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Clouds received Him #595Z, or mythological Heavenly Hosts, a case for false celestial beings living in the skies after death, with a watercolor of the evening sunset, by artist, and Veteran, Stephen F. Condren, of Condren Galleries, a Fine Arts Gallery. Prints & Scans Of This Watercolor #595Z ~ Order Here.

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The Clouds Received Him

Mythological Heavenly Hoasts

An important point that has never been addressed, to my knowledge, by any Theologian, or Scientist, is the matter of breathable oxygen in skies of Jesus era, because He was received into the clouds. In other words, the people of Bible Times, thought that there was an endless, and eternal breathable atmosphere up to the stars, to the moon, and to Heaven, even to the point of building a Tower of Babble to it, because of their limited knowledge of the solar system, and the earth’s biosphere.

Mindset Of Bible Times

The mindset of these time was crude, and severely limited, because they were uneducated. The Gospel writers felt at ease to tell the world that Jesus was received straight to the clouds, Acts, 1:9 , because He was assumed into Heaven. The Gospel writers, as willing swindlers, were ready to sell you their bogus bill of goods at your expense, because their agenda was control over you. If these frauds were truly “inspired” by God, then they surely would have known that the world was round, and that no organic living organism can survive outside of the earth’s protective shield, because you would be annihilated by comic rays, meteor showers, and radiation just for starters.

Upper Stratusphere

The people of these time actually thought that all of the heavens were filled with fresh air, because they repeatedly tell of Jesus, and the saints being taken up into the clouds. 1 Thessalonians 4:17, 1 Corinthians 15:52, telling us about heavenly spaces, because we would live up there. We are taught, as strict teaching of the Church, that Mary was assumed into Heaven, because she did not have to die. She was just lifted up into the air, therefore we have our physical bodies up in heaven. I am sorry, but I do not buy any of this, because it is un-Scientific rubbish, and totally bogus.

The Cards Don’t Stack Up

Just as in Archeological digs that demand the most exacting specifications for putting the pieces of the pot, or ancient site together, so too with the work of competent Theologians. Modern Science has clearly proved that there is no life in physical bodies outside of our atmosphere. Yet the Bible writers, supported by modern Theologians tell us otherwise. Current Revisionist, and Post-Structural Theologians, as “advanced thinkers” have come up with wonderful Academic jargon to weave a “rational” and “modern approach” to these “difficult” verses. Thus further swindling both themselves, and the public to join them for a swim in the Sea of Gibber.

Scientific Fact

All of this clearly points to the fact that the early Church did not know what they were talking about, because they were wrong. As we all now know, the earth is covered with a very thin layer of atmosphere, because this is a Scientific fact. In other words, Bible writers are getting away with the swindle of a completely fabricated tail about celestial beings living in the heavens, or clouds. More disturbing, is that Prelates of the Church to this very day endorse this wholesale line of rubbish, because we, as the faithful are expected to go along with it. I am sorry, but I do not go along with it, and further, because of this gross, and wholesale pack of lies I am not “One of the faithful”.

Sea Of Gibber

Do not listen to their lies, rather demand from them the facts, because then you will see them, with your own eyes, squirm like worms, crawling back into the sand on the shores of the Sea of Gibber.

Bottom Line

Because of the gross errors, or really lies, for the Bible writers were telling us something that they should have known to be true, because they were “inspired by God” to write as such. The whole thing is a hoax, and should be washed away, and put on the shelf with other famous tales of mythology from antiquity.

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The greatest swindle #532Z, Theological fraud, with a watercolor of the Mississippi River at sunset, offering prints & scans, by artist Stephen F. Condren of Condren Galleries.

The greatest swindle #532Z, Theological fraud, by selling the myth of Jesus as historical truth, by artist, and Veteran, Stephen F. Condren, of Condren Galleries, a Fine Arts Gallery. Prints & Scans Of This Watercolor #532Z ~ Order Here.

