

David Block on Where Gods Are Born, Part 2
Sep 27, 2025
David Block, an author and occultist specializing in Gnosticism and mythic studies, delves deep into the meanings behind epic tales like the Mahabharata and Gilgamesh. He discusses the Demiurge and its flawed paradise, arguing that power must be balanced with wisdom. Block explores Atlantean corruption, the mystical Nephilim, and the technology of ancient secrets. He challenges notions of immortality and divine identity, emphasizing the importance of confronting inner darkness and the creative spark that distinguishes humanity.
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Duty As Spiritual Evolution
- Krishna frames life as a duty-driven field for spiritual work rather than passive evolution.
- David Block argues we must actively evolve spirit through disciplined esoteric practice.
Scripture As Tech And Control
- Biblical cherubim and guardian figures can be read as technological machines, not just angels.
- Block links post-Atlantis tech to elites posing as gods who controlled humanity.
Nimrod: Rebel Or Builder?
- Nimrod's image is ambivalent: hunter-hero and rebel against a false god.
- Block asks which 'God' Nimrod opposed, revealing layered meanings of rebellion.