Input: [0] III. [2]

Output: The religious knowledge required of a child for suitable preparation before first Communion is the following. He should understand, according to his ability, the mysteries of faith necessary for salvation, and be sufficiently able to distinguish the Eucharistic from ordinary corporeal bread, to approach the most holy Eucharist with such devotion as can be expected at his age.

Fr. Hardon Archives - First Confession: An Historical and Theological Analysis


Input: [0] IV. [2]

Output: The preceptive duty, affecting the child, to receive Confession and Communion, mainly falls on those responsible for his care. This means the parents, the confessor, teachers and the pastor. It is the fathers right, or of those who take his place, and the confessors - according to the Roman Catechism - to admit a child to first Communion.

Fr. Hardon Archives - First Confession: An Historical and Theological Analysis


Input: [0] VI. [2]

Output: Those who have charge of children are most urgently to insure that, after their first Communion, these children often approach the Holy Table. If possible, they should receive even daily, as Christ Jesus and mother Church desire; and that they do so with such devotion of spirit as corresponds to their age.

Fr. Hardon Archives - First Confession: An Historical and Theological Analysis


Input: [0] VII. [2]

Output: The custom of not admitting children to Confession or of never absolving them, once they have reached the age of reason, is absolutely condemned (omnino reprobanda). Consequently local ordinaries are to make sure, even using juridical means, that this abuse is completely rooted out. [18]

Fr. Hardon Archives - First Confession: An Historical and Theological Analysis


Input: [Topic] Ideas & words [Eastern/Hebrew Thought] Words & ideas are concrete and experiential, focusing on what one can experience with his/her senses. A strong focus on poetry, imagery and symbolism for the purpose of demonstrating truth. Visual art is less stressed in order to avoid creating “graven images”. [Postmodern Thought] Words and ideas are concrete, focusing on what one can experience with his/her senses. A strong focus on satire and parody and visual art for the purpose of deconstructing truth to show that no truth is universal. [Western/Greek Thought]

Output: Words & ideas are abstract, focusing on logical definitions, bullet-point lists, narrative prose, and conceptual descriptions, for the purpose of demonstrating truth. (NOTE: by displaying this in a table, I’m obviously a Westerner at heart

Thinking Hebrew for the Pomophobic… | Fishing The Abyss


Input: [Topic] Numbers [Eastern/Hebrew Thought] While numbers may hold quantitative value, they often hold just as much, if not more, symbolic value – for the purpose of demonstrating truth. [Postmodern Thought] Numbers are a quantity, but the truth in those numbers is relevant to each individual’s bias. [Western/Greek Thought]

Output: Numbers are a quantity, and that quantity demonstrates truth.

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Input: [Topic] God [Eastern/Hebrew Thought] In Hebrew thought, God is assumed to exist. He is seen as relational, with personal ties to the community and the individual as they experience Him. Faith is described by the relationship (”walk”) with Him. [Postmodern Thought] In postmodern thought, God is assumed to NOT exist, though if one chooses to believe in a god, that is acceptable (though pushing that god on others is not). If faith is expressed in a god, it is based on the individual’s experience [Western/Greek Thought]

Output: In Greek thought, one seeks to prove/disprove the existence of God. God is defined (by the believer) by his attributes and descriptors. Faith in Him is described in creeds and doctrinal statements with proof texts to support each of them.

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Input: [Topic] Truth [Eastern/Hebrew Thought] Truth is a religious and experiental process, which unfolds over time as God continually builds on His creation. The focus of scripture is on stories of who did what, and how that relates to the readers’ experiences. As such, truth can be experienced in multiple ways, rather than a single “truth” experience. [Postmodern Thought] Truth is an experiental process, and is defined by each individual for only that individual. Multiple “truths” are assumed and accepted as normal (and often valued) in community. [Western/Greek Thought]

Output: Truth is scientific, logical and rational, and typically confers a single “correct” answer. It may take time to discover the truth, but once discovered and defined, it remains static.

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Input: [Topic] Language [Eastern/Hebrew Thought] “Poor” languages (Hebrew, Aramaic), in which most words hold many meanings. These allow the speaker/writer to create multiple “layers” of meaning, where deeper levels of truth can be suggested. [Postmodern Thought] “Rich” languages are valued, because they can be used to create new double-meanings, unique to the individual, and can more precicely describe truth, as seen by the individual. [Western/Greek Thought]

Output: “Rich” languages are valued, because they can precicely describe truth in both absolute and temporal terms.

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Input: [Topic] Humanistic Focus [Eastern/Hebrew Thought] The focus of Hebrew thought is on the community first, and the individual second. [Postmodern Thought] The focus of postmodern thought is on the individual, and communities are only collections of individuals. [Western/Greek Thought]

Output: The focus of Greek thought is on the individual first, and the community second.

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Input: [Topic] Sin [Eastern/Hebrew Thought] Sin is expressed in a person (or community’s) actions. It is wrong behavior which is a product of a person’s faith. [Postmodern Thought] Sin is expressed in a person acting in a manner that is in opposition to his/her expressed beliefs. [Western/Greek Thought]

Output: Sin is expressed in a person’s (or community’s) beliefs or thoughts. What a person knows or believes about faith is emphasized.

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Input: [Topic] Kingdom of God [Eastern/Hebrew Thought] The ‘Kingdom of God’ is being experienced in the present and will continue after one’s death. It is “living life in harmony with God”, and is in evidence by how the people live today. [Postmodern Thought] The ‘Kingdom of God’ (or its equivalent) only exists in the present and is represented by living life in harmony with other people. [Western/Greek Thought]

Output: The ‘Kingdom of God’ is removed from the current world, expressed in the perfect life with God after this world has ended.

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Input: [Topic] Conversation and Debate [Eastern/Hebrew Thought] Valued for the purpose of bringing clarity to how truth is experienced. [Postmodern Thought] Valued for the purpose of understanding how each individual sees truth. [Western/Greek Thought]

Output: Valued only for the purpose of defining what truth is.

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Input: [Lincoln] Willing to use war to advance policy

Output: Opposition to aggressive force and war


Input: [Lincoln] The will of the federal majority

Output: Natural rights, including secession.


Input: [Lincoln] Centralization and consolidation

Output: Decentralization; secession even by small political units


Input: [Lincoln] Politics and law as preferred methods of social change

Output: Persuasion, culture and economy as the preferred methods of social change


Input: [Lincoln] Mercantilism

Output: Free trade and free markets


Input: [Lincoln] Imperialism

Output: Local control


Input: [Lincoln] Moderate opposition to chattel slavery and its spread

Output: Opposition to all forms of slavery: chattel, tax, regulatory and conscription


Input: [Smith Diary] Conference Cutler Cahoon & Hiram spoke on the temple. P. M. Joseph preached funeral Sermon of Gen James Adams-- [Clayton Diary] P.M. at the conference Prest. J. preached Judge Adams funeral sermon. The people were well edified and a very good feeling prevailed throughout. [Times and Seasons]

Output: Funeral of James Adams Monday, 2 o'clock P. M. Conference reassembled, and listened with profound attention, to an impressive discourse from President Joseph Smith, commemorative of the decease of James Adams, Esq., late of this city, and an honorable, worthy, useful, and esteemed member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.


Input: [Smith Diary] All men know that all men must die.--What is the object of our coming into existence then dying and falling away to be here no more? This is a subject we ought to study more than any other. which we ought to study day and night.--If we have any claim on our heavenly father for any thing it is for knowledge on this important subject--could we read and comprehend all that has been written from the days of Adam on the relations of man to God & angels. and the spirits of just men in a future state. we should know very little about it. [Times and Seasons]

Output: We Should Seek to Understand Life and Death He spoke of the importance of our understanding the reasons and causes of out exposure to the vicissitudes of life, and of death; and the designs and purposes of God, in our coming into the world, our sufferings here, and our departure hence--that it is but reasonable to suppose that God would reveal something in reference to the matter--the ignorance of the world in reference to their true condition, and relation. Reading the experience of others, or the revelations given to them, can never give us a comprehensive view of our condition and true relation to God.


Input: [Smith Diary] Could you gaze in heaven 5 minutes you would know more than you possibly can know by read all that ever was written on the subject. We are one only capable of comprehending that certain things exist. which we may acquire by certain fixed principles-- [Times and Seasons]

Output: Need Revelation - Ordinances Knowledge of these things, can only be obtained by experience in these things, through the ordinance of God set forth for that purpose. Annihilation Better than Disappointmenst in Resurrection He remarked that the disappointment of hopes and expectations at the resurrection, would be indescribably dreadful. 1


Input: [Smith Diary] If men would acquired salvation they have got to be subject to certain rules & principles which were fixed by an unalterable decree before the world was, before they leave this world. [Times and Seasons]

Output: Organization of Spirits - Obey Ordinances for Salvation - Abr. 3:5-3:19 That the organization of the spiritual and heavenly worlds, and of spiritual and heavenly beings, was agreeably to the most perfect order and harmony--that their limits, and bounds were fixed irrevocably, and voluntarily subscribed to by themselves--subscribed to upon the earth--hence the importance of embracing and subscribing to principles of eternal truth. He assured the saints that truth in reference to these matters, can, and may be known, through the revelations of God in the way of his ordinances, and in answer to prayer.