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The greatest swindle #532Z

Theological Fraud

The difficulty that I have will all Theologians is their lack of honesty, because they are not willing to be honest with you, and themselves. How many “Scientific” books do I have to read that are telling me “with facts” that the world is flat? Should I make a career of reading “Scientific” flat earth books? Of course not, just one volume is more than enough. However, this is exactly what is happening with Theologians, because their world is flat, and they want us to buy it.

Perspective, Clarity, & Accuracy

Below is my famous Architectural Rendering of the Loeb Mansion, because it is hanging in the permanent collection of the Chicago History Museum. In Theology, like my rendering I demand a sound perspective, clarity, and accuracy, because I will not accept even the most sophisticated sales pitch. In the rendering that you see below there are no smoke & mirrors, or shadows covering the truth, because everything that I do is crystal clear.

Spare me the Existentialism, the Post-structuralism, and other academic jargon that is nothing but smoke & mirrors, because they are holding the cards up their sleeve, at your expense. This is my life, and I will not have it mangled by the hands of swindlers.

I Have Ready Everything

For decades I have been reading Theology, because I went to Divinity School. During my time at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, I became so disgusted with the program of studies that I just left the program. I took all the course work for the Masters Degree but did not take the final exam, because I was so turned off. Why? Because they were all living in denial. Then going to, but not attending, the University of Chicago Divinity School it was the same, because it was much more sophisticated in it’s swindle.

Spectrum Of Theology

I have ready every kind of Theology out there, because I wanted to learn about God. However, it had all become clear that these Theologian are simply trying to put life into a corpse, because none of them know what they are talking about.

Often they are very lofty and abstract, because this is their smoke & mirrors to sell you their goods. These Theologians are doing all that they can to make Christianity “relevant” for today. How can you make a myth relevant today, tomorrow, or at anytime, because a myth is a vapor. Can you live your life based on a vapor?

Watercolor Painting

Above is my watercolor painting of the Mississippi River at Sunset, because the sky is yellow, and red. I did this when I was touring Natchez, Mississippi, because I fell in love with Natchez.

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Sinaiticus Redaction Criticism #506Z, pen & ink drawing, prints & scans, by artist Stephen F. Condren.

Sinaiticus Redaction Criticism #506Z, a pun of Biblical Criticism pen & ink drawing with pencil sketch, by artist, and Veteran, Stephen F. Condren, of Condren Galleries, a Fine Arts Gallery. Prints & Scans Order Here.

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Sinaiticus

Ancient New Testament Manuscripts

Found by Constantin von Tischendorf, Sinaiticus is one of the oldest Bible manuscipts in the world, because it was found in its place of origin. Sinaiticus ranks in status with Codex Vaticanus in historicity, because of it’s authenticity. Modern Bible research has taken a secular stance on the hermeneutics of the Bible, because they think is written by man not God. I agree with this view, because the Bible is a document made by men. The inspiration of the Bible is personal, because all people approach it with different points of view.

Bible scholars from all over the world look to Sinaiticus for deeper understanding of the Scripture, because it is closer to Jesus. The logic is that if the manuscript is old it is a closer news account of the life of Jesus, because hit would be an eye witness.

Pencil Drawing

Above is my pen & ink drawing with pencil sketch of Sinaiticus being cut to pieces, because it is a pun on Biblical Criticism. The scene takes place in Tischendorf Hardware, where scissors, and razors are being used to cut apart Codex Sinaiticus, because it is cleaning up the Bible. A portrait of Constantin von Tischendorf hand on the hardware store wall, because he is the owner. The razors are manufactured by Bultmann Incorporated, because they are a discount razor supplier.

Below is my drawing of the Holy Spirit bleaching out the miracles from the Gospels, because miracles are not real.

Sinaiticus Redaction Criticism #506Z, pen & ink drawing by artist Stephen F. Condren. Drawing of the Holy Spirit holding a bottle of Clorox over Jesus being baptized.
Pen & ink drawing of the Holy Spirit as a dove hovering over Jesus in the Jordan River, baptizing Him with a bottle of Clorox, by artist Stephen F. Condren.
Sinaiticus Redaction Criticism #506Z, pen & ink drawing by artist Stephen F. Condren. Drawing of Jesus sitting with His followers.
Pen & ink drawing of Jesus teaching to the people by artist Stephen F. Condren.

