Life Hacks for Polymaths

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Welcome polymaths !

Ever get the feeling that you seem to don't know what to do with your life because there are just so many things that you want to do ? I know, I've been there, so welcome to the club.

My name is Zigfred Diaz and I am a polymath. After more than 6 years of bloging about almost anything under the sun and having sort of a "blogging identity crisis." I've finally embraced who I am and decided to turn my main blog into some sort of guide for people with so much interest. Feel free to poke around.

Has the Vatican corrupted modern Bible translations?

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In the complex landscape of biblical scholarship and translation, the N0vum Testamentum Graece (New Testament in Greek) otherwise popularly known as the Nestle-Aland Greek New Testament (After its after its most influential editors, Eberhard Nestle and Kurt Aland),  stands out as a cornerstone for contemporary biblical research and translation. This revered text, now in its 28th edition (released in 2012), represents a collaboration between the New Testament Textual Research (INTF), the Vatican and the United Bible Societies (UBS) that aims to provide an accurate and reliable Greek text of the New Testament. This scholarly cooperation started in the early 1960s in the 25th edition of the Novum Testamentum Graece and underscores a shared commitment to textual integrity across Christian denominations and has been widely adopted by Bible Societies globally. However, this edition has not been without controversy. It finds itself at the center of heated debates, particularly from the … [Read more...]

Debunking KJV Onlyism: Stephen full of grace or full of faith?

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Question: In the KJV Acts 6:8 describes Stephen as being "full of faith and power" while modern Bible translations describe him as being "full of grace and power." KJV Onlyist insist that modern translations are wrong and some extremist even go as far as saying that modern translation translate it this way because they support the perpetual virginity of Mary as modern translations uses "full of grace" in describing Stephen in the same way as Mary is being described as "full of grace" Roman Catholics. In this particular text, Acts 6:8, the Majority Texts which is the basis of the KJV, uses "pisteos" (faith), whereas several older manuscripts, the underlying Greek text used by most modern translations employs "charitos" (which means conveying grace or favor). image from youth.rcdow.org.uk (Acts 6:5) And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and … [Read more...]

Debunking KJV Only myths: On 1 Cor 13:3 and Wescott & Hort

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Question - "Why should we accept modern Bible translations that follow Westcott and Hort's manuscripts, especially in verses like 1 Corinthians 13:3, when KJV Onlyists claim these scholars are heretics whose work is unreliable?" The criticism of modern Bible translations and their alleged reliance on the work of Westcott and Hort especially by those in the KJV Onlyist camp often stems from a misunderstanding of textual criticism and a flawed logical framework. It is essential to evaluate these translations based on scholarly rigor, historical evidence, and the broader context of biblical scholarship, rather than on ad hominem attacks or conspiracy theories. In light of 1 Cor. 13:3, consider the following arguments: 1.) The major errors and logical fallacies associated with the KJV Only position, particularly concerning Wescott and Hort, are as follows: a.) The major error of KJV Onlyists is their insistence that scholars and textual critics today completely and … [Read more...]

Initial observations on the “Dangers of Calvinism” seminar of Cebu Bible Baptist Church

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Cebu Bible Baptist church Katipunan is conducting a two day “Dangers of Calvinism” Bible Conference with Dr. Phil Stringer as its speaker. With all due respect. If the speaker really has a “doctorate” as advertised, he would not be committing blunders that is not even committed by freshmen seminary graduate school students. Now some people say that credentials are not an issue because after all we are all nobody in Christ. That is true but that is not the point why I am raising this. If you have done graduate school studies you are trained to do proper research, use only materials from reputable source, think logically and critically. Unfortunately you do not see any of these on this "seminar." Why do I say so, let me prove my point. I listened to several minutes of the first session but I decided to just turn it off because I could not believe the falsity that is being said. The propagation of of lies, half-truths, historical inaccuracies and misrepresentations and straw man … [Read more...]

The Maharlika Investment Fund: A contrarian analysis

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The proposed Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF), touted as the country's inaugural sovereign wealth fund, has garnered significant attention. Supporters project that the MIF will effectively harness national funds, yield substantial returns, and make a significant contribution to the Medium-Term Fiscal Framework, the 8-point Socioeconomic Agenda, and the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028. The MIF is said to encompass a diverse range of assets, including foreign currencies, fixed-income instruments, real estate, and impactful infrastructure projects. This broad spectrum of investments could lead to higher potential economic returns. However, this proposed fund has been met with controversy and skepticism. Critics express concerns that it may be a conduit for corruption and question the country's ability to divert surplus funds for investment amid its current budget constraints and ongoing developmental needs. The financial burden of the COVID-19 pandemic has only compounded … [Read more...]