Evolution of Darkness

Has another week gone by? Well, the weekend is upon us. What a great time to grab a cup of ice tea, comfy chair, and help us noobies get noticed by reading our work. If you are interested in this, please pick a book and let me know what you think. I would appreciate all comments and help . . . blessings, Pam

I only read the prologue, as it was really really long. There are some interesting ideas here. This isn't my standard read but I found the writing accessible. This is different from a lot of the other religious books I have read on here and it is clear you want to put a different message out there. Good luck with it.
I haven't read the comments below but I imagine this is not being well received. To each their own.
The ideas are well thought out, and though I chose not to seek truth in them, it is clear that you are adept at putting your ideas into words in a presentable manner.
Backed
T.L Tyson-Seeking Eleanor

hi hyginus, some good ideas here and convincing rhetoric. However, I find that logic is not really your very best point. Are you planning on rewriting the whole thing? I'm not knocking your theories, but this is my impression : You want to topple the images, so why not go ahead and do it without dithering about quoting the bible, when you obviously want to write something dark and different? I mean, try your skills at writing a novel. I'm serious, you'd be good at it because you're a man of many rivers and they all run deep.
There can be a lot of fetters attached to living in a Christan dogma-box, especially when you yourself question this box so severely and seem to want to get out. I assume your mother has done a good job and you turned out well (only joking while quoting), so why not use your freedom of expression for the good of your own soul ? I bet you could come up with something really wacky and original because you've got the tools right there,- imagination, writing skills, convincing lead of thought and a certain charming maverick attitude which would shine better in a different setting. Jupiter Echoes has written a comment and I believe his book (amongst others) breaks the literary boundaries which you yourself might wish to escape from.
Having said that, this is a valiant attempt at something new. I myself cannot see any conflict between creation and evolution and I shall back your book for that reason.

Higinus,

I can only imagine what length of time it took you to research this book, no doubt years on end. I was therefore a little dismayed at the error strewn pitch of yours, it doesn't do you any favours. Re-read it and you'll see what I mean.

Let me know if you get published and I'll be the first person to buy this book.

Bob (Auctoratus)

First, capitalise Bible.

Now, I think you really need an introductory chapter that emphasises the main conclusions of this theological work.
Some of your arguments requrie a lot more cohesion, and also better presentation, as this does read like some ancient theological treatise that only the initiated can read.
PErhaps, before each framed argument, you spell out in clear English, what you intend to prove. Then prove it. Then counter any arguments you see being made against your argument.

Not sure about God living in dark matter - as in scientific dark matter? This hypothetical material, like dark energy, only exists because it must exist for current cosmological theories to work about the universe's expansion, and the way gravity works. Nobody has found it, but maybe the LHC will.

Any new interpretation of the Bible is acceptable, and therefor i will back this book.

However, your work is full of 'i believe this... i believe that....' highlighting that the Bible, with all of its incongriguities, represents a work of ficiton that has no supportive evidence in the real world, and therefore lies in the realm of fantasy. It is up to the reader whether they believe in demons or angels, behomoths or burning bushes, miracle healing or walking on water, or Satan himself.

One interesting point is that you sway toward Duality. Satan being the darker side of God. Very interesting. Another reason to back evolution of darkness.

One last point... just because life and death are not in our control now, that doesn't mean it won't be during the next century. See Craig Venter for synthetic bacteria.

BACKED

SHELVED!

JC
The Obergemau Key

Summarizing the Point
It is not enough to quote a verse and be satisfied. Satan can quote verses. The Bible must be applied in the way God intended. When it is, one will obey the gospel of Jesus Christ and order his or her life according to His teachings. Knowing the Scriptures is necessary, but of little use unless applied to one's life. Only when one obeys will the Giver of Life by grace bestow the hope of eternal life on the obedient. "And having been made perfect, He became to all those who obey Him the source of eternal salvation," (Hebrews 5:9).

John 5:38,39; "You search the Scriptures, because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is these that bear witness of Me; and you are unwilling to come to Me, that you may have life."

First, Jesus did not condemn their view of the Scripture. They viewed it as God's word, and they were correct. It was and is. But rather, He condemns their use of it.

Neither did He condemn their searching of the Scriptures. Jesus always commended noble minded searching on the part of seekers everywhere, and promised good results when such was undertaken (Matthew 7:8). To persevere in such is good (Acts 17:11; 2 Timothy 2:15).

What was the problem then? They regarded their search as an end in and of itself. Scribes would copy, memorize, count words and count letters. Who could tell them that they did not have eternal life? They knew the Scriptures so well!!

The Correct Use of the Scriptures
Jesus point was, "The Scriptures do not give life, I do! They testify of Me!"