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Looking backwards #472Z, pen & ink drawing with pencil, by artist Stephen F. Condren.

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Thinking Backwards

Looking The Wrong Way

The path to success in all things is to look forward not backwards, because the future is before all of us. The greatest loss that all of humanity makes is looking to the past, and upholding it for the future. Thus, immediately blinding themselves for future vision. The best path to take is the one that is advancing, because any other will lead you astray.

Looking Backwards #472Z

Looking Backwards #472Z Pen & Ink Drawing

Above is my pen & ink drawing of a naked man looking backwards, symbolizing my point, because he is looking the wrong way. Take the key points from those of the past, and build upon them. For example, only a fool would pick up the Critique of Pure Reason, by Immanuel Kant, like it was hot off of the press. Much has happened since the critique that Kant was not aware of. Since then we have learned of the laws of Genetics, and of the subconscious, the Relativity. How can I seriously look to a person for answers that are clearly not working for today? It is right, and good to look at them as a reference, because they offer things that are in reference to their time. However, the best practice is to abstract from theses men and build cases for today, because that offers solutions for the future.

The same is true in all things, because you will always advance by looking ahead. As an artist I would never draw like Rembrandt, because we see things differently than I do now. As a teacher, I would never teach based on rules of the past, because they do not address the needs of new research of today. I would never read the Bible like it was just printed, because it is very out dated. After reading Albert Schweitzer, and Rudolph Bultmann, only a fool would read the Bible literally. My points go on, and on, because they point to the future. Adam & Eve are mythology, not Science.

Albert Schweitzer

Albert Schweitzer #427Z pen & ink drawing by artist Stephen F. Condren.
Pen & ink drawing of Dr. Albert Schweitzer.
Pen & ink drawing of Theologian Rudolph Bultmann.
Pen & ink drawing of Theologian Rudolph Bultmann.

The Classic

To look back at the accomplishments of those who proceeded us is necessary for understanding key points that they have taught us, because these elements are enduring. However, contemporary society does not grasp this, and wrongly takes in the baby with the bath water only to make a mess. People worship the past in foolishness, because it offers less each passing day. Take the good from the past and say thank, and nothing more, because then you are paying homage.

Bartolomeo Manfredi knew, and understood this, and brilliantly worked it out, with genius, in his famous painting Cupid Chastised. My study of this great worked is linked here.

Cupid Chastised By Bartolomeo Manfredi

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Pen & ink #468Z, pen & ink drawing with pencil, by artist Stephen F. Condren.

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Keeping The Faith

Feeble Theology

The concept of “Keeping the faith” is pure rubbish, and should be done away with, because it is bad Theology. In fact it is no Theology, it is a phrase groping in the dark seeking a meaning. What people are really saying is “Keep up our way of thinking”, or variations on that theme, which is a tawdry, and inept statement, for it makes you narrow from the start, and prevents you from opening up your mind, and life to newer, and greater experiences.

Codes

This is because human thought patterns are based on codes, similar to that of an oak leaf, or sea shell. Thus it is very difficult to almost impossible to operate outside of this code. Therefore, to “Keep the faith” is merely a response to keep your thought processes within your given code.

Pen & Ink Drawing

Keeping The Faith #468Z

Above is my pen & ink drawing of Golgotha, where Jesus hangs with the two thieves, because it is recorded in the Bible. However, this is all speculation, with not substantive facts to support it. Most probably there was a Jesus, and most probably He was crucified, but that is it. The rest of the story is not based on facts, and therefore, cannot offer theories. For Theory is Science, and Science is fact base, because this is the rule of Nature.

Theology

Keeping The Faith #468Z

You cannot have any Theology at all, because it is not fact based. Thus, there is no Theology, but rather scholars, and clergymen talking about God that is infested with their opinion. For none of what any Theologian says is theoretical because it is not fact base. From St. Augustine, to David Tracy, you have mere men speculating on the concepts of God, knowing nothing, and offering less.

David Tracy #411Z pen & ink drawing by artist Stephen F. Condren.
Pen & ink drawing of Roman Catholic Theologian, Father David Tracy.

