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Seeing Into the Future Is Clouded in Mystery
Seeing Into the Future Is Clouded in Mystery The history of man’s world-end prophesies is littered with dates & events that failed to happen. However, many disasters have struck that nobody foresaw. Most people are not gifted with 20/20 vision about the future. Some have hunches or gut feelings; others make educated/informed guesses based on current evidence. Despite this not knowing, people rely in large numbers on weather forecasts, horoscopes, palm reading or the received wisdom of political, religious or charismatic leaders. Prophets Without Honour In the Bible, Deuteronomy 18.20-22 defines a prophet: ‘If what a prophet proclaims in the name of the Lord does not take place or come true, that is a message the Lord has not spoken’. 100Prophesies.org publishes literally a hundred … Read entire article »
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Weird and Wonderful Song Titles, Lyrics and Band Names
Some big music hits have come from the most unlikely words, the strangest titles and by the oddest named groups; but if they strike a chord, who cares? In 2009 self-confessed ‘failed musician’, Johnny Sharp, published Crap Lyrics, (Portico Books, Annova), dedicated to “thousands of songwriters over the years who’ve sweated blood in the pursuit of song writing excellence”. It’s catalogued “humour”, but raises serious issues about how lyrics are written, titles chosen and bands name themselves. Where Do Those Lyrics Come From? Lyrics.time identifies several thousand weird, out of left field or just plain bad lyrics. Words in the cold light of a printed page, may seem strange; but married to melody, bizarre words can make hits. Johnny Sharp includes Dylan’s Ballad of a … Read entire article »
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