Input: [Smith Diary] what did they learn by coming to the spirits of just men made perfect? is it written. No! The spirits of just men are made ministering servants to those who are sealed unto life eternal. & it is through them that the sealing power comes down-- The spirit of Patriarch adam [Adams] now is one of the spirits of the just men made--and if revealed now, must be revealed in fire. and the glory could not be endured--Jesus shewed himself to his disciples and they thought it was his spirit. & they were afraid to approach his spirit. Angels have advanced higher in knowledge & power than spirits ¶ Judge Adams had some enemies, but such a man ought not to have had an enemy. I saw him first at springfield, when on my Way from Mo. to Washington. he sought me out when a stranger. took me to his house. encouraged & cheered me & give me money-- when men are prepared. they are better off to go home.-- [Burgess Record] A great many men suppose there is no difference between a spirit an angel and a spirit of a just man made perfect but Paul makes a distinction in the 12 chap of Hebrews he tells us that the hebrew church had come into the presence of God and Angels and to the spirits of just men made perfect The spirit of a just man made perfect if he made his appearance he would appear or be enveloped in flaming fire and no man in this mortal state could endure it, but an angel could come and appear as an other man for Paul says be careful to entertain an strangers for some have entertained Angels unawares. But to prove spirits view the Saviour after his resurrection when he appeared unto his diciples. they were afraid and thought they had seen a spirit but he convinces them of their mistake by teling them to handle him for says he a spirit has not flesh and bones as ye see me have. J Smith Prophet. [Times and Seasons]

Output: Spirits of Just Men - Reveal Endowment - Spirits and Angels The Hebrew church "came unto the spirits of just men made perfect, and unto an innumerable company of angels, unto God the Father of all, and to Jesus Christ the Mediator of the New Covenant;" but what they learned, has not been, and could not have been written. What object was gained by this communication with the spirits of the just, &c.? It was the established order of the kingdom of God--the keys of power and knowledge were with them to communicate to the saints--hence the importance of understanding the distinction between the spirits of the just, and angels. Spirits can only be revealed in flaming fire, or glory. Angels have advanced farther--their light and glory being tabernacled, and hence appear in bodily shape. ¶ Concerning brother James Adams, he remarked, that it should appear strange that so good and so great a man was hated. The deceased ought never to have had an enemy. But so it was, wherever light shone, it stirred up darkness. Truth and error, good and evil, cannot be reconciled. Judge Adams had been a most intimate friend.


Input: [Smith Diary] Bro Adams has gone to open up a more effectual door for the dead.-- ¶ Flesh and blood cannot go there but flesh and bones quickened by the Spirit of God can If we would be sober, & watch in fasting and prayer, God would turn away sickness from our midst. Hasten the work of the temple. and all the work of the Last Days. Let the elders & saints do away light mindedness and be sober.-- [Times and Seasons]

Output: James Adams Received Endowment He had anointed him to the Patriarchal power--to receive the keys of knowledge, and power, by revelation to himself. He had had revelations concerning his departure, and had gone to a more important work--of opening up a more effectual door for the dead. The spirits of the just are exalted to a greater and more glorious work--hence they are blessed in departing hence.2 Spirits of Just can Observe Us Enveloped in flaming fire, they are not far from us, and know and understand our thoughts, feelings and motions, and are often pained therewith. ¶ President Smith concluded with exhortations to the church to renew their exertions to forward the work of the Temple, and in walking before the Lord in soberness and righteousness. ¶ Such is a faint outline of the discourse of President Joseph Smith, which was delivered with his usual feeling and pathos; and was listened to with the most profound and eager attention by the multitude, who hung upon his instructions, anxious to learn and pursue the path of eternal life.


Input: [0] Giving of blessings [B’REISHIT] God blesses the work of creation and the Sabbath. [V’ZOT HA’BRACHA]

Output: Moses blesses the each of the Tribes.

Rabbi Laura | wonder, wisdom and whimsy from Rabbi Laura Novak Winer, RJE


Input: [0] Strength, fertility [B’REISHIT] “Be fruitful and multiply” is the very first commandment in the Torah. [V’ZOT HA’BRACHA]

Output: Moses blesses the each of the tribes, bestowing upon them abundance, strength to overcome challenges and future generations to inhabit the land.

Rabbi Laura | wonder, wisdom and whimsy from Rabbi Laura Novak Winer, RJE


Input: [0] Completion of a task [B’REISHIT] “And God saw that it was good.” At the end of each day God reflects upon God’s work, declaring it completed and good. [V’ZOT HA’BRACHA]

Output: V’zot Habracha is Moses’ final moments, the time in which he completes his task of bringing the Israelites to the Promised Land

Rabbi Laura | wonder, wisdom and whimsy from Rabbi Laura Novak Winer, RJE


Input: [0] Lifecycle moments [B’REISHIT] We read about the creation of the universe and the birth of humanity. [V’ZOT HA’BRACHA]

Output: We read about the death or Moses, as well as witness the birth of the nation as they make a final approach into the Promised Land.

Rabbi Laura | wonder, wisdom and whimsy from Rabbi Laura Novak Winer, RJE


Input: [0] Boundaries of the land [B’REISHIT] We learn the location and boundaries of the Garden of Eden. [V’ZOT HA’BRACHA]

Output: We learn the boundaries of the Promised Land through Moses’ blessings and his viewing it from atop Mt. Nebo

Rabbi Laura | wonder, wisdom and whimsy from Rabbi Laura Novak Winer, RJE


Input: [0] Helpmates/partners [B’REISHIT] God creates humanity as God’s partner in completing creation. And God creates man and woman has helpmates to each other. [V’ZOT HA’BRACHA]

Output: Moses and God have been partners in the process of bringing the Israelites out of slavery, through 40 years in the desert and to the Promised Land.

Rabbi Laura | wonder, wisdom and whimsy from Rabbi Laura Novak Winer, RJE


Input: [0] Disobedience & consequences [B’REISHIT] Adam and Eve face the consequences of eating of the fruit of the Tree and are expelled from the Garden of Eden. [V’ZOT HA’BRACHA]

Output: Moses finally confronts the consequences of his previous disobedience and is prohibited from entering the Promised Land.

Rabbi Laura | wonder, wisdom and whimsy from Rabbi Laura Novak Winer, RJE


Input: [0] Vision/Seeing [B’REISHIT] Upon eating of the fruit of the Tree Adam and Eve’s eyes are opened and they see their nakedness. [V’ZOT HA’BRACHA]

Output: God grants Moses the ability to see the full expanse of the Promised Land from atop Mt Nebo, a feat which is humanly impossible.

Rabbi Laura | wonder, wisdom and whimsy from Rabbi Laura Novak Winer, RJE


Input: [0] God “doing” for humans [B’REISHIT] God clothes Adam and Eve. [V’ZOT HA’BRACHA]

Output: God buries Moses.

Rabbi Laura | wonder, wisdom and whimsy from Rabbi Laura Novak Winer, RJE


Input: [Title] 1. Receiving the Giver [Media] Alternative content [Description]

Output: To receive spiritual gifts, you must know the Giver of the gifts--the Holy Spirit. Copyrighted Recording Length: 55 minutes. The Goodwins' teachings on the gifts of the Holy Spirit and spiritual operations were highly esteemed by Kenneth Hagin, Howard Carter, Gordon Lindsay of Christ for the Nations, and by many other people who heard them. This recording is a thorough examination of the Holy Spirit and His baptism as evidenced by speaking in tongues.

Mel Montgomery Communications International | Celebrating more than 25 Years of Ministering in the Holy Spirit 1989-2015

Spiritual Gifts Series


Input: [Title] 2. The Word of Wisdom [Media] Alternative content [Description]

Output: The Word of Wisdom and how spiritual gifts are to be desired and potentially be received. Copyrighted Recording Length: 55 minutes. Rev. Goodwin gives examples from both scripture and from personal experience of this spiritual gift. He also gives an example of how he refused to follow the counsel of a famous healing evangelist concerning the time to enter ministry--and this decision turned out to be the wisdom of God. This gives a wonderful insight into lessons the Goodwins learned concerning ministry, and how these same lessons can be applied in your life and ministry.

Mel Montgomery Communications International | Celebrating more than 25 Years of Ministering in the Holy Spirit 1989-2015

Spiritual Gifts Series


Input: [Title] 3. The Word of Knowledge [Media] Alternative content [Description]

Output: The Word of Knowledge, and how it can work in conjunction with other spiritual gifts. Copyrighted Recording Length: 55 minutes. Dad gives examples of this gift from the Old and New Testaments and from personal experience. He further gives directions on how it may manifest, and how it may operate in conjunction with other spiritual gifts.

Mel Montgomery Communications International | Celebrating more than 25 Years of Ministering in the Holy Spirit 1989-2015

Spiritual Gifts Series


Input: [Title] 4. The Discerning of Spirits [Media] Alternative content [Description]

Output: The discerning of spirits, how it operated in the Goodwins' ministry and how it can operate in yours. Copyrighted Recording Length: 55 minutes. He cites examples from scripture and examples from incidents that had happened in the Goodwin's church. He gives a particularly interesting example of a deacon in their former church, who had a wrong spirit. Brother Goodwin also draws from the reminiscinces of old Pentecostal saints who had been present in the early Pentecostal outpouring at Topeka and Azusa Street.

Mel Montgomery Communications International | Celebrating more than 25 Years of Ministering in the Holy Spirit 1989-2015

Spiritual Gifts Series


Input: [Title] 5. The Gift of Prophecy [Media] Alternative content [Description]

Output: There is a great difference between a believer prophesying and someone who stands in the office of a prophet. Copyrighted Recording Length: 42 minutes. He gives wise advice about prophecy to those who are called to ministry. And he tells an interesting story about a song leader in one of their previous churches who began to wonder whether Mom and Dad Goodwin were rehearsing the messages in tongues and interpretations in advance, and then just performing a pre-arranged script in the church services. God answered the man's doubts. (In spite of being cleaned up by our sound expert, this recording still retains a muffled sound. You may need to adjust your sound settings in order to hear this recording in full clarity).

Mel Montgomery Communications International | Celebrating more than 25 Years of Ministering in the Holy Spirit 1989-2015

Spiritual Gifts Series


Input: [Title] 6. The Gift of Faith [Media] Alternative content [Description]

Output: There are clear distinctions between saving faith, the fruit of faith, and the specific supernatural gift of faith. Copyrighted Recording Length: 49 minutes. Includes the story of the healing of Mr. Stone, whom the doctors expected him to die before the night was out. When first stricken, Mr. Stone--an unbeliever--said, "Call the doctor. And if the doctor won't come, call Brother and Sister Goodwin. I have more faith in their prayers than in all the doctors in the world." My brothers and sisters that is exactly how we should be seen by the world--as the bringers of God's power and mercy. When there is no hope in the natural, there is still hope in God.

