#aseity

[the-masquerade-council]

Non-Introject/"Brainmade"/Aseity alter flag to go along with these

The colors are mostly based off of this flag. Teal is used because it's the opposite of the color I used for source on the introject, it also represents that some aseitys may still feels like they came from somewhere even without a direct source. The light purple is for memory, this was added to combat the idea that only introject have memories that did not happen to the body.

Partial Introject - Partial Factional Introject/Factive/Factroject* - Partial Fictional Introject/Fictive/Fictroject*

these were made just by overlaying the introject flags on the non-introject flag, and then shifting the colors around so they looked better.

*Partial Factive/Fictive can also refer to an alter that has both factional and fictional sources, or an alter that has many sources and one primary one. However these flags are just partial factives/fictives that are partial do to being partially non-introjects.

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

by Jon Nielson | The doctrine of aseity tells us that God’s decision to create cannot be because of any deficiency in God. He didn’t need the universe in order to be happy. He wasn’t lonely without us! So, why create? God’s creation of the universe—and human beings—must be the abundant, joyful, gracious overflow of his goodness and kindness....

[eaux-fortes]

Her divine aseity cannot, therefore, be separated from her cosmogonic activity; for "inseparability is the key word in Tantrism: inseparability of the absolute and the relative, of the divine and the human, and, by implication, of fact and expression." The goddess, then, is "the Absolute Spiritual Whole (Pūrna)," as much as she is also "the relative psychophysical whole (māyā)." She is the one "who is pure Being-Consciousness-Bliss, as Power, who exists in the form of Time and Space and all that is therein, and who is the radiant Illumination in all beings." Being both the abstraction (incomprehensibility) and the shape (personification) of time, the goddess holds within herself the power (Shakti) which is also māyā, so that she is known as Māhā-Shakti, Māhāmāyā, and Mahākāl��; the dynamic aspect of the supreme time (parākāla) or the great time (māhākāla) corresponds to her timeless aseity and relative time corresponds to her cosmic creativity. Yet her self-exfoliation is a creative continuum, along which time comes into being only with the appearance of the heavenly bodies after the underlying constituents of the universe (tattvas) have evolved. Furthermore, her creativity as cosmic continuum presupposes the supersession of all the ordinary conceptions of the relation between cause and effect. The translogical whole (Devī) "does not cease to be the cosmic cause because it evolves as the universe its effect." Wendell C. Beane, The Cosmological Structure of Mythical Time: Kālī-Śakti.

[the27percent]

📝 with anyone outta my cast you'd like!

A few potential options

I'm a sucker for Khett and Atieno at shows - probably dealing with some assholes, still trying to make some diy stuff - posters, stickers, or whatever.

Or maybe when Khett does take up returning to space as an intergalactic wanderer, they end up linking up while he's investigating a spot. Maybe the ruins of civilizations that Atieno had seen while it was living.

Not really an idea as much as Atieno being a very willing associate for musical infodumping. [maybe drag them into playing something again (implying there is musical aptitude there ..maybe). hmm]

Dek

Relentless questioning is something I would welcome any excuse for that to happen. Hell, they'd probably have some questions about his experience on the Aseity (as much as he's able to share that is )

It would be truly interesting to see Dek in the aftermath of the Aseity being destroyed, that would be a whole thing and I'm fascinated to see how that may play out.

[ikmenios]

Worn Mantle - Aseity (2022)

[exitpointbreaksbass-beats]

Exit Point Rave Breaks and Future Jungle Session #1: https://www.house-mixes.com/profile/Exit-Point/exit-point-rave-breaks-and-future-jungle-session-1.

[risingsouls]

@viopolis​ asked: 💭 - Your pick between Gohan & Nucleotide, or Turles & Dek!

Symbols for Headcanons || Open! 

Send 💭 for my muse’s first impression of yours.

[I think I’ve touched a bit on Gohan’s first impression of Nucleotide that basically would boil down to guilt and discomfort, so I’ll go with Turles and Dek.