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Pen & ink #468Z, pen & ink drawing with pencil, by artist Stephen F. Condren.

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Genius Of Christianity

Religion

The genius of Christianity is that it offeresthe message of hope for a better life now, and after death. Christ (not Jesus) was the new Hero that will rescue the people from darkness, because darkness prevailed. It must be understood that back in antiquity everything was dark, because there was no electricity. The dark had a great impact on the people, because it always came back.

The message of Jesus was a way out from the darkness, because people were frightened. The message of eternal salvation was offered to any one that believed in Jesus, because that was faith.

Gospels Vs Epistles

The core of the genius of Christianity lies in the Epistles and not the Gospels, because they offer hope. Everything about the Epistles are up-beat and cheerful, because they offer salvation from darkness. The Gospels on the other hand are full of doom and gloom, because they give the account of a dead Jesus. Jesus is not the answer, but rather Christ is, because He is the savior of the world.

Pen & Ink Drawing Of Genius Of Christianity #437Z

Above is my pen & ink drawing of Golgotha, the site where Jesus was crucified. The drawing shows the images of all three crosses, because the Gospels tell us there where three crucifixions. The cross in the center is where Jesus hung, because it was between the two thieves.

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Pope Francis #436Z pen & ink drawing by artist Stephen F. Condren.

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Pope Frances With Orthodox Patriarchs

Prelates

In 2018, Pope Francis met with Patriarch Ignatius Ephram II, of the Syriac Orthodox Church, and Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartolomew I. The three prelates met to work out Theological differences between the Churches, because the Churches wanted unity. In 1054 AD, the East and the West Churches split, because of Theological differences. The East and the West Churches did not communicate, because they were excommunicated by the Pope.

There are more Church meetings to be scheduled with the Pope, because he is seeking Christian unity. The Orthodox Prelates were pleased to attend the meeting, because they wanted improved Church relations. Recently here has been a lot of communication between the East and West Churches, because they wanted unity. The Internet has made communications between the East and West Church better, because more people can learn about the Church.

Pen & Ink Drawing Of Pope Francis #436Z With Orthodox Patriarchs

Above is my pen & ink drawing of the Pope with the Orthodox Prelates. The Pope has made an effort to reach out to the Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church, because he wants to open channels of communication. Next year Pope Francis will meet other Orthodox Prelates to set up meetings on Church Theology.

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Essence of Faith #435Z, not Hell fire, pen & ink drawing by artist Stephen F. Condren.

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Essence Of Faith

Belief

This is ineffable, however, I will do my best to articulate my thoughts on the subject, because we all are creatures of God. Philosophers, and Theologian from ancient time to day, have talked extensively on this topic. Contrary to almost all Theologian, Faith in God is fact based, and not blind faith. All faith is based on tangible goods, because faith is based on a substance. God, though He is ethereal, is a tangible entity, because He is an object of our faith.

Object Of Faith

All things that are objects of faith are real, and tangible, because we use our senses to determine what they are. Thus, to believe in something, or have faith in something we have to know what it is. We know God in a categorical, or topical sense, which is an adequate model for faith. The key to understanding faith is to know the object that you have faith in, because you can then adjust your faith expectations according to the contingencies of the object of your faith. Bottom line, faith is based on Science, because it demands accurate data for understanding the object.

Not Blind Faith

Faith is not blind, but rather base on your observations of the deeds, and actions of your object of faith. I do not believe that the Bible is inspired by God because the Priest or Minister told me so. Rather, I read the book, talk to others about it, and collect a consensus, because I need to sort the facts to make a decision. After careful consideration of all the facts I then make an assessment on the status of the Bible. At the office, my secretary is at her desk at 9:00 AM everyday. I have faith that tomorrow she will be here at work at 9:00 AM, because of the data that I have collected on her over time to make an assessment.

Hell Fire

There is no need to fear eternal damnation in Hell if you do not believe, because a cognitive thought process has no impact on substantive materials. You cannot be held accountable to God for the continual process and development of your mental state, because it is transitional. Thus, the fear of Hell fire and brimstone for your soul is void, because it is not applicable to material elements. Hell fire and brimstone was a ploy of the Dark Ages Church to control the people, because times were difficult.