Mel Montgomery Communications International | Celebrating more than 25 Years of Ministering in the Holy Spirit 1989-2015

Spiritual Gifts Series


Input: [Title] 7. The Working of Miracles [Media] Alternative content [Description]

Output: The Working of Miracles, examples from the Bible and personal experience. Copyrighted Recording Length: 47 minutes. The Goodwins experienced numerous manifestations of the gift of the Working of Miracles. Therefore, their teachings concerning this gift will help you to reach up to God and believe for the manifestation of this gift. Brother Goodwin accepts questions from the class.

Mel Montgomery Communications International | Celebrating more than 25 Years of Ministering in the Holy Spirit 1989-2015

Spiritual Gifts Series


Input: [Title] 8. Gifts of Healings [Media] Alternative content [Description]

Output: How the Goodwins understood and ministered to others through the Gifts of Healings. Copyrighted Recording Length: 51 minutes. It is through the manifestation of the Gifts of Healings, and through other spiritual operations, that the world will be confronted with the reality of the power of Christ's resurrection. Conviction of sin will follow when the Gospel is preached, and multitudes will be turned from darkness to light.

Mel Montgomery Communications International | Celebrating more than 25 Years of Ministering in the Holy Spirit 1989-2015

Spiritual Gifts Series


Input: [Title] 9. Tongues and Interpretation [Media] Alternative content [Description]

Output: The proper order in exercising the Gift of Diverse Kinds of Tongues and the Interpretation of Tongues. Copyrighted Recording Length: 41 minutes. God has invested great spiritual potential in the gifts of Divers Kinds of Tongues and the Interpretation of Tongues. The Goodwins were among the few that ever searched out the depths of these gifts, and walked in the full power of them. Dad interprets a couple of messages in tongues from the class.

Mel Montgomery Communications International | Celebrating more than 25 Years of Ministering in the Holy Spirit 1989-2015

Spiritual Gifts Series


Input: [Title] 10. Summary of Spiritual Gifts [Media] Alternative content [Description]

Output: A summary of all that Brother Goodwin has taught up to this point including key insights concerning the operation of spiritual gifts. Copyrighted Recording Length: 42 minutes. Now you have heard a complete overview of the principles Mom and Dad Goodwin taught and demonstrated concerning spiritual operations and the orderly exercise thereof. from this point onward, you can listen to the other Goodwin recordings and expand your understanding of spiritual operations. The Goodwins never believed that they had a "special anointing." They taught that any minister or church could see the same intensity of spiritual operations if that minister or ministry would follow the Lord in humility and apply these principles in faith.

Mel Montgomery Communications International | Celebrating more than 25 Years of Ministering in the Holy Spirit 1989-2015

Spiritual Gifts Series


Input: [Our salvation (Eph. 2:8,9)] saved from sin [Israel & Gideon (Judges 7)]

Output: saved from Midian

Grace of God: Mercy, Works, Law, Obedience, & Salvation in the Bible


Input: [Our salvation (Eph. 2:8,9)] a gift from God [Israel & Gideon (Judges 7)]

Output: a gift from God

Grace of God: Mercy, Works, Law, Obedience, & Salvation in the Bible


Input: [Our salvation (Eph. 2:8,9)] by grace [Israel & Gideon (Judges 7)]

Output: by grace

Grace of God: Mercy, Works, Law, Obedience, & Salvation in the Bible


Input: [Our salvation (Eph. 2:8,9)] not earned by human works [Israel & Gideon (Judges 7)]

Output: not earned by human hands

Grace of God: Mercy, Works, Law, Obedience, & Salvation in the Bible


Input: [Our salvation (Eph. 2:8,9)] man cannot boast [Israel & Gideon (Judges 7)]

Output: man cannot glory

Grace of God: Mercy, Works, Law, Obedience, & Salvation in the Bible


Input: [Our salvation (Eph. 2:8,9)] conditions (obedience) required [Israel & Gideon (Judges 7)]

Output: conditions (obedience) required

Grace of God: Mercy, Works, Law, Obedience, & Salvation in the Bible


Input: And Pharaoh spoke to Joseph thought expressed by the natural but belonging to the celestial of the spiritual.

Output: what we think in our conscious natural mind is a reaction by correspondence to what we think in our unconscious spiritual mind

Laws of Correspondences Lecture Notes Part 3 Dr. Leon James Spring 2008

THEISTIC PSYCHOLOGY SCIENCE spiritual-natural correspondences of Divine Speech


Input: In my dream what has been foreseen in a state of obscurity.

Output: our natural understanding of truth and reality is obscure or unclear compared to our rational understanding based on interior-natural correspondences of Sacred Scripture

Laws of Correspondences Lecture Notes Part 3 Dr. Leon James Spring 2008

THEISTIC PSYCHOLOGY SCIENCE spiritual-natural correspondences of Divine Speech


Input: Behold, I was standing on the bank of the river from boundary to boundary

Output: our mental organs are arranged in top-down discrete layers that do not overlap but function together by the laws of correspondences

Laws of Correspondences Lecture Notes Part 3 Dr. Leon James Spring 2008

THEISTIC PSYCHOLOGY SCIENCE spiritual-natural correspondences of Divine Speech


Input: And behold, out of the river at the boundary

Output: the layer that separates the conscious natural mind from the unconscious spiritual mind

Laws of Correspondences Lecture Notes Part 3 Dr. Leon James Spring 2008

THEISTIC PSYCHOLOGY SCIENCE spiritual-natural correspondences of Divine Speech


Input: Seven cows were coming up the truths belonging to the natural

Output: the conscious knowledge we acquire by study and comprehension of Sacred Scripture

Laws of Correspondences Lecture Notes Part 3 Dr. Leon James Spring 2008

THEISTIC PSYCHOLOGY SCIENCE spiritual-natural correspondences of Divine Speech


Input: Fat-fleshed embodiments of charity

Output: applying the truths of Sacred Scripture to one's daily willing and thinking, thus effecting character reformation and regeneration

Laws of Correspondences Lecture Notes Part 3 Dr. Leon James Spring 2008

THEISTIC PSYCHOLOGY SCIENCE spiritual-natural correspondences of Divine Speech


Input: And beautiful in form expressions of faith resulting from these

Output: the progressive understanding of still higher correspondences of Sacred Scripture, from natural, to interior-natural, to spiritual and celestial-rational

Laws of Correspondences Lecture Notes Part 3 Dr. Leon James Spring 2008

THEISTIC PSYCHOLOGY SCIENCE spiritual-natural correspondences of Divine Speech


Input: And they fed in the sedge instruction

Output: character reformation and regeneration is only by means of the truths of Sacred Scripture, hence from Divine Speech of the Divine Human

Laws of Correspondences Lecture Notes Part 3 Dr. Leon James Spring 2008

THEISTIC PSYCHOLOGY SCIENCE spiritual-natural correspondences of Divine Speech


Input: And behold, seven other cows were coming up after them falsities present in the natural close by them

Output: there is a tendency in the natural mind, from inherited evil, to prefer falsified truths from Sacred Scripture, which allow us to retain many inherited hellish traits and enjoyments

Laws of Correspondences Lecture Notes Part 3 Dr. Leon James Spring 2008

THEISTIC PSYCHOLOGY SCIENCE spiritual-natural correspondences of Divine Speech


Input: Weak and extremely bad in form empty and lacking in faith

Output: such falsified truths are contrary to rational spirituality and the truths of Sacred Scripture, hence they cannot effect character reformation and regeneration

Laws of Correspondences Lecture Notes Part 3 Dr. Leon James Spring 2008

THEISTIC PSYCHOLOGY SCIENCE spiritual-natural correspondences of Divine Speech


Input: And lean-fleshed lacking in charity

Output: their lack of power against our evil traits is because they are not rational, and only rational truths from Sacred Scripture have this power

Laws of Correspondences Lecture Notes Part 3 Dr. Leon James Spring 2008

THEISTIC PSYCHOLOGY SCIENCE spiritual-natural correspondences of Divine Speech


Input: I have not seen anything like them in all the land of Egypt for badness which were such that they could not by any means be joined to forms of truth and good.

Output: falsified truths are discordant with the truths of Sacred Scripture that we acquire in our rational understanding

Laws of Correspondences Lecture Notes Part 3 Dr. Leon James Spring 2008

THEISTIC PSYCHOLOGY SCIENCE spiritual-natural correspondences of Divine Speech


Input: And the lean and bad cows devoured falsities which were not expressions of faith and not embodiments of charity would banish

Output: truths from Sacred Scripture are falsified in our mind due to our desire to use them for selfish purposes and personal gain

Laws of Correspondences Lecture Notes Part 3 Dr. Leon James Spring 2008

THEISTIC PSYCHOLOGY SCIENCE spiritual-natural correspondences of Divine Speech


Input: The first seven fat cows truths which were expressions of faith derived from charity

Output: truths from Sacred Scripture remain genuine in our understanding if our motive is to be a better person

Laws of Correspondences Lecture Notes Part 3 Dr. Leon James Spring 2008

THEISTIC PSYCHOLOGY SCIENCE spiritual-natural correspondences of Divine Speech


Input: And they devoured them completely an interior banishing

Output: falsified truths in our mind lead us to vastated mental states in which all truths seem to have disappeared from our mind

Laws of Correspondences Lecture Notes Part 3 Dr. Leon James Spring 2008

THEISTIC PSYCHOLOGY SCIENCE spiritual-natural correspondences of Divine Speech


Input: And no one would have known that they had devoured them completely the truths of good were no longer discernible

Output: once we falsify truths of Sacred Scripture that are in our mind we are unable to differentiate between truths and falsified truths

Laws of Correspondences Lecture Notes Part 3 Dr. Leon James Spring 2008

THEISTIC PSYCHOLOGY SCIENCE spiritual-natural correspondences of Divine Speech


Input: And their appearance was malign, as it had been at the beginning no communication or joining together existed

