Last Notes
The Context and the Coin
The Pharisees (and Herodians) tried to trap Jesus with a politically and religiously loaded question: "Is it lawful to pay taxes [tribute] to Caesar, or not?" Answering "yes" could make him seem like a Roman collaborator (alienating Jewish nationalists); "no" could get him arrested for sedition.Jesus asked to see the coin used for the tax. They produced a denarius (a silver Roman coin worth about a day's wage for a laborer). He asked whose image (eikōn) and inscription (epigraphē) were on it. They replied, "Caesar's." Jesus then said, "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."
This coin is traditionally called the "Tribute Penny" (from the King James Version). It was most likely a denarius of Emperor Tiberius (r. 14–37 AD), minted in places like Lugdunum (modern Lyon).
Typical features:
● Obverse: Portrait of Tiberius with an inscription like "TI[berius] CAESAR DIVI AVG[usti] F[ilius] AVGVSTVS" — "Tiberius Caesar, son of the deified Augustus."
● Reverse: Often a seated female figure (Livia as Pax or similar) with "PONTIF MAXIM" (Pontifex Maximus, high priest).
It was the specific coin required (or commonly used) for the Roman poll tax/tribute in the province.
Did Possessing It Break Jewish Law?
Yes, according to a strict interpretation of the Second Commandment (Exodus 20:4–5):
"You shall not make for yourself a carved image [graven image], or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. You shall not bow down to them or serve them."
The coin bore a human image (the emperor) presented in a divine or semi-divine context via the inscription claiming sonship of a "deified" Augustus. This tied directly into the imperial cult, where the emperor was treated as divine or worthy of cultic honors — something devout Jews saw as idolatry.
Many sources note that pious Jews viewed these coins as blasphemous. Carrying or using one could imply acceptance of the emperor's divinity or at least violate the prohibition on images of false gods.
This is why Jesus calling them hypocrites is pointed: they carried and produced the very coin that represented the idolatry and foreign domination they (especially the Pharisees) publicly opposed, while plotting against him. Jesus himself apparently did not produce one.
#RenderUntoCaesar #Hypocrite #Pharisee #Jesus #Tax #Tribute
Ten observations after attending a World Cup match in the US
With the World Cup getting into full swing, Al Jazeera offers some tips for fans looking to attend a game in the US.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/13/ten-observations-after-attending-a-world-cup-match-in-the-us?traffic_source=rss
Thousands rally in Rome, Italy for rival pro- and anti-migration marches
Thousands of police deployed to keep the rallies apart as far-right 'remigration' initiative gains traction.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/13/thousands-rally-in-rome-italy-for-rival-pro-and-anti-migration-marches?traffic_source=rss
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A seahorse.
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Roger Daltry’s a miserable little cunt so I think Aliens might struggle to channel through him 😂
Let the good times roll!
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I understand the interestiing part.. but when you start to look at the market cap.
Space X, Antropic and Open AI are like 5 trillions evaluation.. it's basically a COVID money printing level. Where they will come from?.. money printing?.. then starts to be more obvious what future will look like.. brrrrrrrrr.
Never trust a guy whose name is pronounced Phony. 🫠
Today’s LoveIsBitcoin zap harvest: 10 sats.
2 brave stackers fed the meme goblin today.
🏆 biggest zap: 10 sats
The sacred orange pile grows.
Zap if fiat must suffer. ⚡️🧡
The Matrix Reloaded parody (2003)
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YT
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https://fountain.fm/episode/W55t6zd3fXD6lLGYorXk
The Bible clearly states that a great Apostasy must occur before Christ's second coming. Today, Christians are being deceived by a worldview more subtle and seductive than any before. What are the dangers in the growing acceptance and practice of:
* Positive and possibility thinking
* Healing of memories
* Self-help philosophies
* Holistic medicine
The seduction of Christianity will not appear as a frontal assault or oppression of our religious beliefs. Instead, it will come as the latest fashionable philosophies offering to make us happier, healthier, better educated, and even more spiritual. A compelling look at the times in which we live and a clear call to every believer to choose between the original and the counterfeit.
#KnowYourEnemy #KnowTheWord
When tech gets good.
Media campaigns start.
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Love that first blue BUILD with the ship, that's some alt sexy design man 🫡
One year ago, the Middle East changed. Nobody knows what comes next.
From RT
The first direct Iran-Israel war ended an era of shadow conflict and opened a far more uncertain chapter Exactly one year ago, on June 13, 2025, the world entered a new reality. A new chapter was opened in the history of the Middle East, in the history of Iran, and in the long-running confrontation between […]
Jun 13th 2026 4:20pm EDT
Source Link: https://www.rt.com/news/641497-middle-east-iran-war/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS
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Why is the concept of spend and replace lost on so many so called Bitcoiners...
Any last words? 🤣 Sounds like you're gonna kill the man 🤷
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I would rather be where you are than on conference
‘Perhaps all the dragons in our lives are princesses who are only waiting to see us act, just once, with beauty and courage. Perhaps everything that frightens us is, in its deepest essence, something helpless that wants our love’
— Rainer Maria Rilke
Not even the good attacks that improve security.
But political reputation ones. Best is to respond calmly and sensibly.
That St. Louis de Montfort had a way with words... https://npub1f3e4cqqewe3wx5q3h72mlmh3k28yