But I do want to point out, that the methodology by which the serpent led Eve astray, in various forms, has been the prototype of the methods employed by Leftist demagogues, ever since, in leading the susceptible astray.
For a basic application of this interpretation of Leftist techniques: Variations On Demonic Theme.
I do not offer this to challenge in any way your erudite article; merely to suggest some of its contemporary applicability.
William Flax
Actually, you are more on the mark than you think. See post #5. Your observation is more enlightened than you take credit for.
I read a lot of the comments on article news sites and it is amazing to me, to read the guilt-goading and literal blasphemy liberals post as though they pay their taxes to the church of God-erment. And that it is your moral responsibility to do so as well or you are not a good Christian.
One of the ‘keys’ to understanding is that Adam and Eve had a choice in the Garden. Love means you have a choice. The priest that lead our talk highlighted that idea, God gives you choices(free will) to love Him or not. When that choice (free will) is taken away, you move into slavery(tyranny) to things/satan.
So Leftist demagogues, if one listens closely, offer the things of this world...and keep telling us how it is our moral (god-like) duty to make material things more ‘fair’ (hoarding).
None of anything was lost on this Retreat attendant and how those very demonic themes are being applied against our people today. The only question left in my mind is:
Are we going to be like Adam and say or do nothing and willingly participate? Or as believers in Love, Christ, and Salvation protect or people?
A lot of us have been using politics to try and stop this onslaught of evil against the American people, perhaps we’ve been worshiping at the wrong, weak, “savior of our country.” The founders knew we could not be a free nation if we had no morals...the story of Adam and Eve is a great understanding starting point as to why Godly morals make us Free. And how to not fall for the ‘Santa Claus’ syndrome of the leftists.