IMHO, one of the marvelous benefits of Freeping is that our conversation becomes archive. That which proceeds from our mouths (or in this case, fingertips) reveals the countenance of our hearts. Vision could not show this to us, and our memories fail to record every detail.
Your post is a beautiful example! Here you are wishing the best for those with whom you cannot establish a dialogue. What a beautiful heart you have, my dear sister in Christ.
May God always bless you!
Not beautiful enough, dear Alamo-Girl!!! For I am now about to define "nabal" for Ich and ALL:
nabal (naw-bawl'): There are several Hebrew words in the Old Testament that are commonly translated "fool". Each of the words reflects a different "degree" of foolishness. Probably the harshest degree of "fool" in the Hebrew is "nabal." Nabal carries with it the implication of wicked impiety, stupidity, vileness...and an utterly disgraceful ( low, fallen and withered) condition.
As in:
The fool [nabal] says in his heart,
'There is no God.'
They are corrupt, their deeds are vile;
there is no one who does good." (Psalm 14: 1)
And again:
"The LORD looks down from heaven
on the sons of men
to see if there are any who understand,
any who seek God.
"All have turned aside,
they have together become corrupt;
there is no one who does good,
not even one." (Psalm 14:2)
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The nabal is a fool because he turns away from Life, and into himself. He turns away from Truth, preferring to construct his own, according to his own (diminished) lights.
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On a related subject:
Five hundred years ago science revolted against theological dogma as the source of all knowledge. Today it is science that is trying to assume the mantle of the sole arbiter of truth...They have become so dogmatic that anyone who questions this belief is considered a heretic who should be ridiculed into silence. -- Ben Wiker
Darwinism has become our culture's official creation myth, protected by a priesthood as dogmatic as any religious criteria. -- Nancy Pearcey
There is no such thing as consensus science. If it's consensus, it isn't science. If it's science, it isn't consensus. --Michael Crichton
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On a more light-hearted note, here’s an excerpt from "The Hound of Heaven," a poem by Francis Thompson, that describes the nabal’s view of a certain scientific theory:
Fundamentalists of Darwin,
Can't accommodate dissent.
Heretics are dealt with harshly...
It's their Holy Sacrament.
Macro-Evolution's Dogma,
The "Idol Truth" toward which they're bowed....
Four Commandments: "Sit!"..."Roll over!"
....."SILENCE!" ...
"NO DEBATE ALLOWED!"
It's always wisest to remember,
The "Massah's" Canon Etched in Stone.
Darwin's Dogma's quite inerrant.
So, leave well-enough alone!
You shouldn't stray from his Plantation...
'Cause if you do....
They'll hunt you down! Like a "Lucy-Bone", ...they'll findya!
Then "Deep Six" you in the ground.
They'll be calling out the bloodhounds!
Their Dogma's good...
They've got your scent.
You can run, but you can't hide, boy...
'Cause their Design's Intelligent!
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If insult is the coin of the day, it seems to me that two can play. :^)
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I suppose I should have just turned the other cheek. On the other hand, if insult is de rigeur in Ich's debate style, maybe he should try what it's like to be on the receiving end of it for a change.
Forgive me, I am angry today. A saintly Pope is just barely interred, and the jackels are already out in full cry.... I'm taking it out on folks around here, I guess....
Please pray for me, dear sister, that God will forgive me, as I, a sinner, ever pray. I know my life rests in God. I hope He will forgive this self-indulgence....