Monthly Archives: February 2010

Involution, Evolution and Influx (a new doctrinal challenge)

Posted on February 26, 2010 by thegodguy

Those who are familiar with scientist/theologian Emanuel Swedenborg’s idea of spiritual causality understand that God’s influx moves as an orderly process from non-physical beginnings to physical results in the spacetime arena. This theistic model of purposeful causal process starting from … Continue reading →

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Do angels “yuck it up” in heaven?

Posted on February 25, 2010 by thegodguy

According to scientist/theologian, Emanuel Swedenborg, the answer is no! How would he know about such arcane things? Swedenborg claimed that the Lord had opened his spiritual eyes so that he could see into the Spiritual World while still living in … Continue reading →

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John at Patmos

Posted on February 23, 2010 by thegodguy

Once upon a time the Apostle John found himself on the island of Patmos. Geographically, this island could be said to be located in the middle of two great civilizations—east and west. But John also found himself in an unusual … Continue reading →

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The Importance Of Obstacles

Posted on February 22, 2010 by thegodguy

One of the flaws in much of modern religious thought is to approach God as someone who can make our lives easier. Therefore, the ecclesiastical crowd makes every effort to offer comfort to those individuals experiencing a bumpy road—as if … Continue reading →

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Did Van Gogh go to heaven?

Posted on February 19, 2010 by thegodguy

If we put our faith in the literal words of Holy Scripture we have to make the assumption that this troubled 19th Century impressionist Dutch painter did indeed go to heaven. For we read in the Word: To whom shall … Continue reading →

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Should Science Be Unified with Theology?

Posted on February 17, 2010 by thegodguy

Most definitely yes! There is way too much divisiveness in the world to allow the human race to adequately solve its many profound conflicts and problems. Anything that would bring minds together would certainly represent a move in the right … Continue reading →

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Are humans unique?

Posted on February 16, 2010 by thegodguy

Well, humans certainly are unique enough to ask the question and ponder the possibility of our uniqueness. Animals could care less about such philosophizing. I was inspired to write this post from reading The Hannibal Blog entitled “How humans are … Continue reading →

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Putting the “squeeze” on Jesus

Posted on February 14, 2010 by thegodguy

The Lord’s life on earth represented the ultimate Valentine’s Day message and gift. He came into the world and assumed a human body because he loved us all. However, the need for God to take on a human body for … Continue reading →

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Valentine Roses

Posted on February 12, 2010 by thegodguy

At the top of the list of gifts men will give women on Valentine’s Day are roses. Being a person who likes to contemplate and take a deeper look into things, I focused my mind on the topic of roses. … Continue reading →

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Love: The Science Of The Future!

Posted on February 8, 2010 by thegodguy

Scientists who embrace a materialistic philosophy cannot conceive of how the topic of LOVE could ever be considered an exact science, like physics, chemistry, astronomy or biology. In fact, church-going scientists would have serious doubts as well. After all, Love … Continue reading →

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