Any
god whether it be a Yahweh, an Allah, a Jesus, a Mother, or a Father is
a manifestation of the subconscious mind to establish security in a
perceived 'unsettling' world. I am Yahweh, the God-Man standing, Allah
is my anatomy (Arm, Leg, Leg, Arm, Head), Jesus is my Self-deliverance
from Sin (ie, the lower nature). My brain is Mother and Father (Right
and left); the Mother being my creative nature; the Father being my
analytical mind. It's all me playing 'hide-and-go-seek' on myself. — with Silas Rodriguez.
I agree with my best friend on the spiritual interpretation of the passage from the scripture about "honouring one's father and mother,
that it may go well with you" that it is actually about honouring both
sides of our brain - the creativity and intuitive aspect as well as the
logical and analytical aspect of our brain. Indeed, the letter (literal
interpretation) kills (or condemns), but the Spirit (metaphysical
interpretation) gives life.
On a similar note, it occurred to me recently that the passage in 1
Corinthians about honouring God in our body and in our spirit is meant
to be interpreted spiritually as well. Committing spiritual
adultery is to be under the law (system of do's and don'ts). Hence, we
are exhorted to stay under grace and be attuned to our true identity in
Christ, that is not attached to any label or false identity such as
prostitutes or murderers. Our true identity is divine unconditional
Love, which is eternal and will never change. Yes, it is interesting to
see scriptures in a new light that brings freedom, hope and life into
our life.
Video commentary:
There is hardly a man, woman or child who has not heard of the “wonderful” Christian God who will torment in eternal flames those who stubbornly refuse Him. How does this caricature affect the moral decisions of those who dare believe it? Martin Zender contends that such a heinous perception of God can only lower the standards of morality wherever it is taught. After all, why should a person behave any better than his or her Deity? Want to save people from moral ruin? Teach the God of Scripture!
“Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith (“righteousness by faith” teaching), giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron (being perpetually conscious of sins), forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.”
(1 Timothy 4:1-4, comments in parentheses are mine)
I love what Martin Zender said about the doctrine of eternal torment (as in burning and suffering) in hell being a doctrine of demons (1 Timothy 4:1) because it is born out of sin-consciousness, and as he put it, it appeals to the self-righteous and religious sensibilities in people. This false doctrine needs to be refuted in order for people to experience true freedom in Christ, as well as know and appreciate the loving and gracious heart of our heavenly Father more fully.
Martin Zender considers himself the most outspoken Bible scholar. You can find out more about his ministry here.
