tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695598.post110870417309777378..comments2023-12-17T19:35:07.459-08:00Comments on Bouphonia: The Apocalyptic LandscapePhilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15849261651028725772noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695598.post-1139881294457427102006-02-13T17:41:00.000-08:002006-02-13T17:41:00.000-08:00This painting depicts an eerie preview of the last...This painting depicts an eerie preview of the last days. I would like to share its meaning with you as the Bible makes it clear. <BR/><BR/>We are presently studying the book of Revelation in the Holy Bible. Chapter 18 tells about the "Fall of Babylon". Babylon has two meanings: 1)a False system of worship that will dominate the future one-world government (ultimately destroyed by the Antichrist) and 2)City where the evil spirit dwells. This is the city in the painting. It will be a great city (Verse 2). It will be a hideout of demons and evil spirits (Verse 2). Her sins will be piled as high as heaven (V.5). The tower of Babel written about in Genesis Chapter 11 was built by men in that day as a monument to their greatness. It was a great tower, which reached to the skies. Babylon represents man's pride, selfishness and no need for God. This attitude truly defies God. <BR/><BR/>In Verse 4, John heard a voice from heaven calling "Come away from her, my people. Do not take part in her sins, or you will be punished with her". There are two people fleeing the city in the painting, one looks like a man and the other appears to be smaller, perhaps a woman. <BR/><BR/>God will judge Babylon because He is a just and holy God. He is without sin, and cannot deny Himself. Verse 8 says "that Babylon will utterly be consumed by fire". The fire in the painting looks like it is coming from heaven. <BR/><BR/>My opinion: The stage is currently being set for all of this to take place in the future. Satan's strategies are at work in this world and we cannot underestimate his power. There is hope if we trust in our Lord Jesus' promises. I am glad for His spiritual protection though I may be physically harmed. It is my prayer and hope that all who read this comment are as well. God Bless and thank you for giving me the oppurtunity to share.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695598.post-1137995489987409192006-01-22T21:51:00.000-08:002006-01-22T21:51:00.000-08:00You can find some great information about stromber...You can find some great information about <A HREF="http://airpurifiers.find-it-first.biz" REL="nofollow">stromberg 97 air cleaners</A> right here http://airpurifiers.find-it-first.biz in case anyone is interested.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695598.post-1114893602411997012005-04-30T13:40:00.000-07:002005-04-30T13:40:00.000-07:00For several weeks I was driving myself crazy with ...For several weeks I was driving myself crazy with the impending disastrous consequences of previous generations. The information or misinformation out there can be very overwhelming. I came to the conclusion that I would not wait for the government or the corporatocracy to step in and save the day (because it isnt going to happen) and not let fear cloud my ability to make sound decisions. I have chosen to alter my direct spheres of influence using logic and rationality to guide decision making. By focusing positive energy (instead of calculating the effects of negative doomsday scenarios) I would begin by softening the blow of any possible collapse. I began by preparing my home and my way of life. I then began informing friends and family of the possible scenarios that are unfolding just beneath the surface of media created American reality. This has been somewhat difficult and at times akward, with a large part just thinking that I am crazy. My conscious is clear I have given them information it is up to them to accept this information or not. I have decided to run for an elected position in the city and possibly the state. I figure that I can influence policy by making self sustainablity a part of the discussion. Many cities and states are facing budget shortfalls these eco-friendly and sustainable practices would save money or generate income for the cities or states. When people think that they are powerless they propagate the feeling, which in turn reinforces this abstract idea eventually making it not an abstract idea but reality.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695598.post-1108928224038327682005-02-20T11:37:00.000-08:002005-02-20T11:37:00.000-08:00Monkeygrinder,
That's actually something I meant ...Monkeygrinder,<br /><br />That's actually something I meant to work in. We're not guaranteed a future, individually or en masse, no matter how much cheap energy we find. But we're obliged to go about our business all the same, and we may as well enjoy it if we can.Philahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15849261651028725772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695598.post-1108893364547091372005-02-20T01:56:00.000-08:002005-02-20T01:56:00.000-08:00Good stuff.
Peak Energy has as reasonable outcome...Good stuff.<br /><br />Peak Energy has as reasonable outcomes many doomsday scenarios. It is an apocalyptic fugue. <br /><br />This conversation has clarified for me that I've got to write, and live with these scenarios in the same way I deal with my own mortality, (that personal doomsday, death.)<br /><br />Humor, common sense, enjoy the moment to the fullest, live.JMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06199754488740884930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695598.post-1108751385982935942005-02-18T10:29:00.000-08:002005-02-18T10:29:00.000-08:00There's a real longing for upheaval and catastroph...<I>There's a real longing for upheaval and catastrophe in some quarters, and horror stories about the future - even if they're intended to shock people into awareness - may amount to little more than fuel for that fire. </I>I don't have time to review this post and give it the consideration it deserves, but I wanted to note that this is as succinct and apt a description of apocalyptic literature and philosophy as I have seen.<br /><br />"Apocalyptic" not only predicts a cataclysmic change in the status quo, but embraces it, and even seeks to "make it so."Rmjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06811456254443706479noreply@blogger.com