Nathaniel Metz
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Nathaniel Metz
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PhD student in theology at Baylor. MTS from Duke Div. Passionate about theology, philosophy, atmospheric aesthetics, re-enchanting Christianity, and almost anything in the realm of “weird studies.” Opinion expressed are my own. Reposts not an endorsement
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I wrote a new blog post talking about #superman, #missionimpossible, and #jurassicworld as it pertains to developing a new moral perception of the world.

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I just wrote an analysis of the 2014 film "Whiplash," using a Jungian framework. I hope you enjoy! The full post is free to read.
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#filmanalysis #film #Jung #art #pyschology #esotericism
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“If you behold the earth and the rocks you will acknowledge that there is a life in them; for if this were not so, there would be in them neither gold nor silver, and neither herbs nor grasses."
JAKOB BOEHME (1575-1624)
(Aurora, xix. 57.)
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The three Marys at the empty tomb being greeted by an angel.
#EasterSunday
BL Add 49598; Benedictional of Æthelwold; 963 CE-984 CE; England, S; f.51v
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For #BatAppreciationDay
Long-eared bat flying over churchyard, J.W. Whimper
Bat flying over ruined church
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British Library
#TheVictorianBookoftheDead
They are not. I am the creator behind Vacation Bible School, though I don’t have an account on Bluesky for my music (in most part because I am on an extended hiatus currently).
I wrote a new short blog post about how G.I. Gurdjieff’s “fourth way” can relate to the atmospheres of built environment. The combination helps us foster a deeper sense of religious and sacred attention while we navigate the everyday world

#vibes #gurdjieff #art

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Interestingly enough, those who most liked the “trendy” or “worship concert” atmospheres were either a worship leader or one of the production designers. Though I did not meet or talk to anyone else who matched their enthusiasm.
Take that with a grain of salt, but this survey resonates what I saw
Back when I did a master’s thesis on church atmospheres, I interviewed lots of people. Most said they liked traditional spaces. Even those who attended a “trendy” church would shrug their shoulders and say, “It’s fine I guess,” but the real reason they attended was the community (and preaching)
I’m reading “The Whole Mystery of Christ” right now for class (and really liking). I saw this and thought to myself, “Oh that would probably be a good supplemental material because Wood mentions NCC a lot.”

Then I realized it’s all the same author haha. Fun stuff!
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‘Said Gawain, gay of cheer, ‘Whether fate be foul or fair, Why falter I or fear? What should man do but dare?’’ ~ Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. #BookWormSat
Some of my rumination on Plato’s Allegory of the Cave and the story of David choosing not to kill Saul

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#theosky
To be clear: I unironically agree with Hart here. I also look forward to the redeemed Spinosaurus because he was my favorite as a kid.
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"Praised be you, my Lord, through Sister Moon and the stars, in heaven you formed them clear and precious and beautiful!" #SaintFrancisOfAssisi #Maine
Creation is not a static hierarchy in which the non-human has no value, but it is also not a chaotic flux of pure immanence. I parse a third theological path— “cybernetic animism”— between those positions in my latest blog post

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#theosky
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A new student @fullerseminary.bsky.social had the BEST responses to Week #1 readings:

"Don't go into theological texts looking for a fight!"

"How can these big ideas change how I live?"

"Western theology isn't the only voice."

"Reading about church history felt like theological time travel!"
Noumenal-phenomenal. Apophatic-cataphatic. Personal selfhood and collective selfhood. Kant and Bulgakov. I muse on the connection of these topics in my latest blog post to talk about the noumenal self and its relationship to all Creation.

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#theosky #theology
A fascinating Christmas tale with intriguing themes and archetypes. I wrote some theological reflections on the Arthurian story, “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight”

#theosky

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“The shepherds had to overcome their fear, for man was called to respond to this Theophany not with fear and trepidation due to the incommensurability between the Creator and creation, but with that which transcends such fear and is superior to it: with the joy of love.” Lk 2,10
Merry Christmas Eve!!

This night always makes me think of my favorite Christmas story, The Nutcracker. And the ballet music ballet is gorgeous! I find the themes and characters quite inspiring—a beautiful Christmas fairy tale❤️

#christmas #magic #theology #Jung

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The Nutcracker and Integration: A Jungian Interpretation
A brief analysis on one of my favorite Christmas stories
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