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Mon 1 May, 2006 11:59 am
Animalisation
Have You Never Noticed The Animals?
As we are now aware, in symbolism a material or physical object is used as a sign to represent the immaterial or spiritual universe. Whether you realise it or not symbolism is also used in everyday life. If you will study your dictionaries you will see that the use of symbols is woven into your languages. Today let us delve into this area of biblical symbolism which is also known as animalisation.
Has anyone never noticed that the nature and attributes of animals and humans oftentimes mirror? Have you never noticed the similarity of animal and human behavior? Have you never noticed that the structure of society is similar to that of the animal kingdom? For example; Just as there are animals who dominate in the animal kingdom, there are also humans who dominate in society. The animals have their predators and preys, and in human society there are also predators and preys. And since this is the case the Scriptures will oftentimes use animals to represent humans who are behaving in the capacity of that certain animal or beast.
We must begin to understand that the indwelling of the Holy Spirit of God is the principal force that separates man from beast (Gen. 2:7). The Holy Spirit of God enlightens man and allows him to move from his base beastly nature to a more exalted and aware state. This Spirit gives man the ability to reason, think, judge, calculate, and behave in an exalted manner (Exod. 31:3) Without the enlightenment brought by the Spirit, man will oftentimes revert to his beastly nature. In this beastly state he is unable to reason, think, judge, calculate, and behave in an exalted manner. His only inclination is to fulfill his primary beastly and predatory urges.
Therefore when the Scriptures speak of animals and beasts, it is not always referring to one of the lower animals as distinguished from human beings. Many times it is speaking of humans. We must learn to discern these instances. If you can grasp and understand this concept then you will begin to understand the use of animal symbolism in the Holy Scriptures. You will also begin to understand the creation story of Genesis and the animal symbolisations which deal with the end times.
Definitions from Merriam Webster
Beast: (n) 1 a : a four-footed mammal as distinguished from a human being, a lower vertebrate, and an invertebrate b : a lower animal as distinguished from a human being c : an animal as distinguished from a plant d : an animal under human control 2 : a contemptible person 3 : something formidably difficult to control or deal with (Jude 1:10) (Rev: 11:1)
Animal: (n) 1 : any of a kingdom (Animalia) of living things including many-celled organisms and often many of the single-celled ones (as protozoans) that typically differ from plants in having cells without cellulose walls, in lacking chlorophyll and the capacity for photosynthesis, in requiring more complex food materials (as proteins), in being organized to a greater degree of complexity, and in having the capacity for spontaneous movement and rapid motor responses to stimulation 3 : a human being considered chiefly as physical or nonrational; also : this nature4 : a person with a particular interest or aptitude
Reptile: (n) 1 : an animal that crawls or moves on its belly (as a snake) or on small short legs (as a lizard)3 : a groveling or despised person (Gen. 3:1) (Job 26:13) (Is. 27:1)
Snake: (n) 1 : any of numerous limbless scaled reptiles (suborder Serpentes syn. Ophidia) with a long tapering body and with salivary glands often modified to produce venom which is injected through grooved or tubular fangs 2 : a worthless or treacherous fellow (Gen. 3:1) (Job 26:13) (Is. 27:1)
Lion: (n) 1 a or plural lion : a large heavily built social cat (Panthera leo) of open or rocky areas chiefly of sub-Saharan Africa though once widely distributed throughout Africa and southern Asia that has a tawny body with a tufted tail and a shaggy blackish or dark brown mane in the male b : any of several large wildcats; especially : COUGAR c capitalized : LEO 2a : a person felt to resemble a lion (as in courage or ferocity) b : a person of outstanding interest or importance *a literary lion* (Ezek 22:25) (Heb 11:33)
Wolf2 a (1) : a fierce, rapacious, or destructive person (2) : a man forward, direct, and zealous in amatory attentions to women (Jer. 5:6) (John 10:12)
Bear: (n) 1 or pl bear : any of a family (Ursidae of the order Carnivora) of large heavy mammals of America and Eurasia that have long shaggy hair, rudimentary tails, and plantigrade feet and feed largely on fruit, plant matter, and insects as well as on flesh 2 : a surly, uncouth, burly, or shambling person *a tall, friendly bear of a man* (Dan 7:5) (Rev. 13:2)
