Protestant Post
15.04.202513:20
What this retarded strain of Calvinism (which Calvin would scoff at) neglects to mention is that every song or hymn in Scripture was sung or played first, and only then recorded in Scripture. This very obvious point completely undermines the silly and prideful exclusive psalmodists.
23.03.202515:48
Dryads, Ents, and Sylvans in Scripture?
Classical mythology has long spoken of living, sentient tree spirits: Dryads, Hamadryads, and Sylvans. C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkein pick up on this theme in Narnia and LOTR. Is there any Scriptural basis for these notions? I would argue yes.
The rebellion of Absalom in 2 Sam. 18:7-9 gives a few indications of this:
And the men of Israel were defeated there by the servants of David, and the loss there was great on that day, twenty thousand men. The battle spread over the face of all the country, and the forest devoured more people that day than the sword. And Absalom happened to meet the servants of David. Absalom was riding on his mule, and the mule went under the thick branches of a great oak, and his head caught fast in the oak, and he was suspended between heaven and earth, while the mule that was under him went on.
From here, Joab kills Absalom in defiance of David's orders (I would argue rightly). David mourns Absalom's death until Joab talks sense into him (ch. 19). This would indicate the trees were on the right side, though perhaps not unanimously.
Classical mythology has long spoken of living, sentient tree spirits: Dryads, Hamadryads, and Sylvans. C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkein pick up on this theme in Narnia and LOTR. Is there any Scriptural basis for these notions? I would argue yes.
The rebellion of Absalom in 2 Sam. 18:7-9 gives a few indications of this:
And the men of Israel were defeated there by the servants of David, and the loss there was great on that day, twenty thousand men. The battle spread over the face of all the country, and the forest devoured more people that day than the sword. And Absalom happened to meet the servants of David. Absalom was riding on his mule, and the mule went under the thick branches of a great oak, and his head caught fast in the oak, and he was suspended between heaven and earth, while the mule that was under him went on.
From here, Joab kills Absalom in defiance of David's orders (I would argue rightly). David mourns Absalom's death until Joab talks sense into him (ch. 19). This would indicate the trees were on the right side, though perhaps not unanimously.
23.02.202509:36
A blessed Quadragesima Sunday to all (first Sunday in Lent). Our Savior's death and resurrection approaches.
09.02.202509:45
The First Commandment: Thou shalt have no other gods.
Q: What does this mean? A: We should fear, love, and trust in God above all things.
-- Luther's Smaller Catechism, Q1
Q: What does this mean? A: We should fear, love, and trust in God above all things.
-- Luther's Smaller Catechism, Q1
06.02.202507:25
Sirach 25:16-26 (RSVCE)
The Evil of a Wicked Woman
¹⁶I would rather dwell with a lion and a dragon
than dwell with an evil wife.
¹⁷The wickedness of a wife changes her appearance,
and darkens her face like that of a bear.
¹⁸Her husband takes his meals among the neighbors,
and he cannot help sighing bitterly.
¹⁹Any iniquity is insignificant compared to a wife’s iniquity;
may a sinner’s lot befall her!
²⁰A sandy ascent for the feet of the aged—
such is a garrulous wife for a quiet husband.
²¹Do not be ensnared by a woman’s beauty,
and do not desire a woman for her possessions.
²²There is wrath and impudence and great disgrace
when a wife supports her husband.
²³A dejected mind, a gloomy face,
and a wounded heart are caused by an evil wife.
Drooping hands and weak knees
are caused by the wife who does not make her husband happy.
²⁴From a woman sin had its beginning,
and because of her we all die.
²⁵Allow no outlet to water,
and no boldness of speech in an evil wife.
²⁶If she does not go as you direct,
separate her from yourself.
The Evil of a Wicked Woman
¹⁶I would rather dwell with a lion and a dragon
than dwell with an evil wife.
¹⁷The wickedness of a wife changes her appearance,
and darkens her face like that of a bear.
¹⁸Her husband takes his meals among the neighbors,
and he cannot help sighing bitterly.
¹⁹Any iniquity is insignificant compared to a wife’s iniquity;
may a sinner’s lot befall her!
²⁰A sandy ascent for the feet of the aged—
such is a garrulous wife for a quiet husband.