Output: the state of vastation that ensues prevents further progress in regeneration

Laws of Correspondences Lecture Notes Part 3 Dr. Leon James Spring 2008

THEISTIC PSYCHOLOGY SCIENCE spiritual-natural correspondences of Divine Speech


Input: And I awoke a state of enlightenment

Output: after the mental vastation, the Divine Psychologist provides a state of enlightenment and peace

Laws of Correspondences Lecture Notes Part 3 Dr. Leon James Spring 2008

THEISTIC PSYCHOLOGY SCIENCE spiritual-natural correspondences of Divine Speech


Input: [Articles of Confederation] Congress could request states to pay taxes [Constitution] Congress has right to levy taxes on individuals [0]

Output: Levying taxes

Articles of Confederation vs. the Constitution


Input: [Articles of Confederation] No system of federal courts [Constitution] Court system created to deal with issues between citizens, states [0]

Output: Federal courts

Articles of Confederation vs. the Constitution


Input: [Articles of Confederation] No provision to regulate interstate trade [Constitution] Congress has right to regulate trade between states [0]

Output: Regulation of trade

Articles of Confederation vs. the Constitution


Input: [Articles of Confederation] No executive with power. President of U.S. merely presided over Congress [Constitution] Executive branch headed by President who chooses Cabinet and has checks on power of judiciary and legislature [0]

Output: Executive

Articles of Confederation vs. the Constitution


Input: [Articles of Confederation] 13/13 needed to amend Articles [Constitution] 2/3 of both houses of Congress plus 3/4 of state legislatures or national convention [0]

Output: Amending document

Articles of Confederation vs. the Constitution


Input: [Articles of Confederation] Each state received 1 vote regardless of size [Constitution] Upper house (Senate) with 2 votes; lower house (House of Representatives) based on population [0]

Output: Representation of states

Articles of Confederation vs. the Constitution


Input: [Articles of Confederation] Congress could not draft troops, dependent on states to contribute forces [Constitution] Congress can raise an army to deal with military situations [0]

Output: Raising an army

Articles of Confederation vs. the Constitution


Input: [Articles of Confederation] No control of trade between states [Constitution] Interstate commerce controlled by Congress [0]

Output: Interstate commerce

Articles of Confederation vs. the Constitution


Input: [Articles of Confederation] Complicated system of arbitration [Constitution] Federal court system to handle disputes [0]

Output: Disputes between states

Articles of Confederation vs. the Constitution


Input: [Articles of Confederation] Sovereignty resides in states [Constitution] Constitution the supreme law of the land [0]

Output: Sovereignty

Articles of Confederation vs. the Constitution


Input: [Articles of Confederation] 9/13 needed to approve legislation [Constitution] 50%+1 of both houses plus signature of President [0]

Output: Passing laws

Articles of Confederation vs. the Constitution


Input: [Early church] in Ephesus [Christ speaking as:] He, "who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks among the seven golden lampstands" [acknowledgement] hard work, perseverance, cannot tolerate evil men; "disgust Nicolaites as he disgusts****", and discerned false apostles; pacience and bearing up for his name's sake; and has not grown weary. [rebuke] "...you abandoned the love you had at first." ..."repent and do the works you did at first. If not, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place, unless you repent."

Output: "To him who overcomes I will grant to eat of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God."

The "7 Churches" of the Revelation, and the Churches of today


Input: [Early church] in Smyrna [Christ speaking as:] "he who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life" [acknowledgement] "I know your afflictions and your poverty - yet you are rich - and the slander of those who say that they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan." [rebuke] "Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. "

Output: "Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life. He who conquers shall not be hurt by the second death.'"

The "7 Churches" of the Revelation, and the Churches of today


Input: [Early church] in Pergamum [Christ speaking as:] he "who has the sharp two-edged sword". [acknowledgement] "you remain true to my name and you did not deny my faith even in the days of Antipas my faithful witness, who was put to death among you, where Satan dwells." [rebuke] Some who hold the teaching of Balaam: Balak- cult with eating food sacrificed to idols and practices of sexual immorality; some Nicolaitans. "Repent then. If not, I will come to you soon and war against them with the sword of my mouth."

Output: "To him who overcomes I will give some of the hidden manna, and I will give him a white stone, with a new name written on the stone which no one knows except him who receives it."'

The "7 Churches" of the Revelation, and the Churches of today


Input: [Early church] in Thyatira [Christ speaking as:] "the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and whose feet are like burnished bronze" [acknowledgement] "I know your deeds, your love and faith and service and perseverance, and that your latter works exceed the first". [rebuke] They tolerate the false prophetess Jezebel practicing temple prostitution and eating food sacrificed to idols. Threat: to suffer intensely, unless they repent, and strike her children dead. "I will give to each of you as your works deserve". To the rest who do not hold her teaching: "I do not lay upon you any other burden; only hold fast what you have, until I come."

Output: "To him who overcomes and does my works to the end, I will give authority over the nations, and he shall rule them with a rod of iron, as when earthen pots are broken in pieces, even as I myself have received power from my Father; I will also give him the morning star."

The "7 Churches" of the Revelation, and the Churches of today


Input: [Early church] in Sardis [Christ speaking as:] He, "who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars" [acknowledgement] "I know your works". "You have still a few names in Sardis, people who have not soiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white, for they are worthy." [rebuke] "you have the reputation of being alive, and you are dead. Awake, and strengthen what is about to die, for I have not found your works perfect in the sight of my God." Remember what you received and heard; keep that, and repent. If you will not awake, I will come like a thief".

Output: "He who overcomes, like them, shall be dressed in white, and I will not remove his name out of the book of life; I will acknowledge his name before my Father and his angels."

The "7 Churches" of the Revelation, and the Churches of today


Input: [Early church] in Philadelphia [Christ speaking as:] "the holy one, the true one, who has the key of David, who opens and no one shall shut, who shuts and no one opens" [acknowledgement] "I know your works. I know that you have a little power, and yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name. Because you have kept my word of enduring patiently, I will keep you from the hour of trial which is going to come on the whole world, to try those who live on the earth." [rebuke] "I will make those of the synagogue of Satan who say that they are Jews and are not, but lie - I will make them come and bow down before your feet, and learn that I have loved you." "Hold fast what you have, so that no one may take your crown.

Output: Him who overcomes, I will make a pillar in the temple of my God; never shall he leave it, and I will write on him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem which comes down from my God out of heaven, and my own new name.

The "7 Churches" of the Revelation, and the Churches of today


Input: [Early church] in Laodicea [Christ speaking as:] "the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God's creation" [acknowledgement] ("I know your deeds"; but here is no clear positive acknowledgement.) [rebuke] "because you are lukewarm****, neither cold nor hot, I will spew you out of my mouth". "...You don't know, that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked. Therefore I counsel you to buy from me gold refined by fire...", "and white clothes...", "and salve to anoint your eyes...". "Those whom I love, I rebuke and chasten; so be zealous and repent."

Output: "Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if any one hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me. Him who overcomes, I will grant to sit with me on my throne, as I myself overcame and sat down with my Father on his throne."

The "7 Churches" of the Revelation, and the Churches of today


Input: [Meaning in Christianity] Jesus is teaching sinners, emphasizing their need and opportunity to be reconciled with God. [Meaning in Buddhism] Buddha is teaching spiritually advanced disciples (arhats) the need for attaining a higher position, that of a bodhisattva. [Topic in the parable]

Output: The context


Input: [Meaning in Christianity] God and the sinners [Meaning in Buddhism] Buddha (the ultimate impersonal Buddha nature) and the ones struggling to attain it [Topic in the parable]

Output: The characters


Input: [Meaning in Christianity] The human attitude of rebellion against God, called sin [Meaning in Buddhism] Ignorance starts the wheel of karma. [Topic in the parable]

Output: The meaning of the son's departure from home


Input: [Meaning in Christianity] The human condition under the power of sin, away from personal communion with God [Meaning in Buddhism] Karma and reincarnation force one to wander from one physical existence to the next [Topic in the parable]

Output: The son's miserable condition


Input: [Meaning in Christianity] A personal decision to leave sin, called repentance [Meaning in Buddhism] Karma and reincarnation lead one to the proper level where wisdom and spiritual progress can be attained. [Topic in the parable]

Output: The decision to return home


Input: [Meaning in Christianity] Complete forgiveness of sin and restoration to personal fellowship with God [Meaning in Buddhism] Buddha's "grace" makes one progress little by little toward liberation. One has to deserve his position by a process of spiritual development. [Topic in the parable]

Output: The father's attitude at the son's arrival


Input: [Meaning in Christianity] God the Son incarnated as Jesus Christ paid the price for our forgiveness through His death and resurrection. [Meaning in Buddhism] The disciple has to "pay himself" the price for erasing his ignorance, by constantly accumulating wisdom. [Topic in the parable]

Output: Who pays the damage for the lost fortune


Input: [Meaning in Christianity] Eternal communion with God in His kingdom [Meaning in Buddhism] Attaining an impersonal Ultimate Reality (shunya), where there is no room for personal communion [Topic in the parable]

Output: The son's inheritance


Input: [Mark 12:1-12] 'A certain man planted a vineyard, and set an hedge about it, and digged a place for the winefat, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country. [Luke 20:9-19] A certain man planted a vineyard, and let it forth to husbandman, and went into a far country for a long time. [Matt. 21:33-46]

Output: There was a certain house- holder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandman, and went into a far country:

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Input: [Mark 12:1-12] 'And at the season he sent to the husbandmen a servant, that he might receive from the husbandmen of the fruits of the vineyard. And they caught him, and beat him, and sent him away empty. [Luke 20:9-19] 'And at the season he sent a servant to the husbandmen, that they should give him of the fruit of the vineyard : but the husbandmen beat him, and sent him away empty. [Matt. 21:33-46]

Output: and when the time of the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen, that they might receive the fruits of it. And the husbandman took his servants, and beat one, and killed another, and stoned another.

