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Technosoul · May 19, 2008, 06:26 pm

Many people nowadsays believe in the spiritual agents of rocks. And they have a few bibical passages to back up that religious concept.

1 Corinthians 10:4 And all drank the same spiritual drink, for they were

Gold and silver have always been import to religions for their sacred value such as in that biblical qoute where the Lord told a prophet "The Gold in mine, sayth the Lord".

But what is popular now are the crystals and many gems, and "birth stones". All of which believers feel have special powers.

Ask About A Gemstone - Spiritual and Healing Properties of Crystals and Gemstones

CRYSTALMASTER - ANCIENT HEALING STONES AND CRYSTALS

I posted this because some people think that spiritual identies just involve living things like plants, animals, or humans. (aliens?).

Then we have ancient crystal skull carvings that cannot be duplicated by modern technology.

World Mysteries - Crystal Skulls

Matt W · May 19, 2008, 06:34 pm

What, the crystal skulls that are forgeries? Do carry on, Techno...

wyoguy · May 19, 2008, 07:25 pm

The Ephod

“They shall take the gold, blue, purple, and scarlet thread, and the fine linen, and they shall make the ephod of gold, blue, purple, and scarlet thread, and fine woven linen, artistically worked. It shall have two shoulder straps joined at its two edges, and so it shall be joined together. And the intricately woven band of the ephod, which is on it, shall be of the same workmanship, made of gold, blue, purple, and scarlet thread, and fine woven linen.
“Then you shall take two onyx stones and engrave on them the names of the sons of Israel: six of their names on one stone and six names on the other stone, in order of their birth. With the work of an engraver in stone, like the engravings of a signet, you shall engrave the two stones with the names of the sons of Israel. You shall set them in settings of gold. And you shall put the two stones on the shoulders of the ephod as memorial stones for the sons of Israel. So Aaron shall bear their names before the LORD on his two shoulders as a memorial. You shall also make settings of gold, and you shall make two chains of pure gold like braided cords, and fasten the braided chains to the settings.

The Breastplate

“You shall make the breastplate of judgment. Artistically woven according to the workmanship of the ephod you shall make it: of gold, blue, purple, and scarlet thread, and fine woven linen, you shall make it. It shall be doubled into a square: a span shall be its length, and a span shall be its width. And you shall put settings of stones in it, four rows of stones: The first row shall be a sardius, a topaz, and an emerald; this shall be the first row; the second row shall be a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond; the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst; and the fourth row, a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper. They shall be set in gold settings. And the stones shall have the names of the sons of Israel, twelve according to their names, like the engravings of a signet, each one with its own name; they shall be according to the twelve tribes.

~Exodus 28:5-21~

I don't lend any credence to the devine power of rocks, however. My personal fave...

Then, as He was now drawing near the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works they had seen, saying:

“‘Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the LORD!’[d]
Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”

And some of the Pharisees called to Him from the crowd, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples.”
But He answered and said to them, “I tell you that if these should keep silent, the stones would immediately cry out.”

~Luke 19:37-40~

davedes · May 19, 2008, 07:36 pm

Hah... I was expecting something completely different from that title.

What do you mean by "cannot be duplicated by modern technology"?

Walrus · May 20, 2008, 11:09 am

You can buy crystal skulls here.

Is it Time to Get Your Own Crystal Skull?

SoylentGreen · May 20, 2008, 05:05 pm

Well I think it's a great way to make money. Have you seen the prices they charge for a mystical rock that has no discernable difference from one picked up of the ground at random.

loser · May 22, 2008, 01:58 am

I'd rather have a couple oil wells, myself.

