Eschatology (theology notes continues)

In Mystical Tradition - May dancing In the Old Testament there are no writings concerning the thereafter. In the Normadic stage the dead were often left behind such as in a cave. Early notion of gathering - newly deceased to the tomb. There is no elaborate theology of death in Israel. It wasn’t something better or less. Book of Amos - Thought body lived in some form but diminished. It was devastating not to have a male heir in Israelite patriarchal society. Sheovl - dead existed in a shadowy sphere; one thing it would do is to embrace life more. No communication with God. Shoevl - gradually becomes hell or heaven. It became a sense of negativity. There are some isolated translations in the Old Testament - Isesha go to heaven. That’s a translation. The dead do not sense resurrection. Psalm 49- salvation for Sheovl. The dormation of Mary - She does not die. Falls asleep and wakes up. Messiah - son of man - inclusive child of humanity. In Daniel, interrupted as St Michael - Patron Saint of the Jews. In that text it symbolizes Jesus coming in salvation. Son of man. People who wrote about Jesus were doing it under threat of death. Latest written in John’s gospel. The main eschatology message of Jesus is reign of God - Kingdom of God. Mark - 1.15 - repent and eyyus - it’s near. 122x Kingdom of God - in scripture. 99 of them are from Symoptics. Reign of God is eschatology and central to Jesus teaching. Bound up with conversion. There is something decisive about the reign of God. Gospel of Mathew - passion in the apocalyptic - the anticipation of the coming of the Lord. Veil ripped in two. Jesus rising from the dead is eschatolozied. God will go to any lengths to save people who want to be saved. Daniel - reference to resurrection. Many will rise to glory, some to eternal punishment. Oscar Romeo - Martyred “If they kill me, I will rise again.” Prolepsis is defined as anticipation. So resurrection of the individual is the anticipation of all. Corn.—If Christ has not been rised from the dead then it has been in vain. Ultimate act of evil people, kill goodness and yet there is still hope for us. Eschatology becomes more popular when close to dramatic change. Hellenism is ancient belief in demons which rose. In Hellenism, Sophia is as interesting. Sophia is wisdom. Sophia is present with God while creating the world. There is a real resurgence - Sophiology - radical Orthodox to pick up world’s vision and God’s vision. Slovic at turn of last century. Slovia - writes anti Christ under siege - 1917 Russia. We still are not sure what to do with it. Sophia is present in the creation, holy spirit and in the Church. Therefore, what is she and how is she related? Why is it feminine and what is the significance of that? These are about past, present and future. He distinguishes prophesy from the apocalyptic. According to Nolan how do we understand this? Drama of our Christian existence past - past prophecy - for a specific context about the future, parousia is reference to second coming of Christ. Will continue theology with Death. Theology of death and dying.

Regarding Canadian veterans approaching 100 years of age.

Dear Silva Redigonda, The Commander Royal Canadian Air Force has invited the RCAF Association to help find veterans approaching their 100th birthday. The goal is to acknowledge their service, and help celebrate achievement of such a significant milestone. If you can help, please reach out to neighbours, friends and family everywhere and find our veterans, and send their details to the Executive Director RCAF Association, Dean Black, at director@airforce.ca or write to RCAF Association PO Box 2460 Stn D Ottawa Ontario K1P 5W6. The information will be passed to the Commander RCAF for special mention as we approach the RCAF's 100th birthday 1 April 2024.

Holy Terror made in heaven

Optimizing Care in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

I attended this webinar 21 May 22 for 1.5 hrs. I can’t really claim the hours because I am not a physician but I attended because as a psychotherapist people come to me with physical complications as well, so it doesn’t hurt to accept an invitation if it helps any of my clients. The speaker was Dr Anita Afzali MD. MPH etc…….She has quite a few interesting initials. She talked about this in detail but I will give you the tid bit version. Crohn’s Disease is a progressive disease. The longer you have it, the more the chance of needing surgery. If you have one surgery, chances again increase for another. She stated, “we need to do a better job.” Up to 80% of patients will have a progressive disease. Colitis is less understood. Dr Afzali suggested never acting on a single elevation. Supplemental vitamins can elevate. Octave Clinical Program U.C. 65 years of age is the risk factor for the drug, 1/3 above age 65. With Upadacitinib there is improvement the next day. For moderate to severe Crohn Disease - Patient - treatment option - choose one biologic medication and be on it for 10 years. One patient (six months ago) had six inches of her stomach removed. Continued biologic after one month off. Tailor and individualize - these are the options. Looking at everything - this is the best treatment choice. High risk - have to do something biological. Low risk - have more time. Week 12 - response to medication. Need more data for combining. That is all the notes I have for now. I have lots to catch up with once again. I don’t know who invited me to attend, but thank you. Any errors written here are my own and not Dr Afzali.

Live Video Address | President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at University of Toro...

Sex - interesting article from Couple and Family Magazine

I have been saving this article for you since I last wrote about sex. This is from the Family Therapy Magazine Jan/Feb 22 pp 44-47. They are going to stop sending me the magazines and I’ll have to read on line so I won’t be reading them as much anymore due to too much time on the internet. I like to read my magazines at my own leisure away from the computer. According to this article 42% of American women have low libido or desire, pain and or elusive orgasms. Many more lack emotional connection with their partners. Issues such as body shame (Brown, 2012), negative conditioning and or lack of ability to relax is common. The clitoris is similar in size to a penis, with 95% below the surface (Aswell, 2018). There are half dozen types of orgasms to experience. Trauma may cause a body to feel desensitized or numb. Growing up, women may receive negative messages about their sexuality, bodies and desires which may cause lasting shame, confusion and guilt. Parts of the female anatomy need 20-40 minutes of attention, yet the average sex act is over in about six minutes (do you see a problem?). A great sex life needs priority and time. Sex with deep emotional connection is often the ultimate goal. What I usually suggest to women who have body shame is to look at themselves in a full length mirror and tell themselves they are beautiful. This is difficult and requires time. Do it every day if you feel shame, until you believe it. Communicate with your partner what it is you like once you find out what it is. Relationships require communication and listening. However, both need to be comfortable and nothing should ever be forced. Have a good weekend. Sex is important in a relationship——connection. What do you think?

My Sympathies to the Families and Survivors of the Mass shootings at Highland Park, Illinois

CNN reported that there have been 309 mass shooting across the U.S.A. this year alone. These tragic deaths and injuries causes so much grief and terror. Lives are forever changed. At this point I just want to say, Sorry. We should all be able to enjoy the holidays, feeling safe in our own countries.