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1. A Peephole Into Another World - Few could describe such an experience so vividly as Huxley. Some imagery and mental connections will stick with me forever like the following: suggesting mysticism and religion to be byproducts of induced states of consciousness - whether through peyote or wine; his views on how some people can be tapped into these other states more often than others (such as the best artists); and his reflection on schizophrenics who live in constant dread to overexposure to what would otherwise be heaven. Also, to make connections between deep seated beauty biases (such as gems), artwork, and religious, induced states suggests an analytical mind always trying to sort chaos into a recognizable schema. I also like how he doesn’t refute religion simply because it may be from these supposedly induced states. All in all, a great read for people looking for an exotic perspective.
2021-12-16
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1. A winding adventure well-with traveling - I love reading GK Chesterton because his theology always reads like a winding adventure through an introspective narrative rather than a categorized, systematic list of beliefs and heresies. Although this may seem redundant and pointless to the reader desiring a quick-fix of information, I say a big "Amen" to Chesterton's words in the first Appendix of this book, "The things that are seen so quickly, they are forgotten almost as quickly". The Everlasting Man is no exception of this philosophy. Although it will take a long while to process each chapter I've read and all the sections I have highlighted, there were many moments throughout this book when all it took was reading one of his simple sentences after a long explanation for the lightbulb to go off and a new door to swing open with a fresh new understanding. Even in the pages containing the most dense material, I find myself at various moments chuckling at his wit, gaping at his paradoxes, and desiring his humble boldness for the heart of the Gospel. Speaking of the Gospel, Chesterton puts it best in this book that although the world around us ages, the Gospel becomes fresher and newer. To him it is obvious that the Gospel is so much more than the answer to the question of "How do I get to heaven?"; it quenches the universal thirst of the world both in the here-and-now and in the future. Also, the way in which he makes the Gospel message distinct from all other philosophies and mythologies is both refreshing and reassuring, especially in a st century world overrun with existential tendencies. And that is another reason why Chesterton's work is great, because it is timeless. Even though it was written in the 's, his explanations in The Everlasting Man speak to debates and discussions in politics, philosophy and religion that are happening to this very day. For all these reasons, all aspiring theologians, preachers, and messengers of the Gospel should make the well-deserving effort to read and reflect GK Chesterton's thoughts in The Everlasting Man and his other works as well.
2013-06-12
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1. Wonderful - Get ready for the woodshed...in "Purity of Heart is to Will One Thing," Kierkegaard attacks the idea that men can be "double minded" (i.e. be intent on pursuing things apart from Christ) & still be successful in experiencing intimacy with Him. In its call to place Christ above all, this book echoes the message of Bonhoeffer's "The Cost of Discipleship" & Dallas Willard's "The Divine Conspiracy." A tremendous read!
2012-12-21
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1. What is active faith? - Kierkegaard speaks as a modern man. The father of Christian Existentialism, he portrayed faith as the antidote to the absurd (uncertainty and despair). He showed a knight of faith who tested the promises of God. The boring man is one who dwells unthoughtful while the daring man takes the challenge of God. Therefore, let us work out our salvation with fear and trembling.
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