The Symbolic World 123 - Fr. Andrew Damick and Fr. Stephen De Young - Gods, Angels and Demons
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Oct 29, 2020 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.
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Christianity Encompasses Spiritual Hierarchies
- Orthodox Christianity includes a hierarchy of spiritual beings between humans and God, not just God and us alone.
- Modern materialism causes Christians to overlook the vibrant presence of angels, demons, and spirits found in tradition and scripture.
Recovering Orthodox Biblical Context
- Orthodox biblical interpretation resists modern Protestant assumptions imposed by English translations.
- Recovering the original Jewish and patristic context reveals a richer understanding of angels, demons, and cosmic powers.
Spiritual Beings Aren't Like Superheroes
- Modern portrayals like Marvel reduce spiritual beings to material or human-like levels, losing their transcendent nature.
- True spiritual beings are intelligences beyond human traits, not comic book characters with flaws and limits.