²¹Do not be ensnared by a woman’s beauty,
and do not desire a woman for her possessions.
²²There is wrath and impudence and great disgrace
when a wife supports her husband.
²³A dejected mind, a gloomy face,
and a wounded heart are caused by an evil wife.
Drooping hands and weak knees
are caused by the wife who does not make her husband happy.
²⁴From a woman sin had its beginning,
and because of her we all die.
²⁵Allow no outlet to water,
and no boldness of speech in an evil wife.
²⁶If she does not go as you direct,
separate her from yourself.
17.03.202511:19
St. Patricks day
"I knew not the true God . . . The Lord opened the understanding of my unbelief . . . I was not worthy . . . Love of God and fear of Him increased more and more . . . By the help of God so it came to pass . . . Because of His indwelling Spirit who hath worked in me until this day . . . Let who will laugh and insult . . . Though I be rude in all things . . . I baptize so many thousands of men . . . the Lord ordained clergy everywhere by means of my mediocrity . . . The Lord is mighty to grant to me afterward to be myself spent for your souls."
- The Confession of St. Patrick
"I knew not the true God . . . The Lord opened the understanding of my unbelief . . . I was not worthy . . . Love of God and fear of Him increased more and more . . . By the help of God so it came to pass . . . Because of His indwelling Spirit who hath worked in me until this day . . . Let who will laugh and insult . . . Though I be rude in all things . . . I baptize so many thousands of men . . . the Lord ordained clergy everywhere by means of my mediocrity . . . The Lord is mighty to grant to me afterward to be myself spent for your souls."
- The Confession of St. Patrick
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Corey J. Mahler
23.02.202501:24
If you sell all your belongings and use the cash to buy drugs, the GDP goes up. This is what Capitalism does to entire nations.
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18.02.202508:53
Eustace made a step toward Caspian with both hands held out, but then drew back with a startled expression.
"Look here I say. It's all very well but aren't you -- I mean didn't you....?
"Oh don't be such an ass," said Caspian.
"But hasn't he, er, died?" Eustace asked, looking at Aslan.
"Yes," said the Lion, in a very quiet voice (almost, Jill thought, as if he were laughing). "He has died. Most people have, you know. Even I have. There are very few who haven't."
-- Dialogue from The Silver Chair
"Look here I say. It's all very well but aren't you -- I mean didn't you....?
"Oh don't be such an ass," said Caspian.
"But hasn't he, er, died?" Eustace asked, looking at Aslan.
"Yes," said the Lion, in a very quiet voice (almost, Jill thought, as if he were laughing). "He has died. Most people have, you know. Even I have. There are very few who haven't."
-- Dialogue from The Silver Chair
05.02.202519:57
If you know you know...
Credit: reformed.presby on Instagram
Credit: reformed.presby on Instagram
06.03.202508:28
For the Reformed Sanhedrin who object against Lent, St. Bullinger in the 2nd Helvetic Confession wrote:
The fast of Lent is attested by antiquity but not at all in the writings of the apostles. Therefore it ought not, and cannot, be imposed on the faithful. It is certain that formerly there were various forms and customs of fasting... Socrates, the historian, says: "Because no ancient text is found concerning this matter, I think the apostles left this to every man's own judgment, that every one might do what is good without
fear or constraint" (Hist. eccles. V.22, 40).
The Reformed position is merely against binding the conscience to rituals not explicitly commanded in Scripture, not that such practices are not good, appropriate, godly, and beneficial.
The fast of Lent is attested by antiquity but not at all in the writings of the apostles. Therefore it ought not, and cannot, be imposed on the faithful. It is certain that formerly there were various forms and customs of fasting... Socrates, the historian, says: "Because no ancient text is found concerning this matter, I think the apostles left this to every man's own judgment, that every one might do what is good without
fear or constraint" (Hist. eccles. V.22, 40).
The Reformed position is merely against binding the conscience to rituals not explicitly commanded in Scripture, not that such practices are not good, appropriate, godly, and beneficial.
22.02.202505:11
People bemoaning the lower deportation numbers under Trump vs Biden have a very legitimate point.
However, most deportations occur via apprehensions at the border. Since border crossings are down to near zero, of course deportations will be lower.
This highlights the main issue: deporting migrants already here will take more strategic steps.