May 19, 2008, 06:26 pm	#1 (permalink)
Technosoul Volcanic Erupter Posts: 8,967	Getting stoned on spiritual rocks. Many people nowadsays believe in the spiritual agents of rocks. And they have a few bibical passages to back up that religious concept. 1 Corinthians 10:4 And all drank the same spiritual drink, for they were Gold and silver have always been import to religions for their sacred value such as in that biblical qoute where the Lord told a prophet "The Gold in mine, sayth the Lord". But what is popular now are the crystals and many gems, and "birth stones". All of which believers feel have special powers. Ask About A Gemstone - Spiritual and Healing Properties of Crystals and Gemstones CRYSTALMASTER - ANCIENT HEALING STONES AND CRYSTALS I posted this because some people think that spiritual identies just involve living things like plants, animals, or humans. (aliens?). Then we have ancient crystal skull carvings that cannot be duplicated by modern technology. World Mysteries - Crystal Skulls

May 19, 2008, 06:34 pm	#2 (permalink)
Matt W Resigned Location: Reading, UK. Posts: 8,134	What, the crystal skulls that are forgeries? Do carry on, Techno... I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered. -George Best, on being asked what he did with his footballing fortunes.

May 19, 2008, 07:25 pm	#3 (permalink)
wyoguy Desert Sand Posts: 282	The Ephod “They shall take the gold, blue, purple, and scarlet thread, and the fine linen, and they shall make the ephod of gold, blue, purple, and scarlet thread, and fine woven linen, artistically worked. It shall have two shoulder straps joined at its two edges, and so it shall be joined together. And the intricately woven band of the ephod, which is on it, shall be of the same workmanship, made of gold, blue, purple, and scarlet thread, and fine woven linen. “Then you shall take two onyx stones and engrave on them the names of the sons of Israel: six of their names on one stone and six names on the other stone, in order of their birth. With the work of an engraver in stone, like the engravings of a signet, you shall engrave the two stones with the names of the sons of Israel. You shall set them in settings of gold. And you shall put the two stones on the shoulders of the ephod as memorial stones for the sons of Israel. So Aaron shall bear their names before the LORD on his two shoulders as a memorial. You shall also make settings of gold, and you shall make two chains of pure gold like braided cords, and fasten the braided chains to the settings. The Breastplate “You shall make the breastplate of judgment. Artistically woven according to the workmanship of the ephod you shall make it: of gold, blue, purple, and scarlet thread, and fine woven linen, you shall make it. It shall be doubled into a square: a span shall be its length, and a span shall be its width. And you shall put settings of stones in it, four rows of stones: The first row shall be a sardius, a topaz, and an emerald; this shall be the first row; the second row shall be a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond; the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst; and the fourth row, a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper. They shall be set in gold settings. And the stones shall have the names of the sons of Israel, twelve according to their names, like the engravings of a signet, each one with its own name; they shall be according to the twelve tribes. ~Exodus 28:5-21~ I don't lend any credence to the devine power of rocks, however. My personal fave... Then, as He was now drawing near the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works they had seen, saying: “‘Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the LORD!’[d] Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” And some of the Pharisees called to Him from the crowd, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples.” But He answered and said to them, “I tell you that if these should keep silent, the stones would immediately cry out.” ~Luke 19:37-40~ The rule is perfect: in all matters of opinion, our adversaries are insane. ~Mark Twain~ http://www.reformed.org/documents/index.html

May 20, 2008, 11:09 am	#5 (permalink)
Walrus Cabbages and Kings Location: England Posts: 692	You can buy crystal skulls here. Is it Time to Get Your Own Crystal Skull? “Hate is a force of attraction.” -- Granny Weatherwax

May 22, 2008, 01:58 am	#7 (permalink)
loser Logic User Location: Ether Posts: 1,168	I'd rather have a couple oil wells, myself. There is only one right answer and, yet, you still argue with me.. I'm the proof that evolution works... You're the proof that it doesn't. Ask your doctor if thinking is right for you.

May 19, 2008, 07:36 pm	#4 (permalink)
davedes Igneous Magma Posts: 179	Hah... I was expecting something completely different from that title. What do you mean by "cannot be duplicated by modern technology"?

May 20, 2008, 05:05 pm	#6 (permalink)
SoylentGreen Volcanic Erupter Posts: 4,612	Well I think it's a great way to make money. Have you seen the prices they charge for a mystical rock that has no discernable difference from one picked up of the ground at random.