Constantia Metering, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

03/01/2026

ENGLISH:
*The Trinity & Human Tripartite Nature: A Comparison:
Connecting Christian theology's Trinity (God) to humanity's tripartite nature. Let's break it down:

*The Trinity (God):
- Father, Son (Jesus), Holy Spirit: Three persons, one essence (co-equal, co-eternal).
- Core doctrine in most Christian denominations (Nicene Creed, AD 325).

*Humans (Image of God):
- Tripartite view: Body, Soul, Spirit (1 Thess. 5:23; Heb. 4:12).
- _Not_ identical to the Trinity, but seen by some as a reflection:
- Body (physical) ≈ Son (incarnate Word)
- Soul (mind/emotions/will) ≈ Father (sovereignty, intellect)
- Spirit (connection to God) ≈ Holy Spirit (indwelling)

*Key Differences:
1. Essence: God’s Trinity = co-equal persons; humans = distinct parts of _one_ being.
2. Purpose: Trinity = relational unity; humans = integrated wholeness (body resurrected, soul/spirit eternal).

*Caveat:
- This tripartite view (body/soul/spirit) isn’t universally accepted. Some argue _dichotomy_ (body/soul, spirit=aspect of soul).
- The "image of God" (Gen. 1:27) often interpreted as relational capacity (love, morality), not literal tripartite structure.

*Theologians Supporting Tripartite View:
- Early Church Fathers (e.g., Origen), moderns like Watchman Nee ("The Spiritual Man").
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AFRIKAANS:
*Die Drie-eenheid & Menslike Tripartiete Aard: 'n Vergelyking:
Verbind die Christelike Drie-eenheid (God) met die mens se tripartiete aard. Kom ons kyk daarna:

*Die Drie-eenheid (God):
- Vader, Seun (Jesus), Heilige Gees: Drie persone, een wese (ko-gelyk, ko-eterneel).
- Kernleer in meeste Christelike denominasies (Nikaanse Credo, 325 nC).

*Mense (Beeld van God):
- Tripartiete siening: Liggaam, Siel, Gees (1 Tess. 5:23; Heb. 4:12).
- _Nie_ identies aan die Drie-eenheid nie, maar deur sommige gesien as 'n weerspieëling:
- Liggaam (fisies) ≈ Seun (geïnkarneerde Woord)
- Siel (verstand/emosies/wil) ≈ Vader (soevereiniteit, intellek)
- Gees (verband met God) ≈ Heilige Gees (inwonend)

*Sleutelverskille:
1. Wese: God se Drie-eenheid = ko-gelyke persone; mense = verskillende dele van _een_ wesen.
2. Doel: Drie-eenheid = relasionele eenheid; mense = geïntegreerde geheel (liggaam opgestaan, siel/gees ewig).

*Voorbehoud:
- Hierdie tripartiete siening (liggaam/siel/gees) word nie universeel aanvaar nie. Sommige argumenteer _dichotomie_ (liggaam/siel, gees=aspek van siel).
- Die "beeld van God" (Gen. 1:27) word dikwels geïnterpreteer as relasionele vermoë (liefde, moraliteit), nie letterlike tripartiete struktuur nie.

*Teoloë wat Tripartiete Siening ondersteun:
- Vroeë Kerkvaders (bv. Origen), modernes soos Watchman Nee ("Die Geestelike Mens").

02/01/2026

Biblical vs human traditions: (English/Afrikaans)

■ENGLISH:
Highlighting how the current New Year's celebration doesn't align with biblical timing, but rather with human traditions. Here are the key points:

- *The Calendar We Use*: The Gregorian calendar, which starts on January 1st, was instituted by Julius Caesar and later adjusted by Pope Gregory XIII. January is named after the Roman god Janus, associated with beginnings.
- *Biblical Appointed Times*: Scripture mentions God established His own appointed times (mo'adim) for Israel, which aren't dependent on human calendars or traditions.
- *Disconnect from Biblical Timing*: The current New Year's date doesn't align with the cycle of life, agriculture, or biblical timing, which raises questions about its origins.

The article encourages discernment, reminding followers of the God of Abraham to focus on the Creator's established order. Some argue the Gregorian calendar's roots in paganism and its deviation from lunar cycles (used in biblical times) are reasons to reevaluate modern celebrations.

Here's a summary of the gods' names used for each day and month on the modern calendar:

*Days of the Week:*

- *Monday*: Named after Mani, the Norse goddess of the Moon
- *Tuesday*: Named after Tyr, the Norse god of war (equivalent to Mars)
- *Wednesday*: Named after Odin (Woden), the Norse god of wisdom and war (equivalent to Mercury)
- *Thursday*: Named after Thor, the Norse god of thunder (equivalent to Jupiter)
- *Friday*: Named after F***g, the Norse goddess of love (equivalent to Venus)
- *Saturday*: Named after Saturn, the Roman god of agriculture
- *Sunday*: Named after Sunna (Sol), the Norse goddess of the Sun