In short, Turles would definitely be fascinated by Dek and the Aseity. Like sure he’s seen a lot of aliens and tech in his time, but he would be absolutely enthralled to learn anything and everything about him probably the moment he opened his mouth. Especially if Turles didn’t have any information on his kind (which I imagine he wouldn’t and it would drive him bananas). So basically, he would want to learn all the things about Dek and MIGHT try to recruit him to the Crusher Corps.]

[khaosprim]

As they had formed from nothing, a God of aseity, this form was ultimately a tool to be perceived. It had been useful for communicating with Zagreus but also their own many children back when they needed them. If only Chaos had not damaged bonds from their understanding of familiar relationships and requiring those children to complete their reasons for existing.

"Regality of this form aside, it would instead be due to the height such a form is kept at. To change my size to a more suitable one is within my capabilities, however as of late that is an unneeded ability." Not many did visit, and those that did often needed to witness Chaos as the Originator that they were. It was them who formed everything, the one before anything. Even if there was a rather limited understanding of other's intentions, those guests needed something to see other than an empty void. And did the other Gods not seem more imposing at times? A partially shocked expression took over for a fleeting moment before they became more neutral once again, opting for leaning forward a little more out of their own intrigue getting a better of them.

"You would wish for me to visit? Quite an invitation, Son of Hades, and yet that shall become a mere possibility as you are attempting to best your father at this moment. Another issue shall be how such a visit would be possible. Though, you state that Nyx would be 'elated' to see me again. How can you be certain of such a fact? I have not seen my children in many years."

Zagreus took a second to respond to the chaotic entity, trying to process what he just heard from Chaos. Certainly their words carried a lot more nuance than what the demigod could comprehend, being an infinite primordial being and all. But to the young prince's ears, it sounded like Chaos was... embarrassed to see their offspring, considering their form too... unfit for the standards outside their realm.

It was an amusing thought, to think that the master of all creation feels like they're a bit too 'homely' for the very life they created. But Zagreus wouldn't dare to mock the other for that, in fact, it was admirable, to think the entity was so personable like that.

Or perhaps, existence would just vanish if they left the realm, but Zagreus hoped it was the first one.

"I think you look absolutely regal, Master Chaos, the Gods would be in awe of your presence, but if you speak of your size, I'm certain the Olympus could find a place comfortable to you."

"And if you don't wish to make the trip to Mount Olympus, know that you're always welcome in the House of Hades. Nyx would certainly be elated by your presence."

Young Zag gave the other a bow toward the massive entity, a smile on his face. Zagreus were always quite nosy when it came to matters that doesn't concern him, especially when he thinks he can change things for the better.

It's thanks to this determination in messing with other people's business that he was able to settle things between Orpheus and Eurydice, to reunite Achilles and Patroklus. Perhaps he could help a parent reunite with their daughter and grandson.

[thinkingonscripture]

Life, Death, and Eternity

Life, Death, and Eternity

     God is life and creates life. Jeremiah said, “the LORD is the true God; He is the living God and the everlasting King” (Jer 10:10). Jesus declared, “the Father has life in Himself” (John 5:26). And the apostle Paul stated, “for in Him we live and move and exist” (Act 17:28). This teaching, that God has life in Himself and is self-existent, is called the doctrine of aseity. God exists…

[jonathanandrewkurz]

For anyone interested: I have updated my hymn that focuses on God’s aseity (self-existence). You can view/print at this link. 

It’s my prayer that this song encourages as it educates. Colossians 3:16 tells us that one purpose of our singing is to be ‘teaching and admonishing’ each other. I hope this hymn enables us to do so with awe, wonder, and thankfulness in our hearts to God.

The major update is a refrain of praise at the end of each verse. A dear friend pointed out that the whole song was listing attributes of God, but didn’t give the congregation an opportunity to celebrate and praise the God about Whom they are singing. Also, I tried to be less ‘reckless’ in my use of terms and ideas. I realized I was using a word in a different manner than it is defined. There is no place for the unclear, confusing, or haphazard in Christian worship. 

I have a new song or two in the works right now! Very excited to polish them up as best I can and share them with you shortly.

Soli Deo Gloria!

