Philosophy and Foolishness.

 Philosophy and Foolishness.

 

Steve Higgs has written a series of books called False Gods that have been quite interesting to me. Of course, they are filled with magic notions and fantastic creatures from werewolves to witches, but Higgs still causes me to think about some things that man has grappled with for years. Back in the 50s and 60s there was a movement centered around Nietzche’s “God is dead and we have killed him” idea. Not many of us on this page believe anything of the sort, but Higgs has developed a storyline that introduces the idea that there are only sons of a supreme ruler on an alternate Earth—those who are somewhat benevolent toward mankind and the others that despise mankind in all his weaknesses. In his storyline, both types intend to keep mankind beneath them. Then Higgs introduces those humans who find value within man—within the life given to man. He presents the problem: How can we retain any system of values in the absence of a divine order? In the latest story, three teenage girls have a father who is a dedicated pastor and a mother who is a senior officer in the local police department. The girls surprisingly began to discover their abilities to manipulate the forces of nature. They were very obedient to their parents and suddenly found themselves in complete opposition to the beliefs in which they were reared. At this time in the story, the world had suddenly become aware of what was considered “supernatural” beings. Of course, there are the two sides to reactions: hatred and shock, surprise and appreciation. The book is called Terrible Secrets and the intention of the girls to help others has all kinds of repercussions. The book reminded me of the Salem Witch Trials and what happened to men and women all over the earth at various times because some were considered different or whatever or had knowledge of different plants that could be beneficial to mankind—leaves or bark of the willow tree giving man the benefits similar to our aspirin, for instance. Yep, it would be easy to understand how those in the 1800s would be astounded by the things we take for granted today. And how many of us would want our aspirin in the form of willow bark tea? Thoughts?

 

The snow and sleet we got last night did not stick around very long this morning. No great loss, but the ground really needs some deep moisture. At least it is not terribly cool this afternoon. And the hens are out scratching up the entire east lots! Not sure just what they find out there, but they must find something interesting.

 

Sitting here thinking that a list of questions for the seventh of February would be a good idea. Everyone has said something different about what to expect, so my mind is a little uncertain about what preparations to make either physically or mentally. Just need a great big shot of positive attitude, for sure! But at least Dr. Kern’s PA is easy to talk to.

 

Still have not heard from Barry Thomas to find out if he is going to be here tomorrow or next week to install the deck light and check the wall plug behind my desk. Hate to call back and make his feel pestered. But then, have not seen any sign of Mataska Roofing this week either. Maybe tomorrow.

 

It seems like a good time to study. Only so much imagination and philosophy will hold a person’s interest if it is a bit warped. Let’s remember what it says in 2 Tim. 4:3- 4: For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths.

Don’t think Steve Higgs would consider himself a teacher, but he certainly does write with an entertaining slant. Marvel Comics is just about the same kind of entertainment, but most kids today have never opened a Bible. Wish we could change that, but maybe God will help those who can see the deception to even a small extent.

 

May you rest well and awake with joy. You are loved.