1) Use volunteers to aid deportations
2) Stop remittances by either taxation or banking regulations
3) Cut off all Federal funding to state and local gov'ts which give benefits to illegals
However, most deportations occur via apprehensions at the border. Since border crossings are down to near zero, of course deportations will be lower.
This highlights the main issue: deporting migrants already here will take more strategic steps.
1) Use volunteers to aid deportations
2) Stop remittances by either taxation or banking regulations
3) Cut off all Federal funding to state and local gov'ts which give benefits to illegals
10.02.202509:31
The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.
Day unto day uttereth speech,
and night unto night sheweth knowledge.
There is no speech nor language,
where their voice is not heard.
-- King David, in Psalm 19:1-3
https://youtu.be/GmPlG5cOWcw?si=kxMenZf_l8007erH
Day unto day uttereth speech,
and night unto night sheweth knowledge.
There is no speech nor language,
where their voice is not heard.
-- King David, in Psalm 19:1-3
https://youtu.be/GmPlG5cOWcw?si=kxMenZf_l8007erH
08.02.202509:31
For brethren, ye are become folowers of the Churches of God, which in Iudea are in Christ Iesus, because ye haue also suffred the same things of your owne countrey men, euen as they haue of the Iewes, Who both killed the Lord Iesus and their owne Prophets, and haue persecuted vs away, and God they please not, and are contrary to all men, And forbid vs to preach vnto the Gentiles, that they might be saued, to fulfill their sinnes alwayes: for the wrath of God is come on them, to the vtmost.
-- St. Paul in 1 Thessalonians 2:14-16 GEN
-- St. Paul in 1 Thessalonians 2:14-16 GEN
05.02.202506:27
"I was wishing that I came of a more honorable lineage," said Caspian.
"You came of the Lord Adam and the Lady Eve," said Aslan, "and that is both honor enough to erect the head of the poorest beggar, and shame enough to bow the shoulders of the greatest emperor on Earth. Be content." -- Aslan in Prince Caspian
"You came of the Lord Adam and the Lady Eve," said Aslan, "and that is both honor enough to erect the head of the poorest beggar, and shame enough to bow the shoulders of the greatest emperor on Earth. Be content." -- Aslan in Prince Caspian
27.03.202502:08
I forgive thy treason,
I redeem thy fall,
For iron, cold iron,
Must be master of men all.
-- Rudyard Kipling
https://youtu.be/nFD9dqZUpE8?si=Y2EfF2z3pUAbfHs2
I redeem thy fall,
For iron, cold iron,
Must be master of men all.
-- Rudyard Kipling
https://youtu.be/nFD9dqZUpE8?si=Y2EfF2z3pUAbfHs2
05.03.202508:59
21.02.202509:55
We can pray for Pope Francis as a rebellious and sinful man -- pray that he repents before his last breath.
We can also pray that Rome is reformed in a more conservative and biblically faithful direction even if she doesn't fully repent.
This is part of praying for our enemies.
We can also pray that Rome is reformed in a more conservative and biblically faithful direction even if she doesn't fully repent.
This is part of praying for our enemies.
07.02.202505:13
Sirach 22:1-2 (RSVCE)
The Idler
22 The indolent may be compared to a filthy stone,
and every one hisses at his disgrace.
²The indolent may be compared to the filth of dunghills;
any one that picks it up will shake it off his hand.
The Idler
22 The indolent may be compared to a filthy stone,
and every one hisses at his disgrace.
²The indolent may be compared to the filth of dunghills;
any one that picks it up will shake it off his hand.
04.02.202509:35
A graph of estimated inflation rates which the CPI would yield if using the same basket of goods used to calculate inflation in 1980 (in blue) vs the official CPI (in red).
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has slowly and deliberately shifted the supposedly "fixed" basket of consumer goods used to assess inflation in order to mask the stratospheric rise in household goods costs.
Even now, as the Fed begins rate cuts and begins to declare victory over inflation, the true rate still stands in excess of 10%.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has slowly and deliberately shifted the supposedly "fixed" basket of consumer goods used to assess inflation in order to mask the stratospheric rise in household goods costs.
Even now, as the Fed begins rate cuts and begins to declare victory over inflation, the true rate still stands in excess of 10%.
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