", and I had to say, "Maureen, that's not on message for today".I just have to say a special word of thanks for John Burton. John has been my agent for many years now and he is still the best political ...
Judaism's eschatological beliefs include a Messianic Age and resurrection of the dead, while Zoroastrianism teaches about a final judgment, renovation of the universe, and the purification of souls. 4 What historical influence have Judaism and Zoroastrianism had on other religions and cultures? Both...
This is not a messianic figure – it’s simply a person who defends their moralistic beliefs vigorously. Of course, those moralistic beliefs have to be rooted in charity; the utilitarian notion of the greater good outweighing the greater evil need not apply. ...
‘When I watch Virgil DJing, I’m struck by his messianic relationship with his fans. They follow his fashion with the same intensity. But I think it’s much more about him than anything he actually makes. Like he was someone they were all waiting for. Cometh the hour, cometh the man....
“already begin to take shape in the world every time the claim is made to realize within history that messianic hope which can only be realized beyond history” (CCC 676). The subtle reference here is a condemnation of all human systems that aim to replace Christ with a substitute fortrue...
when in fact no country has ever had a real golden age. History is full of bloodshed and strife and one team up, the other down. But it’s easy to sell the golden era idea to people who are looking for something to hold onto in a world that’s dominated by change. Not only techn...
2 Corinthians 4:4: “The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.” In Genesis 2, Satan convinced the first humans to trust in themselves, rather than in God’...
Jesus came to be called"Jesus Christ"(meaning "Jesus the Khristós", i.e. "Jesus the Messiah" or "Jesus the Anointed") by Christians, who believe that his crucifixion and resurrection fulfill the messianic prophecies of the Old Testament. ...
This is a prophetic vision of the Messianic age, where God's people will experience fullness of life. It points to the ultimate fulfillment found in Christ, who offers abundant life (John 10:10). The delight of the soul is a theme found throughout the Psalms, where the psalmists often ...
We made our way south from Galilee to Jerusalem. The apostles knew that this time would be different, but their minds were filled with visions of glory. This would be the Messianic entry amid the acclaim of the crowds. These images filled their minds. When I ...