The Lord of Spirits

Pantheon and Pandemonium XVI: Asynchronous Q&A June 2025

Jun 13, 2025
Dive into the fascinating interplay of faith and culture! Explore how saints are humorously tied to specific requests and their quirks. Unearth the relationship between modern practices and ancient traditions, from Passover reflections to gender roles in scripture. Enjoy lively banter about Dutch culinary customs and the significance of community events. Delve into the complexities of divine intervention and the moral dilemmas questioned in today’s society. Finally, discover the evolving meanings of virginity and the ongoing discussion of technology in faith.
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Pascha: The Christian Passover

  • Pascha is the Christian Passover, making Sabbath Seder celebrations redundant for Christians.
  • Modern evangelical Seder meals often borrow from Christianity, not vice versa, showing a severance from Christian tradition.
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Temple as Body and Idol

  • Solomon's temple is portrayed as a body, acting like an idol, but God transcends and is not contained by it.
  • God is present among people, not confined to a building or automatic ritual response.
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Church Fathers on Dancing

  • Church Fathers criticize dancing that leads to moral problems, not all dancing itself.
  • Community dance, like Greek or contra dancing, can be wholesome and fellowship-building.
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