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LateToTheShow 4 points ago +4 / -0

As based as James is, he still supports DeSoros - er, I mean DeSantis. I guess he still needs a little more awakening. I guess we all do in some sense:

https://x.com/realjameswoods/status/1733394357330604542?s=46

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LateToTheShow 12 points ago +12 / -0

Hmmmm…veeeeery interesting.

<queue Pink Panther theme music>

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LateToTheShow 1 point ago +1 / -0

Thanks for your thoughtful reply. I’ll try and respond when I get time.

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LateToTheShow 2 points ago +2 / -0

If I understand you correctly, your main argument presented suggests that "traditional Christian teachings" diverge substantially from the source material (Torah), and further deviate when compared with older versions like Nag Hammadi and the Dead Sea Scrolls. I’ll try and examine each point made.

  1. Divergence from Source Material:

    You claim that traditional Christian teachings diverge significantly from the source material (Torah). However, it's essential to recognize that Christian interpretations often incorporate a variety of sources beyond the Torah, including the New Testament and theological traditions. The interpretation of the story of the tree of knowledge of good and evil can vary among Christian denominations.

While interpretations of biblical texts can indeed vary, many Christian scholars and theologians engage with the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) and its original languages to derive meanings. It’s simply not accurate to claim that traditional Christian teachings solely rely on the Latin Vulgate and disregard the original Hebrew.

  1. Comparison with Nag Hammadi and Dead Sea Scrolls:

    Your argument here suggests that the Nag Hammadi library and Dead Sea Scrolls provide original versions that differ from traditional Christian teachings.

The Nag Hammadi library primarily contains Gnostic texts, which present a distinct theological perspective. The Dead Sea Scrolls, while valuable for understanding Second Temple Judaism, do not contain the entire Hebrew Bible. It is crucial to recognize the diversity of ancient texts and interpretive traditions rather than assuming a singular, unified source.

  1. Broader Context of Information in the Region:

    Your claim here implies that broader contextual information from the region, including stone tablets and hieroglyphs from Canaan, Babylon, and Egypt, challenges traditional Christian teachings.

While studying regional contextual information is important, each cultural and religious context has its unique symbols and stories. Comparing these with the Genesis story requires careful consideration of cultural distinctions and the intended theological message.

  1. Reading Older Texts in Original Languages:

    You opine that reading older texts in the original Hebrew, Greek, or Aramaic reveals substantial deviations from traditional Christian teachings.

Engaging with original languages is crucial for biblical scholarship. However, interpretations are multifaceted, and linguistic nuances require careful consideration. Traditional Christian scholars often consult original languages to enrich their understanding rather than relying solely on translations.

  1. Latin Vulgate as the Sole Source:

    You emphasis heavily that “traditional Christian teachings” are derived exclusively from the Latin Vulgate.

While the Latin Vulgate was influential in Western Christianity, it is simply not the sole source for Christian teachings. The Vulgate itself was a translation of earlier texts, and Christian teachings derive their richness from a tapestry of diverse sources, including an array of biblical manuscripts, early translations, and theological writings.

Within the realm of biblical manuscripts, the Masoretic Text stands as the authoritative Hebrew version of the Jewish Bible, forming the basis for the Old Testament in Christian Scriptures.

The Septuagint, an ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures, played a pivotal role in the early Christian community, influencing theological thought.

Additionally, New Testament manuscripts, like Codex Sinaiticus and Codex Vaticanus, contribute to the understanding of Christian scriptures.

Early translations, such as Jerome's Latin Vulgate and the Syriac Peshitta, served as pivotal bridges for disseminating biblical content.

Theological writings from Church Fathers like Augustine, Jerome, and Origen, as well as the formulation of creeds in ecumenical councils, further shaped Christian thought.

Commentaries by theologians like Thomas Aquinas and liturgical texts such as the Liturgy of St. James and the Book of Common Prayer are essential components in the mosaic of Christian teachings. Patristic writings like Augustine's "Confessions" and Athanasius' "On the Incarnation" provide profound reflections, enriching the theological landscape of Christianity.

This intricate interplay of diverse sources has contributed to the vibrant tapestry of Christian teachings over centuries.

To wrap this up (hopefully people are still reading lol), my counter argument raises points about the diversity of textual traditions and the importance of considering original languages and broader contextual information. While engaging with these aspects is fundamental to biblical scholarship, it is important to avoid oversimplifications and recognize the complexity of the interpretive traditions within Christianity. Integrating insights from various sources contributes to a more nuanced understanding of the biblical text.

