Public discourse, the moment it becomes basically neutralized with regard to a strict standard of truth, stands by its nature ready to serve as an instrument in the hands of any ruler to pursue all kinds of power schemes. —Josef Pieper
This is quite excellent!! Thank you!! The line that resonated with me the most, due to my own views, writings, and research was:
"...but by replacing a theologically and metaphysically grounded, measured and justified truth open to transcendence and divine reality with “science” and “reason"..."
Brilliant!!!
Looking forward to more...thank you (I have "cross-posted" this essay to my own substack readers)
With deepest gratitude am I thanking you for having written this testimony of the state of life of man in the world in these days. I made notes of the meaning you have clarified for me, about why people lie about the pretense of their philosophical outlook. I never believe that any person speaking relativist gibberish believe what they speak. You've unravelled the dirty-ball-thought-string with clear thinking and straight forward language. Thank you very much.
Also, the prayer that you advocate all us pray, always---are these the words given to the children by Our Lady of Fatima?
Again, with appreciation and best wishes for you in this new year.
I also want to say that I am happy to see the links for Margaret Anna Alice's work here! This is what I'm talking about - she asks challenging questions and has a toolkit for repentance. Let's be ready for some rebirth, people! God is a Redeemer!
Awesome compilation of ideas and works, brother! Very astute observations, as always.
I, as so many of us, have been baffled as to who has proven incorruptible in this whole battle and who hasn't. It hasn't followed ideological, intellectual, cultural, or religious lines. And this has left us with a challenging corner of God's mystery to contend with. Let us give thanks that we have a much better idea of the extent to which we were all wrong. 'Let God be true, and every (mortal) man a liar." (Romans 3:4).
I am at the point of great gratitude for all of this now, for I see that beyond this mortal life, we must all come to the truth by and by, and every hidden thing must be revealed. Thanks be to All that can be called good that we now have this opportunity, nay, this imperative to face it all and respond from the truth that is in us. There is no escaping the Disclosure of Truth (aka, the Apocalypse) that is now upon the world.
Let's take the initiative, then, to root out all untruth in ourselves and to be honest about our shortcomings and contradictions. By excising the log from our own eyes we may see clearly to remove the motes in our brothers' and sisters' eyes. We must become completely of service, and we must be fit for that service.
Did you intentionally omit the beginning and ending stanzas? Hoping you can add them or make a note that this is truncated so people realize it's not the full version :-)
Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” 2 Corinthians 5:17. We are all sinners and must repent directly to our father in heaven for forgiveness while we await final judgement. Jesus warns us not to be deceived by any man.
Signs of the End of the Age Matthew 24:5
Jesus answered, “See to it that no one deceives you. For many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many. You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. These things must happen, but the end is still to come.
What are the signs of the end -As in the days of Lot and the days of Noah.
Revelation 18:4
And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.
Revelation 18:4- The Church of Smyrna (which is also the good fig) headed by Polycarp
Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. The one who is victorious will not be hurt at all by the second death.
Pray for all world leaders, that God may open their eyes and ears. We only have ONE savior.
This is quite excellent!! Thank you!! The line that resonated with me the most, due to my own views, writings, and research was:
"...but by replacing a theologically and metaphysically grounded, measured and justified truth open to transcendence and divine reality with “science” and “reason"..."
Brilliant!!!
Looking forward to more...thank you (I have "cross-posted" this essay to my own substack readers)
Dear Mr. Kozinski,
With deepest gratitude am I thanking you for having written this testimony of the state of life of man in the world in these days. I made notes of the meaning you have clarified for me, about why people lie about the pretense of their philosophical outlook. I never believe that any person speaking relativist gibberish believe what they speak. You've unravelled the dirty-ball-thought-string with clear thinking and straight forward language. Thank you very much.
Also, the prayer that you advocate all us pray, always---are these the words given to the children by Our Lady of Fatima?
Again, with appreciation and best wishes for you in this new year.
Joanne Wasserman
I also want to say that I am happy to see the links for Margaret Anna Alice's work here! This is what I'm talking about - she asks challenging questions and has a toolkit for repentance. Let's be ready for some rebirth, people! God is a Redeemer!
Excellent piece Thaddeus. The irony is that when they are done creating a total Hell on earth, not even they will want to live in it.
Awesome compilation of ideas and works, brother! Very astute observations, as always.
I, as so many of us, have been baffled as to who has proven incorruptible in this whole battle and who hasn't. It hasn't followed ideological, intellectual, cultural, or religious lines. And this has left us with a challenging corner of God's mystery to contend with. Let us give thanks that we have a much better idea of the extent to which we were all wrong. 'Let God be true, and every (mortal) man a liar." (Romans 3:4).
I am at the point of great gratitude for all of this now, for I see that beyond this mortal life, we must all come to the truth by and by, and every hidden thing must be revealed. Thanks be to All that can be called good that we now have this opportunity, nay, this imperative to face it all and respond from the truth that is in us. There is no escaping the Disclosure of Truth (aka, the Apocalypse) that is now upon the world.
Let's take the initiative, then, to root out all untruth in ourselves and to be honest about our shortcomings and contradictions. By excising the log from our own eyes we may see clearly to remove the motes in our brothers' and sisters' eyes. We must become completely of service, and we must be fit for that service.
Thank you for the gracious words, Thaddeus!
Did you intentionally omit the beginning and ending stanzas? Hoping you can add them or make a note that this is truncated so people realize it's not the full version :-)
Enjoying your honest podcasts
Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” 2 Corinthians 5:17. We are all sinners and must repent directly to our father in heaven for forgiveness while we await final judgement. Jesus warns us not to be deceived by any man.
Signs of the End of the Age Matthew 24:5
Jesus answered, “See to it that no one deceives you. For many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many. You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. These things must happen, but the end is still to come.
What are the signs of the end -As in the days of Lot and the days of Noah.
Revelation 18:4
And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.
Revelation 18:4- The Church of Smyrna (which is also the good fig) headed by Polycarp
Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. The one who is victorious will not be hurt at all by the second death.
Pray for all world leaders, that God may open their eyes and ears. We only have ONE savior.
Blessings to you