Sheep: (n) 1 : any of various hollow-horned typically gregarious ruminant mammals (genus Ovis) related to the goats but stockier and lacking a beard in the male; specifically : one (O. aries) long domesticated especially for its flesh and wool 2 a : a timid defenseless creature b : a timid docile person; especially : one easily influenced or led (Mark 14:27) (John 10:2)
Jackass: (n) 1: DONKEY; especially : a male donkey 2 : a stupid person : FOOL (Psalm 104:11) (Job 39:5)
Donkey: (n) 1 : the domestic ass (Equus asinus) 2 : a stupid or obstinate person (Psalm 104:11) (Job 39:5)
Mule: (n) 1 a : a hybrid between a horse and a donkey; especially : the offspring of a male donkey and a mare b : a self-sterile plant whether hybrid or not c : a usually sterile hybrid 2 : a very stubborn person 4 slang : a person who smuggles or delivers illicit substances (as drugs) (Psalm 32:1) (Zech 14:15)
Horse: (n) 1 a (1) : a large solid-hoofed herbivorous ungulate mammal (Equus caballus, family Equidae, the horse family) domesticated since prehistoric times and used as a beast of burden, a draft animal, or for riding 7 : an athlete whose performance is consistently strong and reliable (Job 39:19) (Psalm 147:10)
Goat: (n) 1 a or plural goat : any of various hollow-horned ruminant mammals (especially of the genus Capra) related to the sheep but of lighter build and with backwardly arching horns, a short tail, and usually straight hair; especially : one (Capra hircus) long domesticated for its milk, wool, and flesh b capitalized : CAPRICORN 2 : a licentious man : LECHER 3 : SCAPEGOAT 2 (Dan 8:5) (Zech. 10:3)
Dove: (n) 1 : any of numerous pigeons; especially : a small wild pigeon 2 : a gentle woman or child 3 : one who takes a conciliatory attitude and advocates negotiations and compromise; (Ezek. 7:16) (Hos. 7:11)
Hawk: (n) 1 : any of numerous diurnal birds of prey belonging to a suborder (Falcones of the order Falconiformes) and including all the smaller members of this group; especially : ACCIPITER
3(Job 39:26)
Vulture: (n) 1 : any of various large birds (families Accipitridae and Cathartidae) that are related to the hawks, eagles, and falcons but have weaker claws and the head usually naked and that subsist chiefly or entirely on carrion 2 : a rapacious or predatory person (Isa. 34:15)
Dog: (n) 1 a : CANID; especially : a highly variable domestic mammal (Canis familiaris) closely related to the gray wolf b : a male dog; also : a male usually carnivorous mammal 2 a : a worthless or contemptible person b : FELLOW, CHAP *a lazy dog 6 plural : FEET 9 : an unattractive person; especially : an unattractive girl or woman (Psalm 22:16) (Isa. 56:10)
Bird: (n) 1 archaic : the young of a feathered vertebrate 2 : any of a class (Aves) of warm-blooded vertebrates distinguished by having the body more or less completely covered with feathers and the forelimbs modified as wings 5 a : FELLOW b : a peculiar person (Job 35:11) (Rev 18:2)
Fish 3 a : a person who is caught or is wanted (as in a criminal investigation) b : FELLOW, PERSON (Job 12:8) (Zeph. 1:3)
Jackal: (n)1 : any of several small omnivorous canids (as Canis aureus) of Africa and Asia having large ears, long legs, and bushy tails 2 a : a person who performs routine or menial tasks for another b : a person who serves or collaborates with another especially in the commission of base acts
Rat: (n) 1 a : any of numerous rodents (Rattus and related genera) differing from the related mice especially by considerably larger size 2 : a contemptible person: as a : one who betrays or deserts friends or associates b : SCAB 3b c : INFORMER 4 : a person who spends much time in a specified place *a mall rat*
Mole: (n) 1 : any of numerous burrowing insectivores (especially family Talpidae) with tiny eyes, concealed ears, and soft fur 2 : one who works in the dark 4 : a spy (as a double agent) who establishes a cover long before beginning espionage; broadly : one within an organization who passes on information
Crab: (n) 1 plural crabs also crab : any of numerous chiefly marine broadly built decapod crustaceans: 4: an ill-tempered person : GROUCH
Ape2 a : MIMIC b : a large uncouth person
Monkey: (n) 1 : a nonhuman primate mammal with the exception usually of the lemurs and tarsiers; especially : any of the smaller longer-tailed catarrhine or platyrrhine primates as contrasted with the apes 2 a : a person resembling a monkey b : a ludicrous figure : DUPE
"For in the Nature of Animals One can see themselves"
Just out of curiosity, has anyone ever managed to make it all the way through one of these diatribes? I have to say that I myself usually give up about one or two paragraphs in. Whatever became of the concept of brevity as the soul of wit?
