Khman comes with Haran to the javelin shop and warns,
‘You will either come to the festival this month, or you cannot stay here. We will drive you out into the forest. You are bringing the wrath of God down upon us. Repent or go!’
This man’s word is law. He is a leader among men. His imposing stature and eloquent voice make argument impossible. Community prosperity under his capable management causes Nokh and his wife to waver.
She reminds him,
‘God made us to enjoy pleasures and relationships. When it feels so good, how can it be wrong?’
Enoch does not have a ready answer.
It makes sense. All of God’s creation brings purposeful fulfilment, yes even pleasure. Male and female in marriage with its companionship and intimacy satisfy all who follow God.
Foods with its textures, flavors and combinations excite the God-given palate. The music of nature and the human voice along with appropriate percussion provide needed rhythm and harmony.
Visual color and movement through the amazing eye-gate entice every living being to enjoy God’s good creation. It is very good!
Demonstrations of muscular achievement arouse passions to excel and celebrate. They are told,
‘That is how we can know true love for God. Our creator reveals himself best in human form.’
Khman himself has repeatedly proclaimed,
‘You are created in his image as a testament to his power and glory.’
They sincerely believe that’s how a person could know true love. This is the way to God. To know God one has to accept the revelation in oneself.
The sons of God teach,
‘God is our creator to serve us; to make our lives full of meaning. We please him when we rise to our full potential.’
The old ones like Adam and his grandson Enosh are rejected without all doubt. Progress leaves them far behind.
It is commonly accepted,
‘Traditionalists are not only difficult but have become dangerous because they ignore the progress of our enlightened humanity.’
Those out of step with the world are thought to have lost their minds. Followers of the new normal call out old ones who pervert justice.
The faithful moon dictates community behavior. When it is at its zenith in the night-time sky passions flare. People begin to take on animal-like characteristics.
The ancients say,
‘People are not animals!’
Progressives counter,
‘Animals have blood too. God wants blood. We will give it to him. We kill in the name of the Lord. Bloody sensuality praises him. Our great feasts, our intoxicating drinks promote glory.’
‘If God asks for a little, we will give him a lot.’
The wickedest among the people began to practice things forbidden. Enlightened persons woship all of creation.
They preach,
‘The sun and stars are worthy of praise. Nature itself teaches us to cooperate with one another. The human body is our god.’
Ungodly ones who worship a false deity began to believe in a grotesque distortion of God certainly influenced by Satan himself. This inevitable conclusion blossoms among those who eagerly add false teachings to the revealed will of God.