As you have pointed out, deception has always had a place in physical warfare, but far too many people fail to see the spiritual warfare all around them...
Together, the Iliad and the Odyssey are called by some the 'Bible of the Greeks'. As mythology and history the Iliad is so important to the West that is should be read by everyone. Although listening to it as an audio book is better than reading, as it was intended to be recited aloud or sung.
The Fagles translation is good, but I think the Robert Fitzgerald translation is maybe even better.
History and wisdom so well told! How vulnerable we have remained to our own desires and imaginations over the last 3000 years. Thank you for this important reminder.
The first modern day deception that occurrded to me was the so called "safe and effective" Covid 19 injections that turned out to be everything but. A silent killer from within. So much easier to control people through their minds than physical force, hence all the propaganda and media influencers.
I was just having this conversation with my high school aged daughter. I told her the best things I can teach her is to question everything. Do your own research. We can only be fooled if we accept what we're told and refuse to think for ourselves.
As you have pointed out, deception has always had a place in physical warfare, but far too many people fail to see the spiritual warfare all around them...
The Bible verses you refer to are absolutely perfect for applying to our lives right now. Thank you!
Together, the Iliad and the Odyssey are called by some the 'Bible of the Greeks'. As mythology and history the Iliad is so important to the West that is should be read by everyone. Although listening to it as an audio book is better than reading, as it was intended to be recited aloud or sung.
The Fagles translation is good, but I think the Robert Fitzgerald translation is maybe even better.
I haven't read it completely in many years. At the time I remember thinking it was difficult to read.
History and wisdom so well told! How vulnerable we have remained to our own desires and imaginations over the last 3000 years. Thank you for this important reminder.
The first modern day deception that occurrded to me was the so called "safe and effective" Covid 19 injections that turned out to be everything but. A silent killer from within. So much easier to control people through their minds than physical force, hence all the propaganda and media influencers.
I was just having this conversation with my high school aged daughter. I told her the best things I can teach her is to question everything. Do your own research. We can only be fooled if we accept what we're told and refuse to think for ourselves.
I like the history you give, and using it as a way to teach a spiritual truth. Love the questions posed at the end - makes me stop and really think.
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