I agree, Mr Smith. One may as well post twelve page inches of Blah blah blah, for all the good it does.
You actually survive one or two paragraphs? I usually give up if it runs off the bottom of the screen.
Mindy doesn't read our responses any more than we read his topics.
I can understand why. By the time you get to the replies, the day is over.
And if you read his entire post, your mind would indeed catch fire.
That might make it easier to read.
tin_sword_arthur wrote:That might make it easier to read.
Not for me. Last time my mind caught fire, my wife poured beer on it.
Or was she just ticked off at me?
How jaded a reply... Really.
You are right, sir or madam. I should be reprimanded. But, in my defense, I have been unable to articulate a rational response to Mindy's topic.
blacksmithn wrote:Just out of curiosity, has anyone ever managed to make it all the way through one of these diatribes? I have to say that I myself usually give up about one or two paragraphs in. Whatever became of the concept of brevity as the soul of wit?
Good Day
Your inabilty to sit, read and comprehend is the reason you all are in the predicament that you are in today. Look around your environment. Life is not brief. There are no short answers or quick solutions. This is why you all are the microwave generation. You all want everything quick and easy. You all are finding out that life is not that way.
Sorry, I missed that. I was out microwaving my lunch. Say what now?
Mindonfire wrote:Good Day
Your inabilty to sit, read and comprehend is the reason you all are in the predicament that you are in today. Look around your environment. Life is not brief. There are no short answers or quick solutions. This is why you all are the microwave generation. You all want everything quick and easy. You all are finding out that life is not that way.
You sure are assuming a lot here. Just what generation do you think everyone here belongs to, lumping us all into what you call the "microwave generation"? And how is the view from up there on your soapbox?
It's not my game either, but this guy (or girl) (I'm a guy btw) spent quite some time composing this message. It's obviously something (s)he feels strongly about. I can imagine (s)he isn't really liking these responses.
I dunno... I've seen it before, I guess this thread was the final drop, forcing me to respond. Tpoics in Spirituality and Religion can be geared towards a belief system other posters find strange... Is that a reason to react like this?
Naj
If someone feels they are being attacked and wish to respond strongly, let them. But be sure to be clear who you are responding to. When you attack everyone as whole, you need to expect an answer, and probably not a favorable one.
I learned that early on here, and I learned it well.
Can we solve this problem quickly? I've got a pedicure appointment at 1.
Frankly, I think the only real fix would be for those that don't go for spirituality and/or religion to stay out unless invited. But this is an open forum, so that's unlikely. We all like our opinion to be heard.
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And that is how i know that you are all spiritual worms, crawling in the foetid stench and muck of your pathetic, microwave lives. I hope Jeebus nukes you all ! ! !
Maybe the solution is for those who post these windy diatribes to simply accept that some folks think they're full of crap.
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