[wisdomfish]

Consider love, as an attribute of God. If God is a mere unity without Trinity, then what is the object of God's eternal love? Himself? But love in the fullest biblical sense by its very nature reaches out to another, not merely to the self. The world? Then God's eternal attribute of love depends on the world; it needs the world. On a Trinitarian basis, however, God's love is both interpersonal and self-contained: God's love is the love among Father, Son and Spirit for one another and it is not dependent on the world... The Trinity guards aseity, for without it, God is relative to the world. The Trinity also guards the personality of God: he is not a blank unity, which would be impersonal. Rather, he is unity of persons.

John M. Frame

Aseity: is the property by which a being exists in and of itself, from itself, or exists as so-and-such of and from itself.

[johnzande]

THE GREATEST RELIGIOUS QUESTION NEVER ANSWERED

Post dedicated to America’s Newest Best Worst Apologist, Mel Wild: senior pastor at the Cornerstone Church. It is the most conspicuous religious question never answered, and this simple brute fact should aggravate and needle every waking moment of every person who believes this world was created: Why did the Creator create? For what purpose was this artificial world intended? In the Christian…

[cherrwysx-music]

♫ Nexilva - Aseity: I ♫

[oddinthetruth]

Essential Aseity and the Eastern Fathers

Scholar Nathan Jacobs argues that the Eastern fathers do not hold to a view of essential aseity. Now, given the predominance of essential aseity in much Western trinitarian thought, such a view might seem rather scandalous.

Jacob’s, on the other hand, sees it as simply an entailment of the Eastern fathers moderate realism. He supports his claim by way of contrast with the Eunomian view of natures.

The Eunomian case places the principle of existence in nature rather than subject. In other words, the Eunomian instinct is that existence...is essential to the divine nature. Hence, any subject having the divine nature has existence by virtue of being divine.

On the Eunomian view, the Son who is begotten and originate, cannot be of and identical with the divine nature, which is itself the principle of existence. Aseity is proper to natures and the Son, who is begotten, is not a se. He must be of a different nature than the having-no-cause-whatsoever (a se) Father. 

More than that, the Father must be “of a nature that is ontologically superior to that of the Son and the Holy Spirit--the Father being unoriginate (or a se), while the Son and the Spirit are originate (not a se).”

The Eastern fathers, on the other hand:

...being moderate realists, reject the point. Existence is never a property, accidental or essential, of natures. Existence is only ever located in subjects that give concrete reality to natures – hence their use of hypostasis, or that which exists underneath a nature.

He explains further:

...the Eastern fathers make clear that natures are mere abstractions that lack stability (stasis, playing on the term hypostasis) and thus require a hypostasis to supply concrete existence. This is why they also insist that the hypostasis is logically anterior to the nature. That is to say, the nature stands upon the individual, not vice versa. Put otherwise, individuals exist; natures subsist in individuals. And to be clear, the Eastern fathers do not make an exception for things divine.

This approach of the Eastern fathers has a startling implication:

Applied to the Trinity, this means that the Father exists a se (in himself); the divine nature subsists in the Father. Thus, there is no "essential aseity," since the divine nature does not (and cannot) exist in itself...Since aseity implies having no cause whatsoever, the term is applicable to the Father only, according to Eastern patristic thought.

This Eastern fathers’ view of natures and its application to the Trinity is what counters the Eunomian position that only the Father can be of the divine nature.

On the Eastern fathers’ view, because aseity is an incommunicable idiomata of the Father’s hypostasis, the begotten Son and spirated Spirit can both be of the divine nature.

In other words, the Son and Spirit can be both fully divine--fully identical to the divine nature--and yet remain begotten and spirated, respectively, while the Father alone is a se--”having no cause whatsoever.”

Using the logic that arises from their view of natures, Jacobs says the Eastern fathers push further into their disagreement with the Eunomian position:

The Cappadocians point out that the Eunomians commit a category error in this claim [the Father is ontologically superior because he is a se], confusing efficient cause (how a thing is) with formal cause (what a thing is). All three have the same nature but the Father has it from no one, while the Son has it by begetting and the Spirit by spiration. Just as Adam, Eve, and Abel have three different efficient causes (unbegotten of man, proceeding from Adam, and begotten of Adam) but share a common nature, and are thus ontological equals, so the divine hypostases differ in efficient cause (unbegotten, begotten, and procession) but share a common nature, being ontological equals [in other words, not subordinate].