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Input: [Mark 12:1-12] 'And again he sent unto them another servant; and at him they cast stones, and wounded him in the head, and sent him away shamefully handled. And again he sent another, and him they killed, and many others; beating some, and killing some. [Luke 20:9-19] 'And again he sent another servant: and they beat him also, and entreated him shamefully, and sent him away empty.'And again he sent a third: and they wounded him also, and cast him out. [Matt. 21:33-46]

Output: Again, he sent other servants more than the first: and they did unto them likewise.

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Input: [Mark 12:1-12] 'Having yet therefore one son, his well-beloved, he sent him also last unto them, saying, They will reverence my son. But those husbandman said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and the inheritance shall be ours.' And they took him, and killed him, and cast him out of the vineyard. [Luke 20:9-19] Then said the lord of the vineyard, What shall I do? I will send my beloved son: it may be they will reverence him when they see him. 'But when the husbandmen saw him, they reasoned among themselves, saying, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, that the inheritance may be ours.' So they cast him out of the vineyard, and killed him. [Matt. 21:33-46]

Output: But last of all he sent unto them his son, saying, They will reverence my son. But when the husbandmen saw the son, they said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and let us seize on his inheritance, And they caught him, and cast him out of the vineyard, and slew him.

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Input: [Mark 12:1-12] What shall therefore the lord of the vineyard do? He will come and destroy the husbandmen, and will give the vineyard unto others. [Luke 20:9-19] What therefore shall the lord of the vineyard do unto them? He shall come and destroy these husbandmen, and shall give the vineyard to others. And when they heard it, they said, God forbid. [Matt. 21:33-46]

Output: When the lord therefore of the vineyard cometh, what will he do unto those husbandmen? They said unto him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men and will let Out his vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons.

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Input: [Mark 12:1-12] 'And have ye not read this Scripture; The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner: this was the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes? [Luke 20:9-19] 'And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner? 'Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder. [Matt. 21:33-46]

Output: Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the Scriptures, The stone which the builders, rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes? Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof. And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.

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Input: [Mark 12:1-12] 'And they sought to lay hold on him, but feared the people: for they knew that he bad spoken the parable against them: and they left him, and went their way.' [Luke 20:9-19] 'And the chief priests and the scribes the same hour sought to lay hands on him; and they feared the people; for they perceived that he had spoken this parable against them.' [Matt. 21:33-46]

Output: And when the chief priests and Pharisees had heard his parables, they perceived that he spake of them. But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.'

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Input: [0] I [Catholic] I, the Lord, am your God. You shall not have other gods besides me. [Protestant*] You shall have no other gods but me. [Jewish]

Output: I am the Lord your G-d who has taken you out of the land of Egypt.


Input: [0] II [Catholic] You shall not take the name of the Lord, your God, in vain. [Protestant*] You shall not make unto you any graven images. [Jewish]

Output: You shall have no other gods but me.


Input: [0] III [Catholic] Remember to keep holy the Lord's Day. [Protestant*] You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain. [Jewish]

Output: You shall not take the name of the Lord your G-d in vain.


Input: [0] IV [Catholic] Honor your father and your mother. [Protestant*] You shall remember the Sabbath and keep it Holy. [Jewish]

Output: You shall remember the Sabbath and keep it Holy.


Input: [0] V [Catholic] You shall not kill. [Protestant*] Honor your mother and father. [Jewish]

Output: Honor your mother and father.


Input: [0] VI [Catholic] You shall not commit adultery. [Protestant*] You shall not murder. [Jewish]

Output: You shall not murder.


Input: [0] VII [Catholic] You shall not steal. [Protestant*] You shall not commit adultery. [Jewish]

Output: You shall not commit adultery.


Input: [0] VIII [Catholic] You shall not bear false witness. [Protestant*] You shall not steal. [Jewish]

Output: You shall not steal.


Input: [0] IX [Catholic] You shall not covet your neighbor's wife. [Protestant*] You shall not bear false witness. [Jewish]

Output: You shall not bear false witness.


Input: [0] X [Catholic] You shall not covet your neighbor's goods. [Protestant*] You shall not covet anything that belongs to your neighbor. [Jewish]

Output: You shall not covet anything that belongs to your neighbor.


Input: [Discipleship Practice] Pray Daily Prayer is essential to the life of faith. It is the chief way we communicate and stay in touch with God. [Ultimate Goal] To pray without ceasing and live prayerfully. [Begin By]

Output: Setting at least one time period each day when you will talk with God.


Input: [Discipleship Practice] Worship Continually Communal worship is the primary way Christians connect both with God and each other. [Ultimate Goal] Worship God in every moment of life and join with Gods people in worship as often as possible. [Begin By]

Output: Worshiping with a congregation every Sunday.


Input: [Discipleship Practice] Study Diligently Studying the Bible, theology, and Christian history develops our minds and helps us to focus our thinking on Gods will. [Ultimate Goal] Significant daily time devoted to study and several group learning experiences each week. [Begin By]

Output: Participating in at least one group learning experience each week.


Input: [Discipleship Practice] Live Faithfully To have integrity our lives must reflect what we believe, and we must seek to live in harmony with Gods will. [Ultimate Goal] Complete honesty and integrity. [Begin By]

Output: Seeking Gods help in overcoming bad habits and behaviors.


Input: [Discipleship Practice] Serve Creatively All Christians are called to ministry in Jesus name. In our ministry we should creatively channel our spiritual gifts and interests to give glory to God. [Ultimate Goal] Generate ministries in which you engage others as partners in ministry with you. [Begin By]

Output: Engaging in one ministry activity.


Input: [Discipleship Practice] Give Generously Our lives should reflect the self-giving love of God in Christ by the way we give of ourselves and our resources. [Ultimate Goal] Commit to giving freely of your time and resources (tithing and beyond) as God calls you to give. [Begin By]

Output: Committing to giving a set proportion of your time and your income for Gods work.


Input: [Discipleship Practice] Witness Boldly Openly share your faith with others, both through your words and your actions. [Ultimate Goal] Freely share and discuss your faith and values with everyone you encounter. [Begin By]

Output: Sharing and discussing your faith and values with your family or a close friend.


Input: [Gland] Adrenals – send out adrenaline in response to the fight or flight mechanism of the body. They also get rid of rubbish. They back up the kidneys, which is why we retain fluid when we are stressed. Although the adrenals are above the kidneys they are connected to the base centre because they are the first glands to be formed in the womb. [Cosmic Connection] Sends out the high frequency Divine energy of spiritual enlightenment. [Governing Archangel] Gabriel [Chakra]

Output: Base

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Input: [Gland] Gonads (ovaries & testes) – these glands govern the sexual and reproductive organs of the body. The testes produce sperm and the hormone testosterone. The ovaries release an ovum (an egg) each month and produce oestrogen and progesterone. After the menopause the ovaries reduce oestrogen production. This chakra is responsible for creativity and emotions. [Cosmic Connection] Radiates a high frequency balancing energy and ultimately draws us into the wisom of the Divine Feminine. [Governing Archangel] Gabriel [Chakra]

Output: Sacral

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Input: [Gland] Pancreas – deals with sugar and nourishment. It secretes insulin and digestive enzymes. On another level it enables us to absorb emotional and mental sweetness. This is the first gland to show disease in the body. [Cosmic Connection] Radiates great power and wisdom. [Governing Archangel] Uriel [Chakra]

Output: Solar Plexus

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Input: [Gland] Thymus – governs the immune system. This gland is proportionally bigger in children and is responsible for growth. When it is over-stimulated, arthritis results. If it is under-working, we are vulnerable to immune deficiency diseases, extremes of which are AIDS and cancer. [Cosmic Connection] The cosmic heart sends out the heartbeat of the Universe. [Governing Archangel] Chamuel [Chakra]

Output: Heart

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Input: [Gland] Thyroid – governs the metabolism and the production of antibodies. When it is overactive the eyes bulge. When underactive we may lose our voice or have tired, leathery skin. The parathyroid enables us to absorb calcium and balances the calcium levels to keep our bones strong and healthy. [Cosmic Connection] The cosmic throat chakra transmits the great qualities of power and leadersip. [Governing Archangel] Michael [Chakra]

Output: Throat

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Input: [Gland] Pituitary – is the master gland; it controls the working of all the glands, i.e. urine production and brings in breast milk. This is the gland of eternal life. If we are so programmed, it will send out ageing hormones, so it is our task to reprogramme it to emit rejuvenating hormones. When this chakra is balance we are in balance but it closes down with stress. The hypothalamus, between the pineal and the pituitary glands, controls the pituitary. [Cosmic Connection] The cosmic third eye transmits the light of Mastery. [Governing Archangel] Raphael [Chakra]

Output: Third Eye

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Input: [Gland] Pineal – in this chakra emits and absorbs lights and keeps us in Divine Harmony. It creates melatonin. [Cosmic Connection] The cosmic crown chakra pours out the light of illumination. [Governing Archangel] Jophiel [Chakra]

Output: Crown

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Input: [Gland] The Eight Chakra (just above the crown). The Seat of the Soul, holds the ancient knowledge of our soul contracts and ultimately, our life purpose. It also holds the records of what our souls had agreed as specific lessons in our upcoming lifetimes and past lives. [Cosmic Connection] Is the energy center of divine love, of spiritual compassion and spiritual selflessness. The seat of the soul is the major core star of our energetic system. [Governing Archangel] Zadkiel [Chakra]

Output: Seat of the Soul

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Input: [0] 1. [Antiochus Epiphanies] Antiochus appeared at the end of the Seleucid control over Jerusalem. [The Antichrist] The Antichrist will lead the armies in the end to destroy Israel. Zechariah 12:3,9-10, Revelation 19 [1]

Output: He will appear in the latter time of their kingdoms


Input: [0] 2 [Antiochus Epiphanies] Most of Israel accepted Antiochus except for those who went in hiding and revolted with the Maccabees [The Antichrist] The Antichrist will appear at the end of the age when sin is at its height. [1]

