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The author/publisher relationship is an image and likeness of the human will and understanding
I know this because I am an author and publisher as well as enjoying both a human will (love) and human understanding (intellect). An author represents the human will because he or she is the heart and life of the … Continue reading
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Tagged authors, book publishing, Emanuel Swedenborg, human heart and mind, Jehovah, Jesus, suffering, theology, universal principles
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Is it okay for witches to eat little children?
In Fairy Tales, that is exactly what witches are designated to do! Unfortunately, such stories have been deemed “savage” towards children by some post-modern thinkers who are strident at pointing out any kind of injustice they think they see with … Continue reading
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Tagged children, correspondences, Emanuel Swedenborg, fairy tales, higher mind, innocence, modernity, political correctness, wisdom, witches
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Is there any proof that scientists love to eat the flesh off their arms?
Plenty! Actually, anybody who touts their self-importance loves to munch on their own flesh! And many scientists certainly consider themselves as living in the rare air of exalted human intelligence. This unfortunate condition of negative psycho-spiritual consumption is rampant in … Continue reading
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Tagged belief-systems, Bible translation, eating, Emanuel Swedenborg, enlightenment, symbolism
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Higher level “bruising”
According to scientist/theologian Emanuel Swedenborg, Holy Scripture (God’s Word) contains several distinct levels of meaning. Swedenborg even wrote many volumes of work to provide an abundance of evidence that the words of the sacred narratives within the Holy Bible actually … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible translation, correspondences, Emanuel Swedenborg, higher meaning, usefulness
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How do you hug someone’s soul?
Everyone likes to be hugged. All kinds of human physical contact and touching, like hugging, symbolizes a non-verbal form of communication. Hugging represents the soul of one person trying to confirm a deep connection and sharing with another soul. However, … Continue reading
Posted in Inner growth, love, Reality, religion, spirituality, symbolism, unity
Tagged communicating, deeper levels, Emanuel Swedenborg, hugs, intimacy, salvation, souls, touching
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Where Jesus and pagans agree
My memory fails me at the moment, but I believe the phrase “Know Thyself” is attributed to the ancient Greek philosopher, Socrates. Greek philosophers were considered pagans. When Jesus came into the world, He was adamant that we humans were … Continue reading
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Tagged consciousness, correspondences, Emanuel Swedenborg, higher meaning, Mythology, perennial wisdom, self reflection, storytelling
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Betty gets “flashed” by an angel of God
A good-hearted woman named Betty was reading God’s Holy Word with new enthusiasm. She wondered if the messages in the Bible narratives could be penetrated and understood more deeply than the limited meanings offered by her mundane, earth-bound language. Suddenly … Continue reading
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Tagged angelic sex, angels, heaven, intimacy, potency, Seed, spiritual intimacy
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Jesus and Jelly Beans
As I am sitting on my big, fluffy easy chair and stuffing my face with jelly beans, I suddenly realize that I can celebrate Easter just through my chewing action. You see, as a follower of the unique theological ideas … Continue reading
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Tagged chewing, chocolate bunnies, correspondences, Easter, Easter Basket, Easter eggs, Emanuel Swedenborg, God’s truth, higher meaning, Jelly Beans, Peeps
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Should Palm Sunday be renamed “Cloak” Sunday?
Scientist/theologian Emanuel Swedenborg helped to bring newer and deeper meaning to the sacred stories of Holy Scripture. He claimed that within the literal sense of our terrestrial language lay deeper layers of communication within God’s Holy Word. These deeper layers … Continue reading
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