Thoughts

If Jacob’s reading of the Eastern fathers is correct, it has important historical and theological significance for pro-Nicene logic and trinitarianism. 

Importantly, for my interests, this view also accords beautifully with the strong Monarchy of the Father view of the Trinity. The one God is the Father, the a se hypostasis. He is the source and cause of the Son and the Spirit (with all the appropriate qualifications, of course).

Additionally, because the Father is the principle of existence, not the divine nature, it is he that communicates his nature to the Son and the Spirit. They are identical to his divine nature. They are homoousios with him. The Father then is both the source of unity and distinction in the Trinity.

An important question is how might Jacob’s observation be understood in light of Western or Latin views that argue for the essential aseity of the Son? I’d love to hear from others on that question.

My only caution, as I’ve written about before, is that as this question is addressed that we not flatten or bend pro-Nicene trinitarianism so as to remake it in the image of current in-favor idioms. 

[anemcia]

//No prompt needed, but lately I’ve been wanting to express how much this community has impacted my experience positively and I want to take the time to give special shout-outs to those who make me smile when I see them show up:

@kiealer - Starting off strong with you, my dear. You’re genuinely one of the sweetest souls here and I care for you so, so much. Part of the reason I’m making this post is because you’re much too hard on yourself over things you can’t control. You’ve ruined nothing, and people are only weary because of what a shitty person did. Nothing to be done there and I have often prayed for your heart to be healed with time. One step at a time baby, I swear you are never alone in any of this. I can guarantee no one will give you issues over your comfort ship without getting instantly pistol whipped. NazuBlack IS CANON and you have every right to post headcanons, share shippy pics and gush as much as you like to whomever you want. Who the hell can tell you ‘no?’ YOUR CITY, YOUR RULES. 

We’re in the middle of a fantastic RP over discord (I NEED TO REPLY BTW, I DEEPLY APOLOGIZE FOR THE WAIT) and it’s made me realize I shouldn’t have to be so shy in gushing about CellDew, YOU helped me get a lot more comfortable in my skin, that is no exaggeration. I’m not here to force you to post anything, Kona, it’s how you feel and what you want to do. You deserve to be comfortable and feel fluffy goodness with your OTP, damn it don’t WE ALL? Guess I’m gonna have to knock your inbox down with prompts just because I want to feed into my fav ship around the block. You owe nothing to no one, don’t ever apologise for running your blog the way you want to. Be indulgent, make it known that NazuBlack is here to stay! Believe me, I’m not going to let anyone tell you otherwise without a size 12 boot up their ass. 

@saiyanandproud - Can I just say that I’ve been secretly a big fan of Mariko for well over a year? ;0; Sometimes get a little embarrassed over that fact, but our rp’s have really picked up recently and it’s making me thankful that we actually have a proper theme going on between our babies!! ;w; I love seeing all of Mariko’s little shenanigans on the dash with everyone, her personal relationships blooming while she herself is growing as a person with every thread I peek into. Like I’ve stated previously, for an OC based around a limited concept of being a time patroller, she really extends her reach past her occupation. Mariko is a well rounded OC who aspires for genuine recognition as a hero, even if she dares to fly a little too close to the sun. She’s nobody’s fool, incredibly straightforward and a fantastic friend. All that aside, you’re such a humble mun and I enjoy even just holding little conversations about our day or how you’ve been holding up. Seriously, I’m glad you’ve stuck around tumblr this long for us to write great stories together! I’m positive any veterans familiar with her would be so damn happy to see she’s as active as ever!

