defending their actions and documenting what went down. I read the introduction and he said Colonial New England was so spirit-filled that no one drank alcohol, swore, or worked on Sundays. Their righteousness made them a target for the enemy. He also said there was an attempt on his life. Disclaimer: I don't believe the witches were just herbalist spinsters but I'd like to find out for myself from a first-hand account.
Thank you! I already find the topic of "King Arthur is a myth who never existed" quite intriguing. There was a YT video I found, maybe one of the people you mentioned, who said the UK school system altered their early history lessons. It used to contain Brutus and others who are also conveniently myths now.
Yes? Go on...
You ain't kidding
The one from the 1930s or the one on Broadway?
There was one guy like that in my old neighborhood. He lived near a busy road and decorated his skeleton for other holidays, like a red beard and green hat for St Patrick's day. I liked it, but if I had a whole neighborhood of them that would get old fast.
Unbelievable. Is there a term for this yet- a creator being cancelled from their own fandom?
I will read any and all posts bitching about reddit. I started my account in 2011 and it's a tragedy to see how far it's fallen. Just recently I found a support-group type sub and wanted to join, but I was denied because I commented a handful of times in the "hate group" The Donald...like 4 years ago now? Fuck me for wrong think.
LUE was my first message board. It's crazy to think that 20 years have passed.
The article also mentions that he wrote a story about killing a local businesswoman and assuming her identity. So maybe he was afraid of what would happen if the depths of his depravity were made public.
RIP Caiques and Ahnigas
But the Encanto lead was a chubby girl with glasses?
I forgot all about these! Saved me on many a long car ride. Thanks for the memories
The only people who think Disney represents the state are perpetual children or tourists
Yes, I struggle with this a lot. As a parent, I feel like the world I grew up in is gone and it makes me sad for my kids. My first reaction is to think that certain groups are to blame, then I become angry, when in reality we are all victims of sin and the consequences of living in a fallen world that rejects Christ. "And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold." Matthew 24:12. But we have a Saviour. If Saul, Nebukaneezer, and the people of Ninevah can be redeemed, there is hope for us all.
There are many stories of reformed homosexuals but they get buried for being wrong think. Recently I listened to the story of Josh Christmas who (in summary) didn't have his father in his life and had no male friends/peers, so he basically got all mixed up. But he went on to have a family and died recently from a brain hemorrhage (RIP). Testimony here, it was eye-opening for me because I've been very angry towards the rainbow crowd for what they're doing to society but this helped me have another, more compassionate perspective https://youtu.be/wnTY8szGcVE
Reminiscent of teens not liking their body changes from puberty, or Autists being coerced, or porn-sick males getting autogynophylia and then go trans. Then let's not forget the Munchausen moms and their poor little boys. I'm seriously doubting "born this way".
Dating apps only put you down in touch with desperate people who misrepresent themselves. You'll have better luck meeting someone IRL while engaged in a hobby/activity. Mutual attraction is half the battle and even the hottest girl in pictures online could be a dud IRL even if they look as advertised. I wasted years on dating apps and going to bars, then gave up and just spent my free time doing things I enjoyed. Met my spouse at a concert and we're now brewing child #3.
And he doesn't even make fun of Biden, his spiel is still bashing Trump.
I found this clip of Jim Carrey as Biden on SNL, but he incorporates the baphomet hand sign into his "LOSER" schtick. I don't think he'll be making any worse jabs his against fellow "club" member anytime soon.
Option 4 the author missed (where 1 was rejecting femininity, 2 close to husband, etc...) It's late in the war and some woman lost her husband, brothers, and sons in battle. She has nothing to live for and is driven to avenge their deaths or follow suit. She disguises herself and enlists to fight. It's also the civil war so "F those Yankees/Southerners, they must pay"
I thought feminists were all about Female Empowerment Boss Babes (tm)? How could the author miss a much more plausible and compelling explanation?