We find an apt metaphor in the belief by some Christians that the Devil was once a numinous angel named Lucifer who, in seeking to elevate himself to divine status, defied God and fell from grace, becoming the demonic enemy of all that is good. The ego is capable of deceiving the larger self into thinking that doing its bidding is the right thing, and to hell with anyone or anything that gets in the way. At a less egregious level, we all conduct this kind of self-seduction. So, on occasion, many of us are persuaded by our egos to betray our principles or the greater good in the pursuit of narrow self-interest.
For most, this is a temporary condition. Among these folks, many reach a point of no return in selling out to their inner devil, while some manage to reverse course at some point, reclaiming their lives for better purposes. We want to feel safe and protected. We want government to act as a caring and professional institution for the welfare of the people. We demand that our hard-earned tax money is properly used and accounted for. We are in another lockdown. This is the second biggest single-day tally since the pandemic began.
COVID patients are not only suffering physically and emotionally but also financially. How can the DOH sleep on this problem? This inefficiency is way too much for the DOH head to get away again with his lapses. Every week has been a revelation into the soul of this present administration and their fight to extend their control and power. Why are they too possessive? You allow new blood to lead, to clean the old, improve systems and bring in some controls to the spoils of office.
My cousin, Dr. It was for a relatively young patient who suffered a cardiac arrest and was brought to the closest hospital which, unfortunately, was unequipped to care for a case of this acuity. Having neither the specialty services nor the equipment to care for him, he remained in the ER as they tried without success to transfer him to a more appropriate health care setting but could not find a bed anywhere, as all hospitals were completely full.
This unfortunate patient did not receive the appropriate level of care. We in the health care community are doing the best we can and have extended ourselves beyond our physical, intellectual and emotional limits. The reports consistently show that more than 90 percent of hospitalized COVID patients are unvaccinated. More importantly, close to percent of those in the ICU, most of whom are on the ventilator, are unvaccinated as well!
This is not made up data. It is my personal observation as a health care provider working in an Intensive Care Unit. With your meaningful insights, help shape the stories that can shape the country. Sign up now! Philstar Global Corp. All Rights Reserved. My Profile Sign Out. Take a peek inside newly opened Westin Show Suite at Ortigas. Is there any truth to his association with Satan? Just clear everything up with your priest, first.
Theophilus of Adana? He hired a necromancer to summon the devil, who offered Theophilus a position as a bishop in the church in exchange for his soul. Theophilus signed a contract in blood and was promoted shortly thereafter. He took the contract to another bishop and asked for his help. Here are a couple of maybe-tried and not-so-true methods.
See this instructional video. He tossed a bone across it and went running after it. Tough luck, Spot. Once he gets to Hell, Satan attempts to punish him by stuffing him with donuts. Rather than being horrified, Homer is delighted. Maybe you should develop an appetite for sulfur and brimstone now. He and his ilk are veteran tricksters who have spent many millennia bargaining with foolhardy mortals who thought themselves clever, only to wind up spending eternity slow-roasting over a pit of flaming viper venom.
However, in good conscience, I cannot let you proceed without providing these examples of supposed deals with devils that went terribly wrong.
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