Marcus Terentius Varro (116-27 BCE), one of ancient Rome's greatest scholars and a prolific author, defined feriae as "days instituted for the sake of the gods." Religious rites were performed on the feriae, and public business was suspended. Even slaves were supposed to be given some form of rest. I would imagine most people would respond to the previous fact with... Continue Reading →
Pagan lies …. part 3
Pagan lies part 3 Continuing in the discovery of The Theogony and the Greek gods, Hesiod writes “All of the sons of Earth and Heaven - who would become known as the Titans - were hated by their jealous father from the moment of their birth.” This may be the most accurate statement of the... Continue Reading →
Pagan lies … Part 1
The pagan lies, Part 1 Hesiod writes Theogony in 700 BCE, “Prometheus (meaning "Forethought") was one of the ringleaders of the battle between the Titans and the Olympian gods led by Zeus to gain control of the heavens.” (1) The article goes on to say that Prometheus was credited for creating man out of clay,... Continue Reading →
Deception within the church. The prosperity gospel and New Thought. Pt.3
Deception within the church. The prosperity gospel and New Thought. Pt.3 While New Thought claims its beginnings in the first century their major focus lies in the gains made in the power of Universalism in the 1800’s. Universalism is the view that all human beings will ultimately be restored to a right relationship with God.... Continue Reading →
Deception within the church. The prosperity gospel and New Thought. Pt.1
Deception within the church. The prosperity gospel and New Thought. Pt.1 First of all what is “New Thought”? According to Horatio Dresser, New Thought is a religious movement which developed in the United States in the 19th century. It is considered by many New Though followers to have been derived from the unpublished writings... Continue Reading →