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Re: Why is Canaan cursed?
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The words aren't mine, and I've repeatedly stated that chronology as accepted and presented by Euro-centric historians should be viewed as suspect.

I also hope you do not take my usage of "biblical" names/characters literally, my intent is for them to be seen as metaphors.

Cain, Canaan, Agenor are metaphors for the socialization/culture of a people. The world is made up of two kinds of people, sod-busters and shepherds. (Scavengers and Farmers) The ones who appear cursed are the ones with the most to lose in the event of catastrophe. Sodom and Gomorrah were not the first and would not be the last societies to be destroyed by fire from the skies according to the Egyptian priests. However, compared to Lot (scavenger) who had no fixed abode and could easily move on or relocate, the Sodomites (homesteaders) had established roots and were thus fated to go down in flames, with their roots.

Viewed without judgment these modes of existence are merely consequences of human choices; problems arise when some of us refuse to accept responsibility for our choices, and seek different outcomes at the expense of fellow humans. One who does not store in the time of plenty will starve in time of lean; unless of course he becomes a parasite. One who does not have to worry about daily creature comforts must bear the burden of possessions, unless of course he becomes an enslaver.

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Re: Why is Canaan cursed?
Re: Why is Canaan cursed?
word/power *NM*
great insight, many thanks *NM*


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