Output: He will appear when the Transgressors are come to the full


Input: [0] 3 [Antiochus Epiphanies] Antiochus was diabolical betraying his brother and his sons, who saved him from the Romans [The Antichrist] The Antichrist will seduce the world through peace. [1]

Output: A king shall arise, Having fierce features, Who understands sinister schemes


Input: [0] 4 [Antiochus Epiphanies] God allowed him to have power for period. [The Antichrist] God allows the Antichrist to come to power. Satan indwells him and works through him [1]

Output: His power shall be mighty, but not by his own power


Input: [0] 5 [Antiochus Epiphanies] Antiochus was a master at deceit and manipulation [The Antichrist] The Antichrist will deceive and fane peace to establish himself. [1]

Output: Through his cunning He shall cause deceit to prosper under his rule


Input: [0] 6 [Antiochus Epiphanies] Antiochus proclaimed himself as god manifest. He demanded worship of himself, pictured as Zeus [The Antichrist] The Antichrist will curse the God of heaven and those who dwell there, he will demand worship by those on earth. [1]

Output: he shall exalt himself in his heart


Input: [0] 7 [Antiochus Epiphanies] Many of the wealthy in Israel submitted to Antiochus, turning Jerusalem into a Greek city. [The Antichrist] The wealthy rather then losing their possessions will submit to the Antichrist [1]

Output: He shall destroy many in their prosperity


Input: [0] 8 [Antiochus Epiphanies] Antiochus set up an image in the Temple and proclaimed himself god, he demanded to be worshiped. He died insane in 164 B.C. having heard of the success of the Maccabees. [The Antichrist] The Antichrist will challenge the God of Israel, by placing an image of himself in the Temple and demanding worship. [1]

Output: He shall even rise against the Prince of princes; But he shall be broken without human means


Input: [0] 9 [Antiochus Epiphanies] Antiochus is a picture of this end time king. [The Antichrist] The event occurs at the end of day, before the return of Christ. [1]

Output: it refers to many days in the future


Input: [DENOMINATION] Bible Ecclesia / Home Bible Fellowships [THE GOOD] We like to see these. They are short-lived. These pop up now and again, often in homes. Often a preacher leaves a big money-driven church and gets back to the Bible and there is a little revival. Home fellowships led by the Brothers devoted to action, no matter the cost, (see writings of Gene Edwards for a description of this), can light Spirit fires that will never go out. Home fellowship groups have been turning the world right side-up, for 2000+ years. [False Prophet] The wive's emotions and half of the guys who stand up to talk. [THE BAD]

Output: Unlikely to challenge the core issues of living in Babylonian society. Can be the "church of the eternal pot-luck supper." Unlikely to survive without the unbiblical "pastor-centric" model, so they tend to morph into Baptists. Men generally don't know what to do with themselves; The men often let the women turn the fellowship into a home-school support group. Can devolve into "book-study" foisted upon them by the promotional efforts of some "Christian" publisher. It takes 2 to 5 years for the brothers to figure out how to lead, by which time they have disbanded because they hate each other, or at best, have resolved never to do anything useful, because action causes infighting. Can be dens of materialism, instead of a place to coordinate selling your possessions and giving to the poor, because bible fellowships often spring up among subdivisions with large homes. Can worship the Bible, or their culture's (mis)interpretation of it, instead of living in the Spirit. Can underestimate the incredible amount of money, collaboration, cooperation and work it takes to actually run a functioning fellowship with skilled, orderly, effective regular meetings with music. Tend to be quickly overcome by demonic forces and commercial culture which can pollute the meetings with poor quality, un-scriptural songs & teachings. Swear oaths, like the rest.

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Input: [DENOMINATION] Mennonites [THE GOOD] Righteous. Calm. Gentle. Nonresistant. Nonviolent. Kind. Very helpful. Very modest. Try not to swear oaths, kinda. Serious about divorce: Divorce almost unheard of. Understand head covering, to a degree. Don't (or shouldn't) take welfare. Politically separated (ideally) Won't use insurance or government benefits (ideally) Except for a strong Pharisiacal tendency, the best overall stable group we've found. [False Prophet] Early Church Fathers & Tradition [THE BAD]

Output: Some Menno's tend to elevate head covering above all other virtues. Rejection of musical instruments, dance, and exuberant praise. Use dispensationalism to invalidate anything in the Old Testament that they don't like. Can be quite judgmental, even when they're wrong. Tradition often elevated above scripture. Pacifism sometimes used as an excuse to escape military service. Often redefine the definition of "oath" to whatever suits them at the moment. There are thousands of sub-types of Mennonites, many know and care almost nothing about Menno Simons and Jacob Amman and their way of following Yahshua. Home, family, business and food can become gods.

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Input: [DENOMINATION] Amish [THE GOOD] Same as Mennonites, even moreso. Incredibly modest. Tend to be the most serious about divorce and not swearing oaths, and maintaining political separation. Have an advanced understanding of community and sustainability. Won't compromise on their convictions. Hard workers. [False Prophet] Tradition [THE BAD]

Output: Same as Mennonites, even moreso. Tradition can almost totally choke out the scripture. Won't change their errors. Focus on multiplying physical children through sexual reproduction instead of focusing on multiplying SPIRITUAL offspring through proclaiming the scripture in lively songs. Have begun buying cheap ingredients at mass-market stores and sell their products to tourists who believe Amish products are "all natural" and "wholesome." Serious health crisis ensuing.

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Input: [DENOMINATION] Pentecostal / Charismatic / Assembly Of God [THE GOOD] Embrace most of the whole bible's teachings on music, which is a conduit of Spirit. Very exuberant. Excited about the faith. Some are modest. [False Prophet] Emotion [THE BAD]

Output: Can lack discretion and be open to demonic manifestations. Can lack logic. Can overly focus on emotion. Can be materialistic. Can lack substance. Long sermons and prayers. Can develop a dual personality: holy at church, sinful at home.

Comparison SURVEY OF CHRISTIAN DENOMINATIONS


Input: [DENOMINATION] Adventists [THE GOOD] Amazing recognition of the importance of the Sabbath and certain other commandments. Missionary zeal. Helpful. Generally kind. Health-savvy. [False Prophet] Ellen G. White [THE BAD]

Output: Tend to turn the Sabbath into a mere Sunday one-day-early. Tend to only focus on select Old-Testament commands and ignore others. Will ignore or misinterpret the scripture in blind faith in Ellen G. White, whose writings naturally have some errors. Will Swear oaths just like the pagans, for example. Woman-dominated.

Comparison SURVEY OF CHRISTIAN DENOMINATIONS


Input: [DENOMINATION] Hebrew Roots [THE GOOD] Amazing depth of learning of Hebrew spirituality. Rich and powerful expressions. [False Prophet] Jewish tradition/Talmud [THE BAD]

Output: Mono-focus on Sacred Name and Mosiac Law. Lack of understanding of Galatians, which commands that we should not enter into the Sinai contract. Legalistic at times. Infected with errors of Zionism. Swear oaths.

Comparison SURVEY OF CHRISTIAN DENOMINATIONS


Input: [DENOMINATION] Baptists [THE GOOD] Fairly well-organized. Civil. Decent. Fairly decent doctrine. [False Prophet] Protestant reformers [THE BAD]

Output: Lukewarm. Worldly. Mono-focus on salvation as an acquisition. Swear oaths. Sloppy grace often without fruit.

Comparison SURVEY OF CHRISTIAN DENOMINATIONS


Input: [DENOMINATION] Seeker-Sensitive Churches / Non-Denom's / [THE GOOD] Relevant. Well-produced, efficient, impactful presentations. Some focus on the Word. Fairly well-organized. Civil. Decent. Fairly decent doctrine. [False Prophet] Popular Culture [THE BAD]

Output: Afraid to speak the heavy truths. Worldly. Likely to attract followers looking for entertainment, who will fall away when commitment and dying to self are required. Swear oaths.

Comparison SURVEY OF CHRISTIAN DENOMINATIONS


Input: [DENOMINATION] Presbyterians / Lutherans / Methodists / Episcopalians [THE GOOD] Orderly, civil. Often skilled at music, though restrained. [False Prophet] John Calvin, Martin Luther, etc. [THE BAD]

Output: Lots of bad theology derived from murderers such as Luther and Calvin. Status-quo non-world-shakers. Often materialistic. Droll and boring, on purpose. Swear oaths.

Comparison SURVEY OF CHRISTIAN DENOMINATIONS


Input: [DENOMINATION] Jehovah's Witnesses [THE GOOD] JW's try to be politically separated from the pagan world, to a degree. Great missionary effort. Guard monotheism. Zeal for the NAME of YHVH (Jehovah). Fairly modest. [False Prophet] Charles Taze Russell / Watchtower society [THE BAD]

Output: May tend to try to defend certain wrong ideas of Charles Russell. May be seen as shills/salesmen for the Watchtower society's publications. May neglect certain truths regarding the unity of the Father and Son that Trinitarians clumsily try to describe. Extremely resistant to efforts to improve on the mixed-bag of Watchtower Society doctrine. Shun ex-members.

Comparison SURVEY OF CHRISTIAN DENOMINATIONS


Input: [DENOMINATION] Catholics [THE GOOD] Long track-record. Lots of good works. Organized. They have their act together. Tend to keep their services flowing, free of long sermons. [False Prophet] Pope / church hierarchy [THE BAD]

Output: Horrible history of murder and corruption, which is probably to be fair no worse than the Protestant record, given the time-span difference. Un-biblical mandatory celibate priest doctrine. Subject to accusations of child molestation. Extreme lay/clergy separation. Call men on earth "Father." More than any other Christian group, perpetuates the old Babylonian mystery religions, due to their origins in antiquity. Swear oaths.

Comparison SURVEY OF CHRISTIAN DENOMINATIONS


Input: [DENOMINATION] Mormons [THE GOOD] Focus on family. Hard workers. Great missionary effort. Trying to guard Monotheism, though clumsily. Fairly modest. [False Prophet] Joseph Smith, Brigham Young, etc. [THE BAD]

Output: Lamentably tied to many ridiculous proven-debased writings of Joseph Smith and Brigham Young. Missionaries tend to focus on white, rich areas. Can be materialistic. Swear oaths.

