Igigi Igigi was a term used to refer to the gods of heaven in Sumerian mythology. Though sometimes synonymous with the term "Annunaki," in one myth the Igigi were the younger gods who were servants of the Annunaki, until they rebelled and were replaced by the creation of humans.[1] Atrahasis[edit] Sumerian paradise is described as a garden in the myth of Atrahasis where lower rank deities (the Igigi) are put to work digging a watercourse by the more senior deities (the Anunnaki).[2] When the gods, man-like, Bore the labour, carried the load, The gods' load was great, The toil grievous, the trouble excessive. The great Anunnaku, the Seven, Were making the Igigu undertake the toil.[3] The Igigi then rebel against the dictatorship of Enlil, setting fire to their tools and surrounding Enlil's great house by night. See also[edit] References[edit] Jump up ^ Leick, Gwendolyn: A Dictionary of Ancient Near Eastern Mythology (NY: Routledge, 1998), p. 85Jump up ^ William P. External links[edit]
Joseph Smith's Handwritten 1832 First Vision (This photo is also in Personal Writings of Joseph Smith, Compiled by Dean Jesse, Deseret Book, 2002, p.17) Joseph Smith's Handwritten 1832 First Vision (click to enlarge) Typescript Return to: Evolution of the First Vision and Teaching on God in Early Mormonism By Sandra Tanner GENESIS 6:1: When the sons of God mate with the daughters of man--JK Genesis 6:1, The Sons of God Mated With the Daughters of Man. Just what this meant to the priest of the 6th century B.C. this tale is unsure, for it was part of a larger unpreserved account, unless the Hebrew Pseudepigrapha and Gnostics on the Creation are to be considered its progeny. Let us begin with Genesis 6:1: When men began to multiply on earth and daughters were born to them, the sons of heaven saw how beautiful the daughters of man were, and so they took for their wives as many of them as they chose. At that time the Nephilim appeared on earth (as well as later), after the sons of heaven had intercourse with the daughters of man, who bore them sons. Later men of faith provided details consistent with other parts of the Old Testament. The story at the beginning of Genesis 6 is now regarded as an unassimilated fragment from an alien myth, but its influence on Jewish and Christian thought has been very great.
Re: am i the only one? Posted by: SusieQ#1 ( )Date: December 18, 2011 02:36PM You need a receptive audience if you are going to share info about Mormonism that is not the party line as a believer. At first, I too wanted to share what I knew. But it was disaster. There are no official rules about leaving, or staying in the LDS Church. We can expect some opposition as we are in essence, leaving our "Tribe." Leaving is going to be difficult on some level for most people. We can minimize the outcome of those difficult situations by how we deal with them. I often quote this statement as I have found through experience and observation that it is, indeed, very true. "The individual has always had to struggle to resist the tribe. --Nietzsche
Confucius Confucius (551–479 BC)[1] was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history. Confucius is traditionally credited with having authored or edited many of the Chinese classic texts including all of the Five Classics, but modern scholars are cautious of attributing specific assertions to Confucius himself. Aphorisms concerning his teachings were compiled in the Analects, but only many years after his death. Confucius's principles had a basis in common Chinese tradition and belief. He championed strong family loyalty, ancestor worship, respect of elders by their children and of husbands by their wives. Names Within the Analects, he is often referred to simply as "the Master" (子 Zǐ). Background Biography Early life Lu can be seen in China's northeast Confucius was born into the class of shi (士), between the aristocracy and the common people. Political career Exile Return home Philosophy Ethics 廄焚。 Analects X.11 (tr. 己所不欲，勿施於人。
Stevebloor's Blog | The Barefoot Bearded Cornish Pisky Are the Engineers Annunaki? | Prometheus Movie Discussion Member 61 Posts Posted 01/11/2012 I hope this theme wasn`t discussed yet... Member 1,296 Posts Posted 01/11/2012 I have long thought that the Annunaki could be part of the story but never thought to look up the writing. Very nice find. where have we seen this before? Member 27 Posts Posted 01/11/2012 Also see the History Channel Ancient Aliens. Member 43 Posts Posted 01/11/2012 Ancient Astronauts visit earth kind of like the idea kinda fits. Member 106 Posts Posted 01/11/2012 Not discussed specifically - interesting observation on the architecture / language Member 268 Posts Posted 01/11/2012 awesomefinds....the link is awesome Member 581 Posts Posted 01/11/2012 The concept of Annunaki will figure a lot in the movie. the logo is awesome and how its a version of that ancient egyptian symbol..talk about neat...i am INTRIGUED Member 506 Posts Posted 01/12/2012 Yeah it's so great how the symbol resembles Weyland-Yutani's winged globe. Member 61 Posts Posted 01/12/2012
