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T he Zohar states: "the tav makes an impression on the Ancient of Days." "The Ancient of Days" refers to the sublime pleasure innate within the "crown" (Will) of Divine Emanation. The letter tav (here referring to the "Kingdom of the Infinite One, Blessed be He") leaves its impression on the "Ancient of Days." The impression is the secret of simple faith in G-d's ultimate omnipresence the Infinite present in the finite, for "there is none like unto Him" (the conclusion of the above quotation from the Zohar).
The alef corresponds to one’s initial awareness of Divine paradox in the infinite source (where the higher and lower waters, joy and bitterness, are absolutely one). From this awareness issues mem , the fountain of Divine wisdom, ever- increasing power of insight into the mysteries of Torah. "The final end of knowledge is not to know." The culmination of the flow of Divine wisdom in the soul (after all is said and done) is the "majestic" revelation of the infinite "treasure-house" of simple faith in G-d's absolute omnipresence below innate in the soul of Israel. The culmination of truth simple faith is the secret of the "tav."
The mem , the letter of "water" ( mayim ) symbolizes the fountain of the Divine Wisdom of Torah. Just as the waters of a physical fountain (spring) ascend from their unknown subterranean source (the secret of the abyss in the account of Creation) to reveal themselves on earth, so does the fountain of wisdom express the power of flow from the superconscious source. In the terminology of Kabbalah, this flow is from keter ("crown") to chochmah ("wisdom"). The stream is symbolized in Proverbs as "the flowing stream, the source of wisdom."
T he alef is formed by two yuds , one to the upper right and the other to the lower left, joined by a diagonal vav . These represent the higher and lower waters and the firmament between them
W ater is first mentioned in the Torah in the account of the first day of Creation: "And the spirit of G-d hovered over the surface of the water." At this time the higher and the lower waters were indistinguishable; their state is referred to as "water in water." On the second day of Creation G-d separated the two waters by "stretching" the firmament between them.
Codes, however, do not occur without a designer. Chaos can produce patterns, but it has never been shown to produce codes or symbols. Proof that DNA was designed by a mind: (1) DNA is not merely a molecule with a pattern; it is a code, a language, and an information storage mechanism. (2) All codes we know the origin of are created by a conscious mind. (3) Therefore DNA was designed by a mind, and language and information are proof of the action of a Superintelligence.
I Can Prove God Exists
originally posted by: rockpaperhammock
And where is the proof of god?
Kings 2:23Then he went up from there to Bethel; and as he was going up the road, some youths came from the city and mocked him, and said to him, “Go up, you bald head! Go up, you bald head!” So he turned around and looked at them, and pronounced a curse on them in the name of the Lord. And two female bears came out of the woods and mauled forty-two of the youths.
Explain this to me...try any way possible...to explain wtf that means and why I should follow the bible. If this really did happen why the frack would I want any part in this. Don't worry I can find plenty of crap in the Koran too if you like or just about any other book out there.
Thus while witness is given to God's sovereign grace in a number of striking miracles, there is also a witness to the inevitable judgment that will overtake those who reject, or falsify, or slight, the grace of God. At the beginning of his ministry Elisha has to learn that if he brings grace and blessing into the scene of the curse, he will be confronted by those who reject grace, and mock at the vessel of grace. Thus it comes to pass as the prophet went up to Bethel, he is met by a band of youths who mock at the ascension of Elijah. In derision they say to Elisha, "Go up, thou bald head; go up, thou bald head.
The sons of the prophets betray ignorance and unbelief as to the ascension. The "men of the city" may be indifferent to ascension, but the children of Bethel mock at ascension. In Bethel, the place that was distinguished in the history of Israel as the house of God, we find a band of mockers. Nor is it otherwise in this day of grace. There is still ignorance and unbelief in the religious circle, and indifference among the men of the world, but the most terrible mark of the last days will be the appearance of scoffers in the Christian profession — that which professes to be the house of God. For such there is nothing but judgment, — a judgment that begins at the house of God (2 Peter 3:3: 1 Peter 4:17).
originally posted by: rockpaperhammock
This is the biggest pile of sheet I have ever listened to on religion.
All the proof in the world will do NOTHING for you...
originally posted by: rockpaperhammock
a reply to: AlephBet
Where does it say they mocked God? They mocked a man for being bald. Maybe they were people who mocked God as well but in that example I don't see how they were specifically mocking God.
Also these are children. Could you imagine the horror of 40 plus children being mauled by bears?
All the proof in the world will do NOTHING for you.
How is a bear robbed of its cubs? Who actually sent the bears? Who has taken the children of the house of God away, captive to paganism?
originally posted by: TzarChasm
a reply to: AlephBet
How is a bear robbed of its cubs? Who actually sent the bears? Who has taken the children of the house of God away, captive to paganism?
i see nothing in the bible about those children being a gang, nor did i see anything about a prophet being tasked with the candy bowl. and paganism is the only reason your religion survived. dont bite the hand that saved your god.
Elaborate. I would love to hear more or this perspective.