Tonight, I'm afraid, you'll not get the customary sermon and a half; I'm having a good friend from the States over to watch a movie, so I'm sorry people but my time is limited.
I did discover something fascinating today though: hundreds of years before the time of Christ, the Chinese largely adhered to a monotheistic religon which bears striking resemblance to the Judaism of the Old Testament. They worshipped 'Heaven', describing him as a personal, but incorporeal being. They attributed to him kindness, compassion, justice, and judgement. Sound familiar? The emperor moreover, was not considered a god (as was the norm in other cultures at the time) but 'The Son of Heaven': the one who would intercede for the people before Heaven. He served the roles of both high priest and king. And some emperors, when they felt that they had sinned against Heaven, resigned their post, and stepped down. Amazing stuff, eh?
But more on this in my next entry. In the meantime, you can all continue to squabble and bicker over whose head goes where.
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Coming to watch a movie is an excuse for guys to chat first, then watch the film, then chat again. You can't invite them over to talk. It's just not done.
And it was Chariots of Fire. Excellent film. On many counts. If you haven't seen it, do.
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