https://www.phatmass.com/phorum/rss/1-all-new-posts.xml/Any new posts from any boardenhttps://www.facebook.com/share/r/18aCYPQe4U/Wed, 13 May 2026 13:29:35 +0000Congratulation on getting rid of those pesky spammers. It sure is nice not to be subjected to the onslaught of stupidity and senseless derogation, for no apparent reason? Keep up the good () work, Moderation staff!Tue, 12 May 2026 23:21:43 +0000The second edition of the LOTH is going to be released soon. (Ash Wednesday is the first day it can be officially used!). Preorders start in July. Which publisher do you plan on buying your new set from? Ascension Press or Word on Fire? Personally, I'm going to go with the Word on Fire edition, but I'm not going to make my final decision until I see more mock ups from both publishers.Tue, 12 May 2026 01:31:06 +0000Please say a prayer for me. It’s a rough day at work with fatigue and injury mixed with late deadlines.Fri, 08 May 2026 09:59:39 +0000The crimson worm, or tola'ath shani, is a small insect in the Middle East, historically valued for producing a brilliant red dye. Its unique life cycle, where the mother attaches to a tree and dies to protect her young with a red stain that later turns white, is widely cited in Christian theology as a living prophecy of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection. Scientific Name: Coccus ilicis (often referred to as Kermes ilicis or Kermes biblicus). The Sacrifice: When the female is ready to lay eggs, she attaches herself permanently to a tree, forming a hard crimson shell. She protects her young beneath this body, providing food for them, and dies upon this tree. The Stain: As the mother dies, she secretes a crimson red dye that stains the wood and her young, who remain red for the rest of their lives. Color Transformation: After three days, the dead body of the mother loses its crimson color, turning white (resembling wool or snow) Biblical and Historical Significance Dye Source: The dye produced from this insect was used in the ancient world for high-value items, specifically in the construction of the Tabernacle and the priestly garments (Exodus 26). Psalm 22:6: In this messianic Psalm, David writes, "I am a worm [tola], and no man," symbolizing deep humility and sacrifice. Isaiah 1:18: This passage highlights the transformation of the stain: "...though your sins be as scarlet [tola], they shall be as white as snow". Symbolic Connection The life cycle of the tola is often cited to parallel the crucifixion (attaching to wood), the shedding of blood (the stain), and the resurrection (turning white).Fri, 08 May 2026 00:58:44 +0000