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I thought a new thread would be appropriate, one focusing on the existential aspects of #thegreatconversation . Here are some posts on relational spirituality which explore the works of various thinkers on the subject. I hope visitors here will enjoy it. https://imdb2.freeforums.net/thread/111551/relational-spirituality
The linked OP thread discusses Knox Calvinism, a form of Christianity that allowed its leaders to claim foretelling powers “more consistent with the Old rather than the New Testament prophets.” (Ctd.) https://www.pinterest.com/pin/730709108267639895/
A new article on the pandemic and apocalyptic ideas: https://www.counterpunch.org/2020/04/14/apocalypse-around-every-corner/. “The Seventh Seal” deals with such ideas, combining great existential vision and visual aesthetic – a brilliant addition to #thegreatconversation: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/730709108271757382/
The attached column, quoting Police Chief Arradondo’s pledge to uphold the “sanctity of life,” asks, “now what?” I’d suggest that the pinned Frankl book may lead to an answer: https://www.commondreams.org/views/2020/05/28/policing-and-sanctity-life https://www.pinterest.com/pin/730709108276824759/
Frankl’s place in #thegreatconversation was confirmed when, 50 years after "Man's Search for Meaning's” first publication, Kushner wrote the introduction to the ’92 edition. Here’s an update on the incident referenced above: https://www.commondreams.org/further/2020/05/29/i-just-want-live https://www.pinterest.com/pin/730709108281377776/
Mythology is a colorful way to express metaphysics. The gilded-age repackaging of the Arachne myth is fascinating. Here is a link to the two stories and one to a review of a book of essays by Steve Fraser, historian of that era: https://jacobinmag.com/2020/04/mongrel-firebugs-capitalism-class-conflict-steve-fraser-review https://www.pinterest.com/pin/730709108272582168/
“Dr. Strangelove” satirically explored the US’s “good guy” stance as opposed to the “Russkies.” Its ending came to mind when I read about the ethics of “lesser-evil” voting: https://www.counterpunch.org/2020/05/01/the-warped-ethics-of-voting-for-the-lesser-evil/ https://www.pinterest.com/pin/730709108275428259/
…Here is an article from @NatCounterPunch that shows where claims to such powers have led today (and warns where they could lead tomorrow.) https://www.counterpunch.org/2020/03/27/gods-vengeance-the-christian-right-and-the-coronavirus/
Those who released Morningstar now mourn the results? https://www.commondreams.org/further/2020/05/05/bursting-bubble-mourning-and-whining-america https://www.pinterest.com/pin/730709108280560770/
Since this thread deals with the prosperity gospel, I thought I’d put this #commondreams article on the latest example of its enforcement here: https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/03/28/unacceptable-dems-fume-after-trump-announces-plan-refuse-congressional-oversight
A @NatCounterPunch article provides a good definition of the unconscious system which the prosperity gospel created: https://www.counterpunch.org/2020/04/17/the-unconscious-system-plague-will-covid-19-finally-awaken-us/ https://www.pinterest.com/pin/730709108274189554/
