27 April 2021 #MAGAanalysis
FDTD – Chapter 3: Whence Comes the Power – Part 3
We won't have time to get today's analysis done in the morning. I hate that, but I will get it done later today. Diving in, we have two of the hardest passages of the New Testament to contemplate.
FDTD – Chapter 3: Whence Comes the Power – Part 3
We won't have time to get today's analysis done in the morning. I hate that, but I will get it done later today. Diving in, we have two of the hardest passages of the New Testament to contemplate.
2) Here's a single verse to capture the horrendous point:
Luke 14: 26
If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.
Luke 14: 26
If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.
3) If I have the time, later today, I'll look up this verse in Strong's Concordance and find the Greek or Aramaic word translated into the term "hate." Turning to the original language always helps. But, simply hearing it in King James English matters, also.
4) What does Jesus mean when he uses the word "hate?" I think we can catapult forward to our own use. Don't you hate it when your parents give you commands as if you were a child, not even noticing that you've been a full-grown adult for decades already?
5) I suspect that Jesus' meaning was a bit harsher than that example, but still of the same category. I think He might be telling us something like this. Your parents, all your family members, they may buy into the message of the world, but I tell you my message is all you need.
6) In John 14:6, we hear Christ say: "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." If you connect John 14: 6 with Luke 14: 26, you see that you must separate yourself from any influence, no matter how dear, that impinges on your faith.
7) Now, leap quickly with me right back to Gene Sharp's work. Here's the list:
1) Families
2) Religious Organizations
3) Cultural Associations
4) Sports Clubs
5) Economic Institutions
6) Trade Unions
7) Student Associations
8) Political Parties
9) Villages...
1) Families
2) Religious Organizations
3) Cultural Associations
4) Sports Clubs
5) Economic Institutions
6) Trade Unions
7) Student Associations
8) Political Parties
9) Villages...
8) Continuing...
10) Gardening Clubs
11) Human Rights Organizations
12) Musical Groups
13) Literary Societies
...And Others...
Sharp teaches us that every one of these entities may give power, or may withhold power, from the dictators, from the government be it good or evil.
10) Gardening Clubs
11) Human Rights Organizations
12) Musical Groups
13) Literary Societies
...And Others...
Sharp teaches us that every one of these entities may give power, or may withhold power, from the dictators, from the government be it good or evil.
I'll be back, later today...
With apology, this is one of those days that just get away from you. I’m sorry to leave anyone dangling, but won’t be able to get back and complete this essay until tomorrow morning.
Thanks for your patience!
Thanks for your patience!
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