*Months of the Year:*

- *January*: Named after Janus, the Roman god of beginnings and transitions
- *February*: Named after Februa, an ancient Roman festival of purification
- *March*: Named after Mars, the Roman god of war
- *April*: Possibly named after the Latin word "aperire" (to open), or the goddess Aphrodite (Venus)
- *May*: Named after Maia, the Roman goddess of growth and fertility
- *June*: Named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth
- *July*: Named after Julius Caesar, Roman dictator
- *August*: Named after Augustus Caesar, the first Roman emperor
- *September*: Named after the Latin word "septem" (seven), originally the seventh month
- *October*: Named after the Latin word "octo" (eight), originally the eighth month
- *November*: Named after the Latin word "novem" (nine), originally the ninth month
- *December*: Named after the Latin word "decem" (ten), originally the tenth month
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■AFRIKAANS:
Bybelse vs menslike tradisies: Beklemtoon hoe die huidige Nuwejaarsviering nie in lyn is met die Bybelse tydsberekening nie, maar eerder met menslike tradisies.

Hier is die sleutelpunte:

- _Die Kalender wat ons gebruik_: Die Gregoriaanse kalender, wat op 1 Januarie begin, is ingestel deur Julius Caesar en later aangepas deur Pous Gregorius XIII. Januarie is vernoem na die Romeinse god Janus, wat geassosieer word met beginne.
- _Bybelse Bepaalde Tye_: Die Skrif noem dat God sy eie bepaalde tye (mo'adim) vir Israel vasgestel het, wat nie afhanklik is van menslike kalenders of tradisies nie.
- _Ontkoupling van Bybelse Tydsberekening_: Die huidige Nuwejaarsdatum is nie in lyn met die lewensiklus, landbou of Bybelse tydsberekening nie, wat vrae laat ontstaan oor die oorsprong daarvan.

Die artikel moedig onderskeidingsvermoë aan en herinner volgelinge van die God van Abraham om fokus te hou op die Skepper se vasgestelde orde. Sommige argumenteer dat die Gregoriaanse kalender se wortels in paganisme en sy afwyking van maansiklusse (wat in Bybelse tye gebruik is) redes is om moderne vieringe te herevalueer.

Hier is 'n opsomming van die name van die godes wat gebruik word vir elke dag en maand in die moderne kalender:

_Dae van die Week:_
- _Maandag_: Vernoem na Mani, die Noorse godin van die Maan
- _Dinsdag_: Vernoem na Tyr, die Noorse god van oorlog (gelykstaande aan Mars)
- _Woensdag_: Vernoem na Odin (Woden), die Noorse god van wysheid en oorlog (gelykstaande aan Mercurius)
- _Donderdag_: Vernoem na Thor, die Noorse god van donder (gelykstaande aan Jupiter)
- _Vrydag_: Vernoem na F***g, die Noorse godin van liefde (gelykstaande aan Venus)
- _Saterdag_: Vernoem na Saturnus, die Romeinse god van landbou
- _Sondag_: Vernoem na Sunna (Sol), die Noorse godin van die Son

_Maande van die Jaar:_
- _Januarie_: Vernoem na Janus, die Romeinse god van beginne en oorgange
- _Februarie_: Vernoem na Februa, 'n antieke Romeinse fees van reiniging
- _Maart_: Vernoem na Mars, die Romeinse god van oorlog
- _April_: Miskien vernoem na die Latynse woord "aperire" (om te open), of die godin Aphrodite (Venus)
- _Mei_: Vernoem na Maia, die Romeinse godin van groei en vrugbaarheid
- _Junie_: Vernoem na Juno, die Romeinse godin van huwelik en geboorte
- _Julie_: Vernoem na Julius Caesar, Romeinse diktator
- _Augustus_: Vernoem na Augustus Caesar, die eerste Romeinse keiser
- _September_: Vernoem na die Latynse woord "septem" (sewe), oorspronklik die sewende maand
- _Oktober_: Vernoem na die Latynse woord "octo" (agt), oorspronklik die agtste maand
- _November_: Vernoem na die Latynse woord "novem" (nege), oorspronklik die negende maand
- _Desember_: Vernoem na die Latynse woord "decem" (tien), oorspronklik die tiende maand

01/01/2026

The question about the so-called "Black Genocide" during Apartheid in South Africa is a proven Myth. The data shows that the Black population in South Africa has grown significantly during Apartheid, from approximately 4 million in 1904 to over 50 million in 2022.
According to the 2022 census, the Black population is approximately 81.4% of the total population, with a total population of around 62 million.
South Africa's Black population growth during Apartheid:
- 1904: 3.5 million Blacks (67.3% of the population)
- 2022: 50.5 million Blacks (81.4% of the population)
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Die vraag oor die sogenaamde "Swart Volksmoord" tydens Apartheid in Suid-Afrika is 'n bewese Mite. Die data toon dat die Swart bevolking in Suid-Afrika aansienlik gegroei het, van ongeveer 4 miljoen in 1904 tot meer as 50 miljoen in 2022.
Volgens die 2022-sensus is die Swart bevolking ongeveer 81,4% van die totale bevolking, met 'n totale bevolking van ongeveer 62 miljoen.
Suid-Afrika se bevolkingsgroei:
- 1904: 3,5 miljoen Swartes (67,3% van die bevolking)
- 2022: 50,5 miljoen Swartes (81,4% van die bevolking).

27/12/2025