oddXian: Challenge the Consensus

In Christian theology, sin is often seen as moral failure—“missing the mark” (Greek: hamartia). Yet, a closer look at Scripture reveals a deeper meaning: sin is treason against God’s rightful authority. Loyalty as the True Mark If the true “mark” is loyalty to God, sin becomes not just disobedience but betrayal of allegiance. Scripture emphasizes loyalty over ritual. The Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4-5) commands wholehearted devotion to God, and Jesus affirms this in Matthew 22:37-38. Ancient Hebrew Terms for Treason Several Hebrew words align sin with treason: - Maʿal — Breach of faith (Leviticus 26:40) - Bagad — Betrayal (Isaiah 24:16) - Pashaʿ — Rebellion (1 Kings 12:19) These terms reflect sin as rebellion against divine authority. Cosmic Treason The Fall of Adam and Eve was not mere failure but conscious rebellion. Humanity’s tendency toward sin reflects our free will as God’s image-bearers (Imago Dei), choosing autonomy over allegiance. Loyalty vs. Slavish Submission God desires loyalty...

Transcendental Logical Realism Argument: From Logic to Logos Logic to Logos Transcendental Logical Realism Argument (TLRA): From Logic to Logos This argument demonstrates that the very structure of logic requires a necessary metaphysical foundation in God, that Scripture offers the clearest revelation of this rational God, and that Jesus Christ fully embodies the rational order that governs all of reality. 1. Logic: Governing Thought and Physical Reality The Three Fundamental Laws of Logic (3FLL): Law of Identity (A = A): Everything is identical to itself. Law of Non-Contradiction (~[A & ~A]): Nothing can both be and not be at the same time and in the same respect. Law of Excluded Middle (A ∨ ~A): A proposition is either true or false; there is no third option. These laws are not just abstract constructs but actively govern physical reality: ...

This argument demonstrates that the very structure of logic requires a necessary metaphysical foundation in God, that Scripture offers the clearest revelation of this rational God, and that Jesus Christ fully embodies the rational order that governs all of reality. 1. Logic: Governing Thought and Physical Reality The Three Fundamental Laws of Logic (3FLL): • Law of Identity (A = A): Everything is identical to itself. • Law of Non-Contradiction (~[A & ~A]): Nothing can both be and not be at the same time and in the same respect. • Law of Excluded Middle (A ∨ ~A): A proposition is either true or false; there is no third option. These laws are not just abstract constructs but actively govern physical reality: • Causality: The Law of Non-Contradiction ensures cause-and-effect relationships remain consistent; without it, causal connections would collapse. • Consistency of Entities: The Law of Identity guarantees that physical objects maintain consistent properties ac...