Then said he unto me, Son of man, hast thou seen what the ancients of the house of Israel do in the dark, every man in the chambers of his imagery? For they say, the Lord seeth us not; the Lord hath forsaken the earth. Ezekial 8:12 A movie is a metaphysical object. There is the material part of the film, the actors, the set, and the physical medium, but a movie extends far beyond this. It is a coalescence of wills, of experiences, rooted in the past, now rising into the moment and branching into the future, in an unbreakable chain. At the moment it is viewed it becomes an indelible part of the media-sphere that overlays the
Fascinating read, and very well constructed. I'm curious, you mentioned Christianity lacking the dietary taboos of Islam and Judaism, are you familiar with the Orthodox Christian fasting rules? If not, I think you'll find Orthodoxy a very interesting subject to research wrt this topic of the purpose of food and sacrifice and katharsis, and also just in general.
" I am not suggesting that you whip them with magical plants, strike their genitals, and drive them from the city to achieve katharsis. Unfortunately, it is far too late for such measures." Is it though?
I remember the Pokemon go craze in 2016 as clear as day. Ironically, the people who played it where mostly people in their late 20- early 30s. Perhaps the chase for your younger days is an easily was to fall under the spell
Absolutely brilliant.
Fascinating read, and very well constructed. I'm curious, you mentioned Christianity lacking the dietary taboos of Islam and Judaism, are you familiar with the Orthodox Christian fasting rules? If not, I think you'll find Orthodoxy a very interesting subject to research wrt this topic of the purpose of food and sacrifice and katharsis, and also just in general.
Looking forward to the next piece
" I am not suggesting that you whip them with magical plants, strike their genitals, and drive them from the city to achieve katharsis. Unfortunately, it is far too late for such measures." Is it though?
I remember the Pokemon go craze in 2016 as clear as day. Ironically, the people who played it where mostly people in their late 20- early 30s. Perhaps the chase for your younger days is an easily was to fall under the spell