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Just a thought for perilous times ...
All humans are guided by a system of dynamics, learned or imposed, which determine
our responses to the triggers of living. The development of these responses begins in early youth, usually without volitional
intent. In those impressionable years, more times than not, we simply react; or overreact. Having little experience
on which to draw, our reactions are oftentimes "childish", which is understandable for a child.
Confusions occur when we drag these responses into adulthood. While they served us well throughout childhood, like an
old friend always there to comfort or even rescue us in times of difficulty, such responses to adult problems take on a more
adolescent appearance; as well they should. Childish behavior is an outgrown garment to the adult mind.
As a more experienced mind perceives the previously undiscovered or unresolved, it searches for the most personally suitable
way to live through this new information, making adjustments as needed. Yet, this choice eludes the mind predisposed
to habitual overreaction, such as the mind of a child. Minimizing pain tends to be the motivating force in such instances.
The mature mind, however, will utilize the more desirable outcome as its motive-power, enduring extreme discomfort, if necessary,
to guarantee that outcome.
So, in observing oblong behaviors, such as exploitation,
persecution, unprovoked emotional and physical violence, fear driven escapism and seclusion, elitism, greed, and powerlust
… these are clear demonstrations of mechanisms dragged from childhood into adulthood, civilized behavior sacrificed
in favour of something far less ascendant.
Ours is to fearlessly face ourselves as
we are, with all patience, knowing that the ability to outgrow old attitudes is as simple as observing those attitudes. “Don’t
be afraid, look at it!” Acceptance of its existence is the beginning of growing beyond it. There is nothing
wrong with anger, fear, jealousy, aggression, sorrow … or any other emotion. The key is how we react to these
emotions. The emotions are given to us that we might perceive the variables of living. How we react to these emotions
determines what manner of human we choose to be.
Be talkin to ya. Tym2lyv
Biblical Extra-Terrestrials
Some Christian
writers encounter difficulty in considering the possibility of extra-terrestrials because they, like so very many, believe
that biblical scriptures do not speak of such things. I dare say that from cover
to cover, the bible speaks specifically and often on the subject. Secular literature,
films, and illustrations have misled and distracted us from recognizing the obvious allusions of our bible, causing us to
view extra-terrestrials as those depicted in Star Wars, Star Trek, or some other such creation of man’s imagination. These secular creations are the best that a godless mind can conceptually comprehend,
unable to spiritually perceive, because they have no communion with the Spirit of God.
We, however, having the Holy Spirit of God living within us, understand that the bible continually speaks of spiritual
domains, levels of power and authority, and of actual places of dwelling that exist just beyond the perceptual grasp of carnal
man.
For example, Daniel prayed for a response
from God concerning the end of the captivity of Israel. It turns out that God
determined to answer Daniel’s prayer immediately, but the bearer of God’s response was delayed three weeks, being
resisted in a dimension different from that of humankind, by an entity that was alien to humankind.
In other instances the prophets Isaiah
and Ezekiel, Paul the Apostle, and John (the gospel writer) all traveled beyond this earthly realm to observe and sometimes
even participate in. the activities of a spiritual dimension, biblically known as the “heavenly” realm. While in a state of clear awareness, these brethren observed those who live beyond the limitations of human
sensation, perceiving that which cannot be humanly comprehended, accepting this knowledge of God’s realm, and bringing
it back with them into the domain of flesh and blood; with a far greater awareness of how very little we, as humans, truly
know.
Herein lies the real homework. The words used by our ancestral brethren to describe “spiritual things” may not clearly translate
into English the complete, or as Jesus puts it, the “perfect” meaning of the words given. For instance, the words indicative of “angels” are many, yet we simply translate them as “angels”. Actually, the words could more precisely indicate levels of power or authority, designated
messengers, or even guardians of groups or individuals.
Elijah was carried away from this earthly
presence into a spiritual domain. Yet, both he and his ancestor Moses (whose
dead body was the subject of dispute between Michael the Archangel and Satan) were observed by Peter as they had a staff meeting
with Jesus. Therefore, by this we know that He who is in authority over Jesus,
Moses, and Elijah can cause whom He will to move freely between realms.
Consider the most important application
of this interdimensional existence. All of humankind shall, one day, be translated
into an eternal presence; some with God, some apart from God. The prophet Enoch
was the first to be translated, as all believers (one day) shall be.
Speaking, then, of extra-terrestrials is
to speak of an existence beyond the limitations of that which is comprehended by carnal flesh and bone. Genesis chapter six notes the genetic confusion that takes place when angelic lifeforms procreate with
human women, creating mutant races of giants, and “men of renown”. The
genetic pollution became such an offense to the Creator of all life, that He destroys all but eight humans, along with two
of each of the lower lifeforms. Keep in mind that Jesus answered the query about
his return by noting “as it was in the days of Noah, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be”. While the doctrinal interpretation of Genesis chapter six and Matthew 23:27 are open to Christian debate,
the extra-terrestrial implications are the stuff of abundant sci-fi speculation and exploration.
Another key component often overlooked
by the believing sci-fi writer is that we are writing fiction. Let the Teachers
and Pastors guide the biblical education and growth of the congregation of God. As
sci-fi writers, we simply present speculative ideas and stories to entertain, or even offer illuminating Christian possibilities. We extend the mental boundaries of the believer as we carefully and responsibly explore
the realm of God. I could go on and on, but then you would have no discovery
in your own homework. I will close with this little tidbit:
The bible notes five dimensional places
that are very simply translated as “hell”. One of these, referred
to by Peter as Tartarus, is a holding place for those angels that “left their first estate’. Since these beings are bound there until after the thousand-year imprisonment of Satan, who are these other
spiritual entities that have continually and presently attempted to possess human bodies?
This is the stuff of dramatic and compelling
sci-fi, my fellow writers. We would be remiss if we did not explore so ripe a
field of thought.
Be talkin to ya. mindfoodprime
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