Um, I happen to be Catholic, and we don't believe that God makes every little thing happen. How would we have free will if He did?
As for the meaning of this song, I found not one thing in it that could even possibly represent anything about God or the Devil. And being that this is the humorous Voltaire, I believe this really is about bad neighbors. If it was about them, what would all the other weird neighbors in the song represent?
But there are subtle differences between Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy and the other Christian currents (and no it's not that any of them claim themselves to be the "real ones") One of them is that the first 2 redeem free will and grace. But if anybody believes in an omni-potent god how is possible that he (god) doesn't knows nor can control humans fates?... That's called determinism and it's a well discussed topic but not only theologically but scientifically seriously it's hard to tell if every thing happens for an intricate set of...
But there are subtle differences between Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy and the other Christian currents (and no it's not that any of them claim themselves to be the "real ones") One of them is that the first 2 redeem free will and grace. But if anybody believes in an omni-potent god how is possible that he (god) doesn't knows nor can control humans fates?... That's called determinism and it's a well discussed topic but not only theologically but scientifically seriously it's hard to tell if every thing happens for an intricate set of "rules" or it just happens to be.... free will may be just an illusion we create ourselves to don't go crazy...... Really to think that you don't really got free will of "deciding" it's spooky.....
Omni-potent means "all powerfull".... so yes, Christians, Catholics and other religions, do think everything happens because of God's will...(so that's when free will enters in conflict.. no one wants to be that "controlled") some even state that salvation it's predestinated: no matter what, those damned to hell cannot avoid their fate.....
Will an artist like Voltaire write something as random as just a freaking neighbors story? (Well perhaps....) No, seriously Voltaire's style is being humorous in a sarcastic way not that of a silly nonsense random simple way..... it does have another sense that just the literal one.... Would you make a song of something ordinary without giving it an non-ordinary meaning?? It would be pretty boring... But we don't have to forget that over-interpretation should be avoided.
Well for the last you should check the Lyrics for Dead (by Voltaire of course)..... (Recently uploaded) That it's almost the same message BUT MORE DIRECT.... ^_^ .... so I reinforce my belief that he was reffering to free will and god's omnipotence.... and not just bad neighbors....
Hope this stimulates your mind to doubt of what it's teached to you and question it to create your own thoughts..... Cya....
Um, I happen to be Catholic, and we don't believe that God makes every little thing happen. How would we have free will if He did?
As for the meaning of this song, I found not one thing in it that could even possibly represent anything about God or the Devil. And being that this is the humorous Voltaire, I believe this really is about bad neighbors. If it was about them, what would all the other weird neighbors in the song represent?
Hi there! Don't take it personal...
Hi there! Don't take it personal...
But there are subtle differences between Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy and the other Christian currents (and no it's not that any of them claim themselves to be the "real ones") One of them is that the first 2 redeem free will and grace. But if anybody believes in an omni-potent god how is possible that he (god) doesn't knows nor can control humans fates?... That's called determinism and it's a well discussed topic but not only theologically but scientifically seriously it's hard to tell if every thing happens for an intricate set of...
But there are subtle differences between Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy and the other Christian currents (and no it's not that any of them claim themselves to be the "real ones") One of them is that the first 2 redeem free will and grace. But if anybody believes in an omni-potent god how is possible that he (god) doesn't knows nor can control humans fates?... That's called determinism and it's a well discussed topic but not only theologically but scientifically seriously it's hard to tell if every thing happens for an intricate set of "rules" or it just happens to be.... free will may be just an illusion we create ourselves to don't go crazy...... Really to think that you don't really got free will of "deciding" it's spooky.....
Omni-potent means "all powerfull".... so yes, Christians, Catholics and other religions, do think everything happens because of God's will...(so that's when free will enters in conflict.. no one wants to be that "controlled") some even state that salvation it's predestinated: no matter what, those damned to hell cannot avoid their fate.....
Will an artist like Voltaire write something as random as just a freaking neighbors story? (Well perhaps....) No, seriously Voltaire's style is being humorous in a sarcastic way not that of a silly nonsense random simple way..... it does have another sense that just the literal one.... Would you make a song of something ordinary without giving it an non-ordinary meaning?? It would be pretty boring... But we don't have to forget that over-interpretation should be avoided.
Well for the last you should check the Lyrics for Dead (by Voltaire of course)..... (Recently uploaded) That it's almost the same message BUT MORE DIRECT.... ^_^ .... so I reinforce my belief that he was reffering to free will and god's omnipotence.... and not just bad neighbors....
Hope this stimulates your mind to doubt of what it's teached to you and question it to create your own thoughts..... Cya....
Kittier, not that I don't agree that this song is just a song about annoying neighbors, but I couldn't resist.
Kittier, not that I don't agree that this song is just a song about annoying neighbors, but I couldn't resist.
The Lady Across the Hall Who Always Knows What's Going On: Represents Jesus, or possibly the Virgin Mary.
The Lady Across the Hall Who Always Knows What's Going On: Represents Jesus, or possibly the Virgin Mary.
Maccu Piccu Down the Stairs Who's Selling Crack From Door to Door: A demon, trying to get people to give into temptation, or "spiritual crack"
Maccu Piccu Down the Stairs Who's Selling Crack From Door to Door: A demon, trying to get people to give into temptation, or "spiritual crack"
14B Refugees: Saved Souls, or possibly 14B is purgatory
14B Refugees: Saved Souls, or possibly 14B is purgatory
14A Transvestite Whores: Demons. They were once angels, but the chose a different guise.
14A Transvestite Whores: Demons. They were once angels, but the chose a different guise.