Faith Journey

Faith journey is a life long process, because your mind is developing in tandem with your spiritual growth. Thus, a child cannot have the same spiritual strength that an adult, because he has not matured.

Conclusion

I am not saying that the Bible is inspired by God, or that my secretary will be here at 9:00 AM tomorrow, because those things are not known. Faith deals with the calculable, and not the unknown, because it demands the collecting of data. Hence faith is Scientific, because it depends on your carefully weighing each little piece of data to find the essence of it, as Marie Curie did when she was analyzing her pitchblende.

Pen & Ink Drawing Of Essence Of Faith #435Z

Above is my pen & ink drawing of clouds in the upper stratosphere at sunset.

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Ancient Rome and EEOC, with pen & ink drawing by artist Stephen F. Condren.

Righteous Faith #434Z, with pen & ink, and pencil portraits, by artist Stephen F. Condren, SAIC, BFA, of Condren Galleries.

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Righteous Faith

Religion

In the realm of Western Christianity, I will address two groups of faith, so as to denote their core difference.

Roman Catholic Church

The Roman Catholic Church offers a very deep Theology, because of it’s age. It claims a long line of Popes stemming from St. Peter, because they hold that the pope is the vicar of Christ. However, more importantly, I would like to draw upon the earnestness of the Catholic Church, because it needs to be addressed.

Modern Theologians

Bishop Robert Barron

Of the many contemporary Catholic Theologians, Bishop Robert Barron stands out. I say this because above all things he is earnest. You may not agree with his views, and you may challenge his faith, but the bottom line is that he stands for the Catholic Church, and not his own agenda.

I find this to be the case with all of the contemporary Catholic Theologian, they stand with the Church. This is good practice, because it builds up the Catholic Church, and not the individual.

Protestantism

The challenger to the left is the Protestant Church, because it stands in opposition to the Catholic Church.

Current Protestant Theologians

Of the many current Protestant Theologian I would like to call out Dr. William Lane Craig, because he is a salient person in the Protestant faith. Dr. Craig is the epitome of modern Protestant Theologians, because he needs to separate himself from the Catholic Church.

William Lane Craig

Unlike Bishop Barron, and Catholic Theologians, Dr. Craig is not earnest in his mission, because he is looking to set his agenda. He does not stand for any Church, but rather he stands for his own agenda. William Lane Craig actually thinks that he has the answers, but he does not. William Lane Craig thinks of himself as a righteous person standing up against evil, and opponents to his view of God, Jesus, and mankind. The bottom line is that he, like most protest Theologian, suffer from the torment of hollow, righteous faith, because they are deeply insecure. Whereas the Catholic Theologian are much better, because they are free, and do not need to act righteous.

For my money I will take stock in the Roman Catholic Church, because it true to it’s mission.

Pen & Ink Drawing Of Righteous Faith #434Z

Above is my pen & ink drawing of a fist held up in righteousness, because he believe in his cause.

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Pen & ink drawing of Jesus healing the man with a withered hand.

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Jesus And Healing

A most salient item that most people look over when talking about Jesus is healing, because today we have modern medical Science. Of course we have the sick with us today, because there are millions of people without health care. Having just recovered from being a double root-canal, and in bed with throbbing pain for the last 24 I can well express this sentiment. However, it must be understood that back in antiquity infirmity was pervasive, because there was a lack of knowledge, money, and practitioners.

Access To Healthcare

Today we take for granted good health, however back in ancient times healthcare was almost non-existent, because there were no resources, and not enough skill practitioners. This is the key to success for the grass-roots movement that was started by John the Baptist and other desert people. If you give the people healing, they will follow you. Jesus gave the people food and healthcare, because He wanted them to follow Him. Rome was not going to give the Jews healthcare, because they hated the Jews. Jesus capitalized on the, and so He became sought after.

Pen & Ink Drawing Of Jesus And Healing

Above is my drawing of a man with a withered hand, Luke 6:6, meeting with Jesus, because he wants to be healed.

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