123 - Fr. Andrew Damick and Fr. Stephen De Young - Gods, Angels and Demons
Oct 29, 2020
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Fr. Andrew Damick and Fr. Stephen De Young discuss gods, angels, and demons, challenging the concept of monotheism in traditional Christianity. They delve into reclaiming Orthodox narratives, exploring hybrid spiritual beings, analyzing the significance of the Book of Enoch, and discussing encounters with divine beings in ancient cultures. The podcast also highlights the power of priestly duties in spiritual warfare and the impact of ritual behavior on shaping reality.
Traditional Christianity embraces a spiritual hierarchy including angels and demons alongside monotheism.
Modern Christianity often neglects the spiritual realm in favor of materialistic ideologies.
Exploring ancient texts like First Enoch can offer insight into contemporary challenges and technological advancements.
Deep dives
Exploring Angels, Spirits, and Demons in Christian Belief
The podcast delves into the understanding of angels, spirits, and demons to help Christians comprehend the spiritual hierarchy beyond just God and humans. It aims to reintroduce ancient beliefs that viewed the world as interconnected with various spiritual entities, emphasizing a holistic understanding that includes angels, demons, and other spiritual beings in Christian faith.
Challenging Materialism in the Christian Worldview
The podcast challenges the prevalent materialistic worldview, especially in Christian contexts, highlighting the tendency to overlook the spiritual realm in favor of a solely materialistic perspective. By exploring narratives from the Orthodox tradition, scriptures, and church fathers, it aims to revive a more profound understanding of spirituality often obscured by modern materialistic ideologies.
Reevaluating Biblical Mythological Beings and Spiritual Realities
Discussing the presentation of mythological beings in ancient and contemporary narratives, the podcast evaluates how beings such as angels, demons, and giants have been portrayed in various contexts like folklore and literature, sometimes diluting their true essence. It challenges misconceptions and explores their significance in understanding spiritual realities with guidance from historical texts and philosophical discourse.
The Interpretation of First Enoch in Early Church History
In the podcast episode, it is discussed how early church figures like St. Augustine and St. Jerome had differing perspectives on the book of Enoch. While St. Augustine expressed skepticism about its originality and reliability due to its age, St. Jerome supported its acceptance, suggesting that Noah may have preserved a copy of it. This highlights the varied historical views within the early church regarding the significance and authenticity of First Enoch.
The Parallels Between First Enoch and Modern Technological Trends
The episode delves into the thematic parallels between the narrative in First Enoch and contemporary technological advancements. Drawing connections between the increase in technicity in First Enoch, accompanied by moral decline and the dissemination of knowledge by demonic entities, the discussion links these concepts to current societal trends, such as the development of artificial intelligence and the potential consequences of unrestrained technological progress. By exploring these parallels, the podcast highlights the enduring relevance of ancient texts in understanding contemporary challenges and societal shifts.
Support this channel: thesymbolicworld.com/support/ patreon: www.patreon.com/pageauvideos subscribestar: www.subscribestar.com/jonathan-pageau paypal: www.paypal.me/JonathanPageau Fr. Andrew and Fr. Stephen are hosting a new podcast called Lord of Spirits which explores the reality of gods, angels, demons and spirits. They look at the Bible and Tradition to help modern people understand how the term "monotheism" does not apply to traditional Christianity. Original Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NW_WlIurGtA My links: website: www.thesymbolicworld.com facebook: www.facebook.com/TheSymbolicWorld/ twitter: twitter.com/pageaujonathan The podcast was edited by Justin Ward.
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