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LateToTheShow 5 points ago +5 / -0

Slyver, while you qualify what you say with "the modern day interpretation of it," your response attempts to reinterpret the biblical narrative of Adam and Eve's story, framing the Tree of Knowledge as merely symbolic of understanding, free will, and a broader scope of information. It suggests that prior to the serpent's temptation, humanity's understanding was limited or confined by God, and the serpent, traditionally associated with Satan, is portrayed as encouraging a pursuit of knowledge and freedom beyond God's intended limits.

However, this interpretation diverges from traditional Christian teachings (as you aptly point out), particularly in Orthodox and mainstream Christianity. Here's a brief assessment:

Tree of Knowledge: While some interpretations view the tree symbolically, emphasizing understanding or free will, the traditional understanding is that it represented a test of obedience rather than a limitation on knowledge. It symbolized a boundary set by God to test Adam and Eve's obedience and trust in Him.

Temptation and Sin: The biblical narrative portrays the serpent tempting Eve to disobey God's command, not merely to gain knowledge, but as an act of disobedience. This act led to the introduction of sin into the world, emphasizing the consequence of human choice to defy God's explicit instruction.

God's Intent: Orthodox Christianity doesn't depict God as confining human understanding but rather providing boundaries for the well-being of humanity. The narrative emphasizes the consequences of humanity's disobedience to God's will rather than a limitation imposed by God on knowledge or understanding.

the traditional Christian understanding sees the story of Adam and Eve as illustrating the consequences of human disobedience, the introduction of sin, and the need for redemption through Christ, rather than merely a limitation of human understanding by God.

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LateToTheShow 4 points ago +4 / -0

Ah...I just found out why:

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https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1733077220602589594?s=20

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LateToTheShow 3 points ago +3 / -0

Oh man, very niiice. I'm jelly.

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LateToTheShow 3 points ago +3 / -0

How did you get access so quickly? I wanna playyyy.....

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LateToTheShow 2 points ago +2 / -0

Epstein was targeting very influential rich people through functions, meetings, fundraisers etc.

The Epstein situation is so much more than just rich pedos trafficking minors. It was an intelligence operation by nefarious entities, to essentially control global policy decision via blackmail.

Maxwell and Epstein would hang out at other events that billionaires and powerful people hung out at, such as Trump’s resorts. They would network, attempt to establish friendships, and penetrate inner circles of powerful people in the ruling class. Then eventually try to lure them to the island once it was purchased in 1998.

So it’s no coincidence that Epstein and Maxwell were seen at events with Trump, Clinton, Kennedy, Elon, Prince Charles, Bill Gates. Why? Because they were seeking out the richest and most powerful people on earth in an attempt to control them. It’s no accident they crossed paths. It was a honeypot operation.

My point is, that just because someone was associated with Epstein does not mean they were guilty of crimes against minors. It means that nefarious intelligence assets attempted to compromise that person. It worked on some. Not all.

https://bioclandestine.substack.com/p/the-epstein-honeypot-operation

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LateToTheShow 3 points ago +3 / -0

"If you're not a part of the Great Awakening, then you're in for a Rude Awakening"

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LateToTheShow 19 points ago +19 / -0

but I notice Trump never comes after Vivek

I've noticed this, too. Trump never misses an opportunity to Leonidas kick a potential opponent. His silence on Vivek is interesting....

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LateToTheShow 4 points ago +4 / -0

Good read.

This part caught my interest:

In the same month those words were written, September 1933, Adolf Hitler removed every single Jew from positions of influence in the mass media: from the fields of literature, art, music, journalism, the cinema, and popular entertainment in general [32]. The influence that the Jews had exerted on the German psyche was to be regarded henceforth, rightly or wrongly, as pernicious. And Kulturbolschewismus, or “Bolshevik culture”, a derogatory term for Jewish culture itself, became synonymous with moral anarchy and sexual decadence.

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LateToTheShow 1 point ago +2 / -1

I haven’t watched it yet. Does AJ by chance mention the choos at any specific timestamp?

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LateToTheShow 8 points ago +8 / -0

For those who don't know, the Babylonian Talmud is the written form of the "Oral Traditions" of the Pharisees. The same Oral Traditions Jesus accused the Pharisees of elevating above God's Law (Torah).


Matthew 15:3-9 (NIV):

"Jesus replied, 'And why do you [Pharisees] break the command of God for the sake of your tradition?'... Thus you nullify the word of God for the sake of your tradition."

Mark 7:8-13 (NIV):

"You [Pharisees] have let go of the commands of God and are holding on to human traditions… Thus you nullify the word of God by your tradition that you have handed down. And you do many things like that."

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LateToTheShow 2 points ago +2 / -0

Has Trump said anything about Vivek yet?

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LateToTheShow 3 points ago +3 / -0

Good, short article. I especially like the unanswered questions in the beginning of the article. Those can be used to disrupt normie's programming.

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LateToTheShow 1 point ago +1 / -0

Correct. "Covid" was a Trojan Horse for the Death Jab

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