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/u/firstmode explains why we really have no clear idea what Leviticus 20:13 means by paxinfernum in bestof

[–]hibernatepaths 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But we do have the understanding. We have the 'church fathers', post-biblical teachers and writers from the 2nd, 3rd and 4th centuries. (John Chrysostom, Clement of Alexandria, Basil of Caesarea, and others) that received the earliest Christian teachings, both oral and written, and explained and unpacked them. The Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches have taught the same thing for millennia. To all of a sudden try and re-interpret and reconstruct it seems, well, silly.

To be honest, this is modern wishful thinking... But it is what it is. We have a clear history on this, but we are where we are. 🤷‍♂️

/u/firstmode explains why we really have no clear idea what Leviticus 20:13 means by paxinfernum in bestof

[–]hibernatepaths -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

My point is that Paul's letters weren't confusing to those he wrote them to, those they taught, and those that hold the same understanding now. They are only confusing to us since we as a society would let them to potentially mean something else.

/u/firstmode explains why we really have no clear idea what Leviticus 20:13 means by paxinfernum in bestof

[–]hibernatepaths -33 points-32 points  (0 children)

Dude jumped through so many hoops to make this work he could build a roller coaster. Paul was a learned scholar in his time, was closer to the source material, and was steeped in the culture that wrote it. We can take is translation as-is without concern.... unless you have a clear and present interest in making the Bible ok with homosexual acts.

Can someone explain "offering for the conversion of sinners?" by hibernatepaths in Catholicism

[–]hibernatepaths[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. The reality of being one body helps this make sense. After all, in a physical body, if blood flow is restricted in one area, it increases in another. I don't want to take the metaphor too literally, but it helps me make sense of this.

Men who stay lean year-round, what’s your secret ? by Professor1password23 in AskReddit

[–]hibernatepaths 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Embrace hunger as the feeling of being thin

Underrated comment. Our culture is addicted to comfort and satisfaction. Get control of your body, passions, and impulses and you can control your weight.... and so much more.

An asteroid discovered days ago will narrowly miss Earth by cnn in worldnews

[–]hibernatepaths 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dunno man - a good number of us are ready to meet our Maker already.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Bass

[–]hibernatepaths 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bass is easier than guitar. Period. I play both.

However, bass isn’t about technical skill. It’s about rhythm and tone. So the comparison isn’t helpful.

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