Comparison SURVEY OF CHRISTIAN DENOMINATIONS


Input: [DENOMINATION] Church Of Christ (U.S.) [THE GOOD] Organized. Civil. Serious. [False Prophet] Church tradition [THE BAD]

Output: Worldly in a very closeted way. Hypocritical. Illogical and demonic rejection of musical instruments. Maniacal hyper-focus on whole-body baptism. Judgmental of all others. Swear oaths. Obsessed with the unreadable King-James translation.

Comparison SURVEY OF CHRISTIAN DENOMINATIONS


Input: [DENOMINATION] ALL DENOMINATIONS [THE GOOD] Better than nothing, in that through them some Truth from YAH's word reaches peoples' ears. Each group has a few members of the remnant. [False Prophet] Normalcy [THE BAD]

Output: More like social clubs/tribes than actual groups of committed disciples. Elevate their virtues and discount the virtues of the others. Discount/ignore the "Hard Commands" to never swear oaths, always love your enemies, forsake all, sell your possessions and give to the poor, etc. Generally materialistic. Mission efforts tend to perpetuate a worldly Christianity, not a biblical separation into the Kingdom of YAH. Most of the members of all these groups will be told by our King: "Depart from me into everlasting fire, you workers of iniquity; I never knew you."

Comparison SURVEY OF CHRISTIAN DENOMINATIONS


Input: [Stage] 1 [Level of Activation] Dormant [Description]

Output: Only the centers of the Conscious mind are operating. The contents of your higher vehicles of the Subconscious, Metaconscious and Superconscious mind do not enter your conscious awareness. Your attention is stabilized in the waking state of awareness. Your functioning is automatized and seamless, with no withdrawal of functioning. This is the fully grounded state of kundalini shakti.


Input: [Stage] 2 [Level of Activation] Low activity [Description]

Output: Some of the kundalini energy is drawn up and activates a higher vehicle. This operates in the background of your conscious awareness. There is no withdrawal of functioning and your attention is not drawn up into the higher vehicle. This stage typifies activation of vehicles in your Subconscious or Metaconscious when you are carrying out habitual tasks and your attention is on other things.


Input: [Stage] 3 [Level of Activation] Moderate activity [Description]

Output: More of your kundalini energy is raised into a higher vehicle so that this higher vehicle is stirred into heightened activity. The contents of this higher vehicle's activity enter your conscious awareness, and your attention may begin to become absorbed in this content. This stage typifies activation of your vehicles when you are deeply absorbed in thought, trying to work out a problem, or listening to your intuition. You may become absent-minded in this stage, not paying attention to what is happening around you in the environment.


Input: [Stage] 4 [Level of Activation] High activity [Description]

Output: This is the first stage of true kundalini awakening. The kundalini energy becomes powerfully focalized. Your attention is irresistibly caught up in its energy. Your higher vehicles begin to become suffused with light and are stirred into full activity. The content of this higher vehicle becomes the focus of your attention. You begin to experience the first stages of withdrawal of functioning: fascination, dissociation, numbness and tingling of your extremities, and an inability to speak. You may begin to feel the sensations of the "rising serpent" as you palpably feel this energy rise up through the spinal tube in your Subconscious mind. You may also feel your chakras begin to awaken.


Input: [Stage] 5 [Level of Activation] Activation of the unconscious mind [Description]

Output: As kundalini rises into the unconscious bands of your awareness between the Subconscious and Metaconscious mind, you may begin to experience emergence phenomena. There is strong withdrawal of energy at this stage, and you may begin to spontaneously express the content of your unconscious mind by re-living emotions, making involuntary movements, or talking irrationally. You enter a powerful hypnotic trance at this stage, and your attention is riveted on the content of your unconscious mind. A variety of painful and unpleasant physical sensations may accompany this state.


Input: [Stage] 6 [Level of Activation] Metaconscious activation [Description]

Output: As kundalini ascends into your metaconscious vehicles, your attention is powerfully drawn up into them and you become aware of their contents. As the serpent rises through each vehicle, it is suffused with energy, and shuts down into a resting state. At this stage your entire personality is submerged in this energyyou cannot move your body, you cannot think, you cannot speak.


Input: [Stage] 7 [Level of Activation] Superconscious activation [Description]

Output: Kundalini will then cross another veil of unconsciousness between your Metaconscious and Superconscious mind. Here you may experience more emergence phenomena. The kundalini will then progressively rise through the vehicles of the Subtle and Planetary bands, and will gain union with your Soul. The culmination of this ecstatic state confers the state of enlightenmentthe awakening of the Soul's knowledge of its own nature with full awareness. Your personality is here fully shut down and your attention is caught up in the visionary cascade of the Superconscious mind, progressing to complete union with the Soul.


Input: [Stage] 8 [Level of Activation] Higher Unconscious activation [Description]

Output: Kundalini then rises into the higher unconscious separating your Soul from liberation. You may gain glimpses of the state of liberation and higher stages of the Path. You may witness the chakras of the Planetary Man and gain temporary union with your Monad. This union with a universal, all-pervading consciousness has been referred to as Sabikalpa Samadhi. Your personality is fully shut down and your attention is carried along with the rising kundalini.


Input: [Stage] 9 [Level of Activation] Higher Octave activation [Description]

Output: Next the kundalini travels upward into the higher octave vehicles of the Transplanetary, Cosmic, Supracosmic, and even Transcendental bands of the Superconscious mind. You gain union with the nuclei of identity and ensouling entities of these realms.


Input: [Stage] 10 [Level of Activation] Return to the Origin [Description]

Output: Finally the energy of the kundalini merges again with a great ocean of Peace. This confers multidimensional awareness of all levels of the mind. Your attention is drawn into a great, peaceful void.


Input: [Articles of Confederation] Congress could request states to pay taxes [Constitution] Congress has right to levy taxes on individuals [`]

Output: Levying taxes


Input: [Articles of Confederation] No system of federal courts [Constitution] Court system created to deal with issues between citizens, states [`]

Output: Federal courts


Input: [Articles of Confederation] No provision to regulate interstate trade [Constitution] Congress has right to regulate trade between states [`]

Output: Regulation of trade


Input: [Articles of Confederation] No executive with power. President of U.S. merely presided over Congress [Constitution] Executive branch headed by President who chooses Cabinet and has checks on power of judiciary and legislature [`]

Output: Executive


Input: [Articles of Confederation] 13/13 needed to amend Articles [Constitution] 2/3 of both houses of Congress plus 3/4 of state legislatures or national convention [`]

Output: Amending document


Input: [Articles of Confederation] Each state received 1 vote regardless of size [Constitution] Upper house (Senate) with 2 votes; lower house (House of Representatives) based on population [`]

Output: Representation of states


Input: [Articles of Confederation] Congress could not draft troops, dependent on states to contribute forces [Constitution] Congress can raise an army to deal with military situations [`]

Output: Raising an army


Input: [Articles of Confederation] No control of trade between states [Constitution] Interstate commerce controlled by Congress [`]

Output: Interstate commerce


Input: [Articles of Confederation] Complicated system of arbitration [Constitution] Federal court system to handle disputes [`]

Output: Disputes between states


Input: [Articles of Confederation] Sovereignty resides in states [Constitution] Constitution the supreme law of the land [`]

Output: Sovereignty


Input: [Articles of Confederation] 9/13 needed to approve legislation [Constitution] 50%+1 of both houses plus signature of President [`]

Output: Passing laws


Input: [0] Genesis [1] Judges [3] The Psalms [2]

Output: The First Book of Chronicles

The Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion (Anglican)


Input: [0] Exodus [1] Ruth [3] The Proverbs [2]

Output: The Second Book of Chronicles

The Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion (Anglican)


Input: [0] Leviticus [1] The First Book of Samuel [3] Ecclesiastes, or the Preacher [2]

Output: The First Book of Esdras

The Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion (Anglican)


Input: [0] Numbers [1] The Second Book of Samuel [3] Canticle, or Songs of Solomon [2]

Output: The Second Book of Esdras

The Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion (Anglican)


Input: [0] Deuteronomy [1] The First Book of Kings [3] Four Prophets the Greater [2]

Output: The Book of Esther

The Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion (Anglican)


Input: [0] Joshua [1] The Second Book of Kings [3] Twelve Prophets the Less [2]

Output: The Book of Job

The Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion (Anglican)


Input: [0] God [Naturalism] God does not exist; belief in God results from superstition [Christianity] God is the triune, eternal, personal, almighty, sovereign, all-knowing, loving, just and holy Creator [New Age]

Output: Pantheism: God is impersonal; is above good and evil; everything is God


Input: [0] Metaphysics [Naturalism] The natural order is eternal, self-sufficient and uncreated. It is ultimately matter/energy [Christianity] The world was created by God [New Age]

Output: The world is divine


Input: [0] Epistemology [Naturalism] Human sense experience; the scientific method [Christianity] Truth has objective standing; it is independent of human desire; functional view of truth is false. Humans can know because God created them as rational creatures [New Age]

Output: Truth lies within every human; it is attained through states and mystical consciousness


Input: [0] Ethics [Naturalism] Ethics is relative [Christianity] Ethics is not relative. The moral law grounded in the being of God [New Age]

Output: Ethics is relative


Input: [0] Humans [Naturalism] Humans are highly evolved animals [Christianity] Humans are creatures made in the image of God [New Age]

Output: Humans are spiritual beings who are gods


Input: [0] Basic Human Problems [Naturalism] Superstition and ignorance [Christianity] Sinners in rebellion against God [New Age]

Output: Ignorance of our true human potential


Input: [0] Solution to the Human Problem [Naturalism] Scientific advancement and technology [Christianity] Salvation by faith in the finished work of Christ [New Age]

Output: Transformation of consciousness


Input: [0] Death [Naturalism] The end of human existence [Christianity] The end of our earthly life; eternal life for the believer and eternal wrath for the unbeliever [New Age]