In much the same way, people today may have a precious family Bible sitting someplace in the house. Does that Bible sitting there make them holier people? Of course not. Neither does counting words or letters. Neither does memorizing passages or learning Greek and reading it in the original language in which it was written. All of us; the ones to whom Jesus spoke in the first century as well as us today, must come to Him to have life. We must obey Jesus to be saved.

Jesus told them, "And you do not have His word abiding in you, for you do not believe Him whom He sent." (John 5:38). They knew what the Scriptures said, but they did not allow it to "abide in them." If they had, they would have received Jesus gladly.
They would counter, "We receive Moses, but we reject you!" Jesus said, "Do not think that I will accuse you before the Father; the one who accuses you is Moses, in whom you have set your hope. For if you believed Moses, you would believe Me; for he wrote of Me. But if you do not believe his writings, how will you believe My words?" (John 5:45-47).

Handling the Scriptures correctly means believing and applying what they say. That is what it meant then, and what it means today.

God isn't a liar and doesn't command people to lie (not even Judas Iscariot or Rahab the harlot). He allows humans and fallen angels to lie and deceive (for now), but eventually they will all answer to Him on the judgment day.

Men will continue to sin as long as that is their nature, but after Christians die they are given a new nature which is incorruptible and without sin. This life is temporary. All flesh is grass, but the Word of God will last forever. A true wise man would be humble enough to realize that he needs to be saved rather than accept his humanity in its obviously fallen state. The beginning of wisdom is to "fear" God - and keep his commandments. The fool has said in his heart that there is no God.

As fallacious as the death of Jesus for the sins of men, who infact continue to sin! A wise man's foolishness is an expression of his humanity, but in this case it is an expression of observation. I respect your comments, and love you for it; but, are you serious?

The spirit of sophistry... Bunch of wise fools...

My position is not about right and wrong. According to biblical principles, theology is mostly wrong. Wrong, because their dogmas do not always corroborate their authority. According to the bible, adultery is when a man, married or single, has sexual intercourse with a married woman - but religion says that it is infidelity. The bible does not define marriage, beyond the taking of a wife, but Christians say that it is limited to one man to one woman. The Law, according to the bible says, "do not bear false witness against your neighbor - but Christians say do not lie, when there is evidence in the bible to show that even God engouraged or used lies.

Who cares how good a writer you are if you're on the wrong side? What good is it to gain the world yet lose your soul?

I understand how you feel. Religion seems to be about right and wrong, good and evil, God and Satan. We don't identify with all those things, because we feel helplessly condemned. That's what my book is here for - it opens the principle of the bible to reveal that the Creator does not see as we see. Theologians have misrepresented the word. The bible was not meant to stand alone, it requires help from science. The bible is basically a historical account of the interactions between a God who claim to be Creator and the people he used to prove His point. The bible does not save - it only gives a moral explanation to the events around us.

Not my cup of tea, but I liked what I read.

Thanks for your observation! I think that is what this program is about - to point and remind us of our human limitations! Thanks again! I will be more careful in the future.

Did you intend to have what look like typos in your short pitch? (beign, cretor). also "bacame"

Not my cup of tea, but I liked what I read.

Who cares how good a writer you are if you're on the wrong side? What good is it to gain the world yet lose your soul?

So desperate for proof life means absolutely nothing... But why? Then you don't have to take any responsibility. You think you can just die and disappear into oblivion, but you're so wrong.

The spirit of sophistry... Bunch of wise fools...

Wow, that's like saying "I don't have any religion. It's against my beliefs."

This to me is a unique documentary explaining controversial views and beliefs about God and aspects relating to this. The writing is clean and precise. The structure is sound and there seems to be an awful lot of knowledge and research contained in this book. It is written quite clearly so that the views are understandable. The book contains a great deal of philosophy and a different insight to religious views. I would have to read it several times as there is so much content to take in. I have skirted around evolution and scientific aspects during my psychology studies and admit there is a lot of controversy between religion and scientific views. I enjoyed reading this as it has made me think.

Shelved

Lisa

A Fine Line

Evolution of Darkness: God’s Path to Human Glory

Hi Hyginus,

Welcome to this site, as an atheist I have no interest in the religious connotations of whether or not God is trying to run a plan on Earth. But that doesn’t stop me appreciating your writing, you write cleanly and fluidly and with passion about a subject you clearly know loads about. I admire your erudition, your obvious research and your care to explore a key idea. I spotted lots of philosophy and exploration of the human condition on the way and many of your reflections were interesting insights. You are clearly a committed, hard-working and diligent person and I wish you well on this site with this book.

Best wishes and good luck, any help you can give me with my effort would be gratefully received. Welcome to this site.
Andrew W
(Sanctuary’s Loss)

The world is preserved by scientific efforts and preyed upon by theological misconduct. Today's church growth is not about the efforts of the ministers, but the global scientific realities.