Re: Why I use the term: Tribe as the best way to understand Mormonism. What that means, and why it's hard to leave. Not everyone takes the same view. This is mine, and why I think it works well. About the Cult word.All religions are cults. But the word is not a pejorative like it is used here very often. I'm a purist when it comes to words. Cult:Results (Merriam-Webster)1. formal religious veneration : worship2. 2 system of religious beliefs and ritual also its body of adherents3. 3 religion regarded as unorthodox or spurious also its body of adherents4. 4 system for the cure of disease based on dogma set forth by its promulgator - health ∼s5 a. 5 great devotion to a person, idea, object, movement, or work (as a film or book)especially such devotion regarded as a literary or intellectual fad. the object of such devotion. a usually small group of people characterized by such devotionMerriam Webster. That would make all religion a cult, by dictionary definition. I do not use the term: cult re: Mormonism anymore than I would for Lutherans, Catholics, Jews, Muslims,Buddhist, etc. --Nietzsche Life is short.
The Anunnaki Remnants Are Still on Earth by Amitakh Stanford (D.M.) April 2004 from XeeATwelve Website The debate has been raging about the Anunnaki - not whether they exist - nor whether they have been to Earth - as the evidence of them being here is so overwhelming that non-acceptance of Anunnaki presence on Earth is only for those in denial of the truth. The debate is whether they are still here today. As any who have read my Nibiru and the Anunnaki can see, I agree with Sitchin on a few points such as the Anunnaki invaded the Earth, enslaved humans, and forced them to build huge temples and other structures for the Anunnaki pleasures. However, in the same article, I disagreed with Sitchin on many major points, such as: Sitchin poses the question: Are the Anunnaki still on Earth? A brief look at some very obvious evidence in existence today will show that indeed aliens have been on Earth. The third largest group of Anunnaki are known to the Attas as the Masa-karas. They have two main bases on Earth. Return to Contents
Letter to my ex-bishop To my ex-Bishop, I appreciate your letter. You say that you’ve been exiled for six years and that you have struggled with a lack of significant service and friendship. I have to wonder based on what you have said, that it seems you only search for social acceptance in a very small arena. I will relate to you the things that have come to mind after I had read your letter. I have not had lack of service and friendship issues. David Bednar in conference said that 99% of people who leave the church or have issues and questions about church history were offended by members. When lifelong members who were taught all their lives that the church was persecuted for no good reasons other than trying to live the gospel isn’t true then this new data learned by the member is what offended them. It is offensive when members who have done their research see the current RS/PH manuals that the prophets seem to be monogamists! You mentioned Faith. These things do not need faith. All truths are useful! 1.
Adam Smith Scottish economist and philosopher (1723–1790) Adam Smith FRSA (baptised 16 June [O.S. 5 June] 1723[1] – 17 July 1790) was a Scottish[a] economist and philosopher who was a pioneer in the thinking of political economy and key figure during the Scottish Enlightenment.[3] Seen by some as "The Father of Economics"[4] or "The Father of Capitalism",[5] he wrote two classic works, The Theory of Moral Sentiments (1759) and An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations (1776). The latter, often abbreviated as The Wealth of Nations, is considered his magnum opus and the first modern work that treats economics as a comprehensive system and as an academic discipline. Smith refuses to explain the distribution of wealth and power in terms of God's will and instead appeals to natural, political, social, economic and technological factors and the interactions between them. Among other economic theories, the work introduced Smith's idea of absolute advantage.[6] Biography[edit]