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Originally Posted by LongBlackScarf
If this is so, then gay marriage should be sanctified!  Didn't Jesus say on the cross "Father why hast thou forsaken me?" So my interpretation of "God" was that "he" was always a male, capable of impregnating a female (virgin youngster). The male/female as God theory gives us a whole new book with the probable title Jesus Has Two Mommies.  |
actually I wouldnt have a problem with that
My point is that both aspects are present. One is more manifest, but that is not to say that the other doesnt exist. Each of us has masculine and feminine qualities. The Male/Female dynamic is a constant throughout the Natural world, I have no problem extrapolating it to the Creator:
As above/so below.
By the way, I'd remind you that the Bible was written by men of a Patriarchal mindset. That is why God is deemed Male in the Bible. But in Nature, we see that the Female gives birth. It doesnt follow that a Male God would Create life all by his lonesome IMO. Thus, the "mystery" of the phrase "and the Word was God, and the Word was WITH God". Who/What was "the Word" if not a female energy?
As a matter of fact, that is part of the problem the Catholic Church has with the Da Vinci Code, that it reminds us of the importance of the FEMALE contribution.
Each needs the other to create. Its only the Desert Religions (Christian/Muslim/Jew) that seek to dominate women. Think about it. They all believe a woman should be subservient to a man. Other cultures had female dieties in their pantheon, why not the Desert Religions? There was a paradigm shift in attitude and I am not sure why............
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And how would he impregnate Mary had he not possessed a penis
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The Bible says that Mary had an "immaculate conception" that is, (allegedly) without the act of sex (therefore, no penis required) Again, that is one of the mysteries of the Bible that believers are asked to take on faith.
a little off topic, this reminds me of the Ecstacy of Saint Theresa (I think it was her) who was supposedly visited by an Angel who had sex with her (according to some interpretations) The story IS interesting, her description of the encounter is odd to say the least! here is a
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I tell ya, some people have ALL the FUN!