@viopolis - It started with my HUGE juicy eyes over the fact an actual Dr.Gero graced this community, but my Lord did I absolutely stay for your highly talented world building with Dek, Khett, Nucleo, and many more OC’s that deserve equal praise. I love digging into your posts involving the Aseity, what it means for everyone involved aboard the vessel and how it connects them together. I envy that level of dedication with story weaving, how it fits so perfectly even with canon characters like Cell-- oh MAN speaking OF HIM. You’re the only other person I’ve met who understands how green mean bastard bug functions without adding unnecessary traits to his personality. Your basically my Cell twin in that regard, some minor differences for sure, but generally on the same page. THAT, AND CLEO! MY ADOPTED GOTH SON. Each time I see his face is the moment I feel my arms wanting to hug the computer monitor, like... Wow, I love him just as much as I do Cyto and thats a lotta love. I certainly WILL NOT forget about Dek because they’re a mischievous alien CREATURA I wish to smoosh with my hands respectfully. Look I just... I really love all your muses dude, absolutely blessed to have a chance to interreact with any of them! Not to mention you yourself as a mun are VERY COOL AND SWAGGY, it’s nice to share ideas and squeal equally about it all. Again, massive props, you deserve every drop of it.

@risingsouls - You are the lady with FIREY LAZER OPINIONS and damn it Momo, I admire that energy. I love the passion you hold over Nabs, Vegeta, all the muses you carry tightly in your protective fist because YOU’VE WORKED SO HARD ON THEM. The beautiful amount of time you’ve placed into writing your story, how many chapters you’ve reached because YOUR PASSION is damn near unrivalled by the majority here. I envy you massively for having accomplished so much writing and character exploration the way you want to, like... I salute you baby, you’ve shown everyone here that your dedication for you precious babbies are not to be trifled with. On top of that, you’re generally a very chill mun to hang with and are open to playing games and having good times. OH, and of course when YA GOT THE TEA... ALWAYS HAPPY TO LISTEN. I know I’ve been major absentee lately, but I want you to know I’m always admiring near or far. I’m glad to know that despite everything, you truck on and push forward through all the shit you’re given. Momo the STRONG. Momo the inspiration. I NEED whatever juice you be sipping to get into gear and JUST... WRITE MY OFFICIAL CELLDEW STORY ALREADY.

@synthetixviola - Lets be real, you run one of the BADDEST BITCHES in this RPC. I love a baker who could kick my ass up and down the street and serve me a cake with “sorry u lost most of your teeth” written neatly in icing. I really got to know her through the awesome tournament Momo was running and I just... Love all her energy + bonus relatable mom moments. She’s a beauty, she’ll rip open someones asshole on a whim, she’ll sell you something nice on the side and be a wonderful example of how Gero ruined her life with the android shenanigans. I can’t blame her hate boner for the RR army, who really could in her position? No one can deny that Lila is a fantastic OC and I’m so happy that I can see her beautiful purple hair grace my dash when you post. Also, can I just say that you’re also so very cool and easy to chat with? Seriously, stay coolio because you’re one of the cooliest ;3c

@unboundpower​ - THE GREAT AND POWERFUL USER OF ACTUALLY VERY WELL WRITTEN FUSION FRIENDS, THANK GOD. Seriously Nebula, before you really made yourself prominent here was when there was some... Not so great Gogeta / Vegito / Four blogs kicking around and I can’t say it was terribly interesting. You have every right to gatekeep what you’ve built for yourself and your handsome boys, because you’ve fleshed them out so well that I don’t think many can match your energy. Give yourself credit where it’s due, you’re running characters that are a little more challenging to write and you do it so naturally. The complexities of being themselves, owning up to their own love lives as individuals, the break away from just being ‘fusions’ of Goku and Vegeta and BECOMING a new soul altogether. I’m so happy to see how far each lad has grown and I love seeing your shippy stuff with Nabs ;3c It’s just plain adorbs ya’ll, love to SEE IT. Plus you’re a sweet and cool mun who DESERVES hugs and pats for just being you! Also, HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY, apologies for not wishing that for you sooner!! I hope you’ve been having better days ahead!!

UMM I’D POINT THE CAMERA TO THOSE I HAVEN’T MENTIONED BUT YOU ALL ROCK IN YOUR OWN UNIQUE WAYS!! Seriously, you guys are what keep me coming back to this hellsite, it’s nice to see everyone enjoying themselves and having fun with one another in peace. It’s what I want to keep seeing as long as I’m around to witness the fun!​ Thanks for keeping this community sparkling, you’re very much appreciated for being here.