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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 Emanuel Swedenborg, fairy tales, higher mind, wisdom, correspondences, modernity, innocence, children, political correctness, witches
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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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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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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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Why not do the “wave” at church?
We’ve all seen people on television doing the “wave” at a sports event. We may even have personally participated in such public displays at our local sports arenas. But why just at sporting events? Why do we not get so … Continue reading
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Tagged animated spirit, correspondences, Emanuel Swedenborg, expressed values, vivification, waving, worship
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The Great Sphinx is a Cherub?
The ancient Egyptian Sphinx is a mystery. In fact, much of ancient Egypt is a mystery. But the Great Sphinx seems to hold an unusual power over the human psyche and human conscience that transcends time. It certainly would not … Continue reading
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Tagged ancient Egyptians, cherubs, conscience, correspondences, Emanuel Swedenborg, Mount Rushmore, Sphinx
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