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It is really amusing how there are people who would picture the antichrist as a monster, a satanic figure, or whatever superstitious jazz they believe in. Some (ehemm) creative people would even claim that they are the antichrist, or even form a cult based around the false understanding.
Before you get it, you have to understand that the bible is a book containing philosophies and principles that is meant to be a framework of a society. This includes politics. This includes the individual mindset. Theist might find this disagreeable, which i dont mind.
THE TERM "ANTI"
usually we think of anti as "against". But even theologist would consider it to mean "instead of". Antichrist does not necessarily mean describe an entity that blatantly go against christ like John described.
He is not wrong either. Denying does not have to be literally saying one denies it. It could be as simple as thinking that this persons' ways are better than what the Bible recommends, which leads to making this person a leader.
One thing is for certain, the antichrist will NOT call itself an antichrist. Either they would deny being one, or they would not even know they are the one referred to by the Bible.
THE ARCHETYPE OF A TYRANT
When we look back in history and learn about tyrannical leaderships, we are baffled on how these tyrants were allowed to rule at all. We think that the subjects are just stupid. Or rather incapable of choosing a leader.
What we fail to realize is, these tyrants never presented themselves as tyrants, especially in the beginning of their rule.
Usually, they would lead with decisions that are presented as "peace", "wise" or something very agreeable to the intuition. They would make decisions that would appeal to the masses. And at some point, they would be corrupted by power before they become a true tyrant. The point is they would always start of with a seemingly proper way to rule, and it would seem impressive. Then later on, tyranny.
"The road to hell is paved with good intentions"
Tyrants don't only appear in politics though. They could be religious leaders, a boss, parents, or they could even be a partner. The thing that identifies them is the narrative they abide by, which justifies their right to rule over you.
...SO WHO IS/ARE THE ANTICHRIST(S)?
Before we answer that, we must first identify who or what is Christ.
In short, Jesus is "logic", "reason" and "principle" personified in flesh, which unfortunately does not have a direct english translation.
So who is the antichrist? This could be anyone who will rule over you against your "logos", a tyrant who will decieve you with "good" things to lead you away from your good principles, logic and reasoning...
It could be me...
your religion...
Your boss...
your favorite politician..
your idol..
your beloved partner..
Or it could even be yourself...
It will tyrannize you if you dont identify it..
you wont identify it if you dont reflect...
You wont reflect if you feel that you're in control..
You would feel you're in control if you are persuaded..
..And that is how the Anti-christ will lead you to a life of "hell".
Thank you for reading
Before you get it, you have to understand that the bible is a book containing philosophies and principles that is meant to be a framework of a society. This includes politics. This includes the individual mindset. Theist might find this disagreeable, which i dont mind.
THE TERM "ANTI"
usually we think of anti as "against". But even theologist would consider it to mean "instead of". Antichrist does not necessarily mean describe an entity that blatantly go against christ like John described.
²² Who is the liar? It is whoever denies that Jesus is the Christ. Such a person is the antichrist—denying the Father and the Son. -1 John 2:22
He is not wrong either. Denying does not have to be literally saying one denies it. It could be as simple as thinking that this persons' ways are better than what the Bible recommends, which leads to making this person a leader.
One thing is for certain, the antichrist will NOT call itself an antichrist. Either they would deny being one, or they would not even know they are the one referred to by the Bible.
THE ARCHETYPE OF A TYRANT
When we look back in history and learn about tyrannical leaderships, we are baffled on how these tyrants were allowed to rule at all. We think that the subjects are just stupid. Or rather incapable of choosing a leader.
What we fail to realize is, these tyrants never presented themselves as tyrants, especially in the beginning of their rule.
Usually, they would lead with decisions that are presented as "peace", "wise" or something very agreeable to the intuition. They would make decisions that would appeal to the masses. And at some point, they would be corrupted by power before they become a true tyrant. The point is they would always start of with a seemingly proper way to rule, and it would seem impressive. Then later on, tyranny.
"The road to hell is paved with good intentions"
Tyrants don't only appear in politics though. They could be religious leaders, a boss, parents, or they could even be a partner. The thing that identifies them is the narrative they abide by, which justifies their right to rule over you.
...SO WHO IS/ARE THE ANTICHRIST(S)?
Before we answer that, we must first identify who or what is Christ.
As originally written in Koine Greek, "the word" was written as Logos, which was well understood by philosophers before adapting Jewish philosphies, to mean "logic", "reason" or "principle".In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. -John 1:1
In short, Jesus is "logic", "reason" and "principle" personified in flesh, which unfortunately does not have a direct english translation.
So who is the antichrist? This could be anyone who will rule over you against your "logos", a tyrant who will decieve you with "good" things to lead you away from your good principles, logic and reasoning...
It could be me...
your religion...
Your boss...
your favorite politician..
your idol..
your beloved partner..
Or it could even be yourself...
It will tyrannize you if you dont identify it..
you wont identify it if you dont reflect...
You wont reflect if you feel that you're in control..
You would feel you're in control if you are persuaded..
..And that is how the Anti-christ will lead you to a life of "hell".
Thank you for reading
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