Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Ancient Alien Influence on Human Civilization


I just finished reading the books "Chariots of the Gods".I bought the book after watching the first episode of the Ancient Alliens series on the history channel . I was fascinated but reluctant to buy into the notion that prehistoric humans did not develop their own arts and technologies, but rather were taught art and science by visitors from outer space(extra-terrestrials). To be honest, I do find it implausible that some people believe the ancient astronaut theory. I started watching the series around December of 2010 and posted my initial thoughts and opinions about the series....here . My historical knowledge of many of the civilizations is very limited. I didn't know about many of them prior to watching the series.

In as much as I am open to "new ideas" , I find it hard to believe that our ancient ancestors memories were so much worse than ours that they could not remember these "alien visitations" well enough to properly preserve an accurate account of the visitations. A sane person can't possibly believe that ancient myths and religious stories are the imperfect recollection of ancient astronauts recorded by ancient priests. There is overwhelming evidence to the contrary that prehistoric humans were quite intelligent and resourceful.

However, I am not disputing the possibility that visitors from outer space might have visited earth thousands of years ago and might have communicated with our ancestors.I mean, the fact that a group of people are trying to figure out a phenomenon that has gone unexplained for generations is of itself commendable, but it seems more likely that prehistoric humans themselves were responsible for their own arts, technology and culture.

I honestly do not think anyone, no matter how intelligent he/she is can confidently say that Aliens did visit or did not visit.It is a guessing game and sure we can offer our opinions as to why we feel one way or the other, but the extra terrestrial phenomenon is it too intricate and complex for any human being to make a definitive statements or theorize about....

Saturday, December 10, 2011

You Still Call It Christian Music?

Christian music used to teach the doctrine of Christ as revealed in God's Word. Its musical notation characterized the attributes of God. Its lyrics echoed the Word of God, scripturally. It was characterized by the Godly presentation of musicians whose daily lives both private and public appearance emulated true Godly attributes.

What, however, has happened to Christian music? Christian music has departed from following its true form. No longer does Christian musical notation attempt to characterize Godly attributes, but it does characterize sensual feelings through sensual rhythm and harmony. No longer do Christian Lyrics strongly and scripturally echo God's word, but weakly squeak of moral platitudes and vague, subjective, pious feelings. Its musicians derive their dramatization from Rock musicians, hip hop,etc , and its symbolization is a mix-mash of pseudo-religionists wallowing in a good god, good devil, good man mire. Such musical mush is a mournful departure from anything that might be scripturally termed "spiritual."

Many fundamentalists have become enamoured with this pseudo-Christian music because of its sensual fleshly appeal, and defend its "spirituality" with great vigor and apparent offense. As music mirrors the soul of an individual, so does this pseudo-Christian music reflect the carnal condition of the souls and lives of such persons, be they clergy or laity.

Many pastors of fundamental churches consistently fill their auditoriums and congregations with this kind of religious musical mush. Often such pastors wonder about the quality of spiritual growth in their church members not recognizing that such spiritually weak, carnal, sensual music is one of their problems, personally and ecclesiastically