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Peter Flies
Don't get lost in the infinite loop of begat, begat, begat...
Don't get lost in the infinite loop of begat, begat, begat...
Don't get lost in the infinite loop of begat, begat, begat...
Saturday 6th August 2022
Join Peter Flies in 'Why Did Peter Sink?' as he explores the dangers of creating sub-gods and the confusion from abandoning one God.
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Get the buttons here!The Perils of Creating Sub-Gods: Insights from 'Why Did Peter Sink?'
The one god makes sense, while the mess and the tangle and the over-complicated tales of mythological systems lead to confusion and endless searching.
Ever wondered what happens when you abandon the idea of a singular God? Peter Flies dives into this intriguing topic in this episode of 'Why Did Peter Sink?'. He explores how the human need for meaning can lead to the invention of multiple gods, each more fantastical than the last. It's a slippery slope, much like a treacherous Minnesota sidewalk after the first autumn sleet.
Once you start inventing gods, it becomes a free-for-all, with statues, animals, and mascots vying for divine status. But can a statue or an animal really hold divine power? Peter argues that these objects are too limited and mundane to be worthy of worship. They may be fascinating to watch in nature, but they can't ponder justice, mercy, or how to organize society.
This episode also touches on the story of Abraham and Melchizedek, illustrating how a singular God brings clarity while mythological systems lead to endless confusion. Peter delves into the argument from beauty as proof of God and discusses the devil's bluff. He also highlights Jesus' message about recognizing our fatal flaws and how these flaws lead us to our favorite sins.
The episode wraps up with a discussion on the desire for certainty in rejecting God and how even the chosen people and Pagan polytheist Romans banded together to kill God. It's a thought-provoking journey that challenges listeners to reconsider their understanding of divinity and meaning.