Output: An illusion; the entrance to the next life


Input: [0] Jesus Christ [Naturalism] A merely human teacher [Christianity] The unique incarnation of God; the only Lord and Savior [New Age]

Output: One of many gurus or master teachers from history


Input: [Heathenry / Folk Religion] Limited to one's own folk group (tribe/culture group)

Output: Targeted to all people in the world

Characteristics of Heathen Religion | An Ásatrú Blog


Input: [Heathenry / Folk Religion] No active "mission"

Output: There is a mission to save souls or accomplish something similar

Characteristics of Heathen Religion | An Ásatrú Blog


Input: [Heathenry / Folk Religion] Life-based (e.g. the proper way to live in the here and now)

Output: What happens after you die is most important

Characteristics of Heathen Religion | An Ásatrú Blog


Input: [Heathenry / Folk Religion] Peace (frith) with the world is the main objective (includes the "spirit world")

Output: Freedom from the trappings of the physical world is the main objective

Characteristics of Heathen Religion | An Ásatrú Blog


Input: [Heathenry / Folk Religion] Centralized around cult practices (what you do; right action)

Output: Centralized around belief (what you believe; right belief)

Characteristics of Heathen Religion | An Ásatrú Blog


Input: [Heathenry / Folk Religion] Non-dogmatic (proper practice and understanding changes from region to region)

Output: Dogmatic (there is one correct way to believe in order to achieve your ultimate goal)

Characteristics of Heathen Religion | An Ásatrú Blog


Input: [Heathenry / Folk Religion] You learn via your community's traditions/personal experience

Output: You learn via teaching and instruction from others higher up in the tradition

Characteristics of Heathen Religion | An Ásatrú Blog


Input: [Heathenry / Folk Religion] Polytheistic

Output: Monotheistic

Characteristics of Heathen Religion | An Ásatrú Blog


Input: [Heathenry / Folk Religion] Male and female cult leadership

Output: Male cult leadership

Characteristics of Heathen Religion | An Ásatrú Blog


Input: [Heathenry / Folk Religion] Less concentration on sacral buildings

Output: High concentration on sacral buildings

Characteristics of Heathen Religion | An Ásatrú Blog


Input: [Heathenry / Folk Religion] One's personal honor in the community determine one's morality

Output: Freedom from sin and redemption is determined by one's morality

Characteristics of Heathen Religion | An Ásatrú Blog


Input: [Heathenry / Folk Religion] Centers on the good of the collective

Output: Centers on the belief of the individual

Characteristics of Heathen Religion | An Ásatrú Blog


Input: [REPORTED DRAFT] A Declaration by the Representatives of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA in General Congress assembled. [ENGROSSED COPY] In Congress, July 4,1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen United States of America. [FIRST DRAFT]

Output: A Declaration by the Representatives of the United States of America in general Congress assembled.


Input: [REPORTED DRAFT] When in the course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth the separate and equal station to which the laws of nature and of nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. [ENGROSSED COPY] When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. [FIRST DRAFT]

Output: When in the Course of human Events it becomes necessary for a People to advance from that Subordination, in which they have hitherto remained and to assume among the Powers of the Earth, the equal and independent Station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent Respect to the opinions of Mankind requires that they should declare the Causes, which impell them to the Change.


Input: [REPORTED DRAFT] We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their creator with inherent & inalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; that to secure these rights governments are instituted among men deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed; that whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their happiness. Prudence indeed will dictate that governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes: and accordingly all experience hath shown that mankind are more disposed to suffer while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations begun at a distinguished period and pursuing invariably the same object, evinces a design to reduce them under absolute despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such government and to provide new guards for their future security. Such has been the patient sufferance of these colonies, and such is now the necessity which constrains them to expunge their former systems of government. The history of the present king of Great Britain is a history of unremitting injuries and usurpations, among which appears no solitary fact to contradict the uniform tenor of the rest; but all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute tyranny over these states. To prove this let facts be submitted to a candid world, for the truth of which we pledge a faith yet unsullied by falsehood. [ENGROSSED COPY] We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. —That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles, and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shown, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations pursuing invariably the same Object, evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security. Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this let Facts be submitted to a candid world. [FIRST DRAFT]

Output: We hold these Truths to be self evident; that all Men are created equal and independent; that from that equal Creation they derive Rights inherent and unalienable; among which are the Preservation of Life, and Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness; that to secure these Ends, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just Powers from the Consent of the governed; that whenever, any form of Government shall become destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter, or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its Foundation on such Principles, and organizing its power in such Form, as to them shall Seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence indeed will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient Causes; and accordingly all Experience hath shown, that Mankind are more disposed to Suffer, while Evils are Sufferable, than to right themselves, by abolishing the Forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long Train of Abuses and Usurpations, begun at a distinguish'd Period, and pursuing invariably, the same object, evinces a Design to reduce them under absolute Power, it is their Right, it is their Duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future Security. Such has been the patient Sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the Necessity, which constrains them to expunge their former Systems of Government. The History of his present Majesty, is a History of unremitting Injuries and Usurpations, among which no one Fact stands Single or Solitary to contradict the uniform Tenor of the rest, all of which have in direct object, the Establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be Submitted to a candid World, for the Truth of which We pledge a Faith, as yet unsullied by falsehood.


Input: [REPORTED DRAFT] He has refused his assent to laws the most wholesome and necessary for the public good: [ENGROSSED COPY] He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good. [FIRST DRAFT]

Output: He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.


Input: [REPORTED DRAFT] He has forbidden his governors to pass laws of immediate and pressing importance, unless suspended in their operation till his assent should be obtained, and when so suspended, he has utterly neglected to attend to them. [ENGROSSED COPY] He has forbidden his Governors to pass Laws of immediate and pressing importance, unless suspended in their operation till his Assent should be obtained; and, when so suspended, he has utterly neglected to attend to them. [FIRST DRAFT]

Output: He has forbidden his Governors to pass Laws of immediate and pressing Importance, unless suspended in their operation, till his Assent should be obtained; and when so suspended he has neglected utterly to attend to them.


Input: [REPORTED DRAFT] He has refused to pass other laws for the accommodation of large districts of people unless those people would relinquish the right of representation, in the legislature, a right inestimable to them, and formidable to tyrants only. [ENGROSSED COPY] He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people, unless those people would relinquish the right of Representation in the Legislature, a right inestimable to them, and formidable to tyrants only. [FIRST DRAFT]

Output: He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large Districts of People, unless those People would relinquish the Right of Representation in the Legislature, a Right inestimable to them, and formidable to Tyrants only.


Input: [REPORTED DRAFT] He has dissolved Representative houses repeatedly and continually for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the right of the people: [ENGROSSED COPY] He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people. [FIRST DRAFT]

Output: He has dissolved Representative Houses, repeatedly, and continually, for opposing with manly Firmness his Invasions on the Rights of the People.


Input: [REPORTED DRAFT] He has refused for a long time after such dissolutions to cause others to be elected whereby the legislative powers incapable of annihilation, have returned to the people at large for their exercise, the state remaining in the mean time exposed to all the dangers of invasion from without and convulsions within: [ENGROSSED COPY] He has refused for a long time after such dissolutions to cause others to be elected, whereby the Legislative powers, incapable of Annihilation have returned to the People at large for their exercise, the State remaining, in the meantime, exposed to all the dangers of invasion from without, and convulsions within. [FIRST DRAFT]

Output: He has refused, for a long Space of Time after such Dissolutions, to cause others to be elected, whereby the legislative Powers, incapable of annihilation, have returned to the People at large for their Exercise, the state remaining in the mean Time, exposed to all the Dangers of Invasion, from without, and Convulsions within—


Input: [REPORTED DRAFT] He has endeavored to prevent the population of these states, for that purpose obstructing the laws for naturalization of foreigners; refusing to pass others to encourage their migrations hither; and raising the conditions of new appropriations of lands: [ENGROSSED COPY] He has endeavoured to prevent the population of these States; for that purpose obstructing the Laws for Naturalization of Foreigners; refusing to pass others to encourage their migrations hither, and raising the conditions of new Appropriations of Lands. [FIRST DRAFT]

Output: He has endeavoured to prevent the Population of these States; for that purpose obstructing the Laws for naturalization of foreigners; refusing to pass others to encourage their Migrations hither; and raising the Conditions of new Appropriations of Lands.


Input: [REPORTED DRAFT] He has suffered the administration of justice totally to cease in some of these states, refusing his assent to laws for establishing judiciary powers: [ENGROSSED COPY] He has obstructed the Administration of Justice by refusing his Assent to Laws for establishing Judiciary powers. [FIRST DRAFT]

Output: He has suffered the Administration of Justice totally to cease in some of these Colonies, refusing his Assent to Laws for establishing Judiciary Powers.


Input: [REPORTED DRAFT] He has made judges dependant on his will alone, for the tenure of their offices and the amount and payment of their salaries: [ENGROSSED COPY] He has made Judges dependent on his Will alone, for the tenure of their offices, and the amount and payment of their salaries. [FIRST DRAFT]

Output: He has made our Judges dependent on his Will alone, for the Tenure of their offices, and amount of their Salaries:


Input: [REPORTED DRAFT] He has erected a multitude of new offices by a self assumed power and sent hither swarms of officers to harass our people and eat out their substance: [ENGROSSED COPY] He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harass our people, and eat out their substance. [FIRST DRAFT]

Output: He has created a Multitude of new offices by a Self-assumed Power, and sent hither swarms of officers to harass our People and eat out their Substance.


Input: [REPORTED DRAFT] He has kept among us in times of peace, standing armies and ships of war without the consent of our legislatures: [ENGROSSED COPY] He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures. [FIRST DRAFT]

Output: He has kept among us, in Times of Peace, Standing Armies and Ships of War.


Input: [REPORTED DRAFT] He has affected to render the military, independent of and superior to the civil power: [ENGROSSED COPY] He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power. [FIRST DRAFT]

Output: He has affected to render the military, independent of, and Superiour to, the civil Power.