Human
social cohesion is supported by subtle biological processes and feedback
mechanisms. Like trees that communicate through their root systems, human
beings have developed elaborate mechanisms to connect and share with one
another. Our nervous systems learned to treat our social connections as
existentially important — life or death.
Threats to our relationships are processed by the same part of the brain that
processes physical pain. Social losses, such as the death of a loved one, divorce,
or expulsion from a social group, are experienced as acutely as a broken leg. (Team Human By Douglas Rushkoff; pp.
14-15)
The first clue the ancient text provides about this mysterious image is found in two words of Genesis 1:2 – “ RUACH ELOHIYM .” RUACH is defined as breath, wind or spirit; ELOHIYM is the word translated God . They are traditionally translated as “ Spirit of God .” But, since they are in a “ construct state, ” this means they are so closely united that “ together they constitute one compound idea .” 1 It is important to know where the RUACH ELOHIYM is located in the account – “ It was hovering above the surface of the waters .” The ancient text makes it clear that everything created has its own specific place and that requires a map. Words you take for granted mean very different things in this account, beginning with “ Earth .” Everything Has a Place 1. Humans live on the dry thing named “Earth.” 2. Water creatures live in the Seas. 3. Winged creatures fly beneath the Heavens. 4. Sun, moon and stars are set in the Heavens. 5. Nothing is said about the w...
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