Anybody make it to Las Vegas for the event? I'm going to be there.
*Is Abaddon to be feared?*
*Is Abaddon to be feared?* My argument is no. I'm interested in knowing the origin of the cited scripture. Or is it scripture? It looks like it may be another person's version of the scripture which comes across as... It feels evil and foreboding. I have 2 sources that paint a different picture. In biblical text the apostle John translated the Hebrew word Abaddon to Greek which is Apollyon. Apollyon means “Destroyer,” and is given as the name of “the angel of the abyss.” Though most reference works apply this name to some evil person or entity, the whole setting of the apocalyptic vision in Revelation is to the contrary. It consistently portrays angels being used by God to bring woe and destruction upon His enemies. Not the devil or his demons. Destruction is not always evil. The Interpreter’s Bible says: “Abaddon, however, is an angel not of Satan but of God, performing his work of destruction at God’s bidding.” It wasn't until the 19th century that the 'angel of the a...
Wish i could be there.
ReplyDeleteWish I could.
ReplyDeleteSorry, wont be going to Vegas until October 18th for my wedding.
ReplyDeleteI wish
ReplyDeleteHow about SXSW?
ReplyDeleteMichelle E I want to go SO BAD. Can't.
ReplyDeleteMichelle E I'll be at SXSW for sure.
ReplyDelete:( wish I could go and congrats lukas
ReplyDeleteit would be neat to have an Essex meetup like at cupids span
ReplyDeleteso how was the event flint dille :)
ReplyDeleteMy Hackerspace is going to have a booth at SXSW Create, which starts the day after the Anomaly. We could do an unofficial post anomaly cross faction meetup there if people are interested.
ReplyDeleteMustafa Said Create is free and open to the public, you dont need a badge to get in.
ReplyDeleteMichelle E O_o
ReplyDeleteMichelle E No...it's just...i live in Kansas and no money....
ReplyDeleteOh... yeah. Thats a problem
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