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Comment on Gospel of Thomas Saying 113 by Lesson #1: The 4th Dimension « translinguistic other

Lesson #1: The 4th Dimension « translinguistic other — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 07:43:19 +0000

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Comment on My Consecration as a Gnostic Bishop on Mount Arabia outside Atlanta, GA by jar.io

jar.io — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 18:26:00 +0000

IAO meu mantra fundamental…

O antigos gnósticos tinham mania de colocar nos seus rituais mais secretos e sagrados a palavra grega formada pelas letras Iota, Alfa e Omega, obtendo assim o mantra IAO. Eu também desmedidamente uso este mantra no meu cotidiano.
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Comment on Gospel of Thomas Saying 84 by InRequiemVita

InRequiemVita — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 09:03:33 +0000

Again, referring to Plato’s analogy of the cave, those in chains see a shadowy likeness on the back wall and are quite content to sit still and watch them like modern hypnotized television viewers staring at a simple projected picture on a screen. But when one is set free from the chains, turning the neck is painful, and seeing that the likeness comes from images, and eventually moving out of the cave an into the Presence of eternal, immortal archetypes, it can be very troubling. Remember earlier in Thomas it says those who seek shall be troubled. True salvation/therapy is moving beyond the tiny likeness of self into the archetypal Images.

Michael Bogar, MDiv. ThM
InRequiemVita@aol.com

Comment on Gospel of Thomas Saying 83 by InRequiemVita

InRequiemVita — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:53:37 +0000

Perhaps this also refers to Plato’s allegory of the cave. The images are revealed to a bound man on the back wall of the cave, yet the True Light is behind and beyond even the fire in the balcony. Once the loosed traveler makes his way past the balcony, and out of the cave, he finally reaches the Sun which obscures the true Image of God. This is reminiscent of James Hillman’s comment about ‘psychologizing’ in his book, Re-visioning Psychology – where he says the primary job of analysis is to get from the ‘idea’ to the Big Idea, from the ideology to the archetype, where he says, “Psyche becomes more clearly separated from its literal identifications, making clearer the mirror by which life is reflected.” p. 127

Comment on Gospel of Thomas Saying 82 by InRequiemVita

InRequiemVita — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:29:30 +0000

Perhaps there is a reference here to Plato’s allegory of the cave, referring to the person in the loft holding the fiery torch before which the puppet-like images are paraded. Those who are chained before the shadows are far from the kingdom outside in the light, but those who have made their way to the balcony and are near the fiery torch at near to the One who creates the images.

Michael Bogar
InRequiemVita@aol.com

Comment on What Happened on YouTube by Tau Sciam

Tau Sciam — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 04:30:47 +0000

Well, I think the Lolahunnibee thing has him going right back into his old ways again. He’s trying to make it like she “came back to Christianity”. He doesn’t understand she never left it. He doesn’t get that someone can be a Christian AND an occultist. Like I’ve said before, when I ran an OTO body, the bodymaster that transferred it to me was a Christian. Ceremonial magick wouldn’t be where it is today were it not for CHRISTIANS. The Golden Dawn, where Crowley got his start, was pretty much a Christian organization.

I replied to his latest video, not as an attack, but to remind him of the things he said and offer a peaceful view of ANOTHER viewpoint that differs radically from his….since mine does differ quite radically from Christianity.

Comment on What Happened on YouTube by Iris

Iris — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 19:28:56 +0000

sorry that my name keeps changing. Im fiddling with the system.

Comment on What Happened on YouTube by Iris

Iris — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 19:28:04 +0000

I do agree with all of that. I just wish the ones that are still attacking him would stop. It makes no sence what they are doing at this point.

Comment on Some Clarifications on the Hostilities Post by Tau Sciam

Tau Sciam — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 19:14:31 +0000

Yes, I think that and the sock accounts made us look bad…then the whole “This is war! We want unconditional surrender!” when he tried to make amends.

But, I think the pagan community absolutely had a right to defend itself and I’m proud of the fact that everyone stood up and did.

Comment on What Happened on YouTube by Tau Sciam

Tau Sciam — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 19:11:55 +0000

I wouldn’t say many went about it the wrong way. I would say some. But, from what she said, it wasn’t people making sock accounts and badgering him after he tried to make amends (what I think was wrong) that left a bad taste in her mouth. It was people pointing out what they saw as flaws in HIS religion and, honestly, I think if someone is attacking YOUR religion because it doesn’t “measure up” according to their religion, then you have every right to point out things about their personal religion that you don’t think measure up.

Of course, there is a difference between attacking a religion and pointing out things that you think are in error about a religion. I can point out how Christ’s life in the gospels appears to stem from former mythologies without personally attacking Christians, saying they’re morons, etc. Part of that is recognizing where facts end and your OPINION starts.

Still, the fact she remained a Christian throughout this, even while trying out Wicca, and then dropped Wicca while remaining a Christian, in addition to the fact that she is blaming pagans for attacking her faith when someone of her faith was attacking theirs, tells me that most likely she did not feel comfortable exploring Wicca to start with because of her beliefs. That says nothing about her…says nothing about Wicca…just says something about the situation.

I think it is settled. This is all just picking up the pieces now.