I've read the Christian bible, a lot of it several times. Everything seems more or less orderly and in place except for one book: Revelations. It just does not fit in the grand scheme of things. I don't think scholars know the identity of the author(s), but if that person lived in our modern world, he could be a writer of fantasy stories or a cultist, probably both.
Let's look at it like this; pretend the entire bible is one lovely stage concert, with each book a verse of lyrics. The aria moves along smoothly, with quiet passages and crescendos throughout, all with the promise of an uplifting climax. In semi-darkness the curtain lifts for the final verse, the sound of trumpets rises from the background, and suddenly the lights blast full on with Lemmy and Motorhead quickly descending to the stage and screaming The Watcher as only a heavy-metal band can. It just does not fit in the grand scheme of things.
If you don't know Lemmy Kilmister, allow me to introduce him via one of his quotes; "I want us to be the kind of band that, if we move next door to you, your grass will die".
Saturday, September 29, 2007
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2 comments:
There is only one Revelation, not revelations.
The Book of Revelation is a metaphor for transforming the human into an eternal being. The 7 churches are the 7 chakras etc.
The Second Coming is not a point in time in the future, it happens whenever we realize what Christ said is true: "The things that I do, ye too shall do, and greater things still shall ye do."
The planet will not be destroyed and the sky is not falling. You will live forever.
I stand corrected on the name. The correct name should be The Apocalypse/Revelation of John. Semantics. If the Book were divinely revealed, it doesn't make sense that it doesn't make sense. God made us with a certain intelligence, so why would He want to confuse us with foolish language. I believe if God had said it, we could have easily understood. Why would He have something written to confound a simple person like myself, and, some of the best Biblical minds in the world.
My opinion; The Book of Revelation is a pipe dream that was canonized because of its scare factor. Good read, though.
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