Continued Studies - 06/09/2006

CONTINUED STUDIES

Of

David A. Archer

02/15/1968

Observations

And

General Philosophy

(r.f.p.p.s.h.)

02/16/2006 ~ 07/19/2006

06/09/2006

I happened on a thought some time ago that I now find is relevant in some ways to my present direction of thought regarding what I can perceive of the "progress" of humans.

It is based more in a "theological" perspective, but as it is my intention to study such subjects in a more mature period of my existence - I still find it incredibly interesting.

In a few words it can be described as a, more so "the" self adulation paradox (perhaps a phrase to claim as coined?).

It is in reference to the idea of Christ and further related to the idea of the "second coming" of Christ.

Essentially it means that the Christian faith is its own biggest obstacle in many ways. If it is successful in making everyone a "Christian," it then becomes impossible for another Christ to be born as it isn't possible for such a person as Christ to be born within Christianity.

Such is immediately self negating being that such would then immediately imply self worship - which as is obvious - is a great imperfection.

Further it isn't possible to "martyr" anyone within the Christian faith in a Christ like manner much for the same reasons. This isn't to say that it could not be "physically" done... but is to say that the requirements beyond being tacked to a post would in no way be met. The attempt of assigning Christ like potential to an existing Christian, is to create the paradox described within the term "self adulation paradox."

In essence and actuality then, if Christianity wins out, it has immediately defeated the majority of its proposed purpose and stolen from itself the possibility of its ultimate prize and goal - being that "Jesus Christ" will again be born to lead all of "Christianity" to the kingdom of heaven.

My impatience with - more in my relative youth - makes me want to immediately delve into this subject and rather interesting puzzle (outside of the idea of faith) - but I find that I will stay my course with present directions in study and thought - but I probably will revisit this with thoughts now and then.

It is a touch ironic though not surprising given the modern dynamics, that something such as Christianity is nearly approaching itself backwards, seemingly.

The modern actions of "it" suggest that much of the pattern and "developmental direction" I have been looking at, is truly universal - This being evident in the contradictory element of something such as Christianity attempting to remove "areas" from where a potential "Christ" could possibly be "re-born" - in attempts at conversion and in some cases, worse - where it would seem the effort would be more focused on preservation of said, to some degree.

Perhaps it is that "they" really don't want "him" coming back (as a sarcastic giggle) - "they" being those that motivate the areas of Christian belief. Perhaps "they" are thinking on delaying such a re-appearance from happening any time soon in the continued spread of Christianity itself?

This "paradox" as well, is directly in contradiction with that modern pattern of "self fulfilling prophecy" I have addressed. ~

As further personal speculation, I have recently toyed with the idea (if only as result of and within that larger process), that the concept of the "third degree of civilization," more directly the "governing body structure" of it - could be metaphorically compared to the idea of Christ, itself - the "concept," of Christ, that is.

This is rather involved, I admit - and I have only a few more moments to write this afternoon, but it is that I will further explore this metaphorical comparison. If only for my own personal insight and pleasure in curiosity.

One of my uncles was a Southern Baptist Minister, and I would have greatly enjoyed such conversation with him. I am sure it would have been incredibly stimulating and mind opening, to say the least... regardless of the level in concurrence we may or may not have shared.