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17-12-2012, 05:21 PM
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The metaphors the Bible uses to describe God are those of an ancient Mesopotamian kingdom, hence all the talk of kingdoms and thrones. Those metaphors are probably a poor choice for moderns - few of whom have much experience with absolute monarchs.
But in fact, the word Jesus would have used for Kingdom - "Malkuth", translates as something like "sphere of influence" "jurisdiction" or "sovereignty". In modern terms, it means something like the "God dimension" or "God frequency". It is a dimension of reality in which the divine will is actual.
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that which is within you will save you.
If you don't bring forth that which is within you,
that which is within you will destroy you."
- The Gospel of Thomas (70)
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18-12-2012, 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Honza
"The Kingdom Of Heaven" - why is heaven a kingdom? Is it because God is the King?
I think I would rather live in a democracy!  |
Democracy is based on the principle that 2 stupid people together can make better decisions than one intelligent person.
A system based on benevolent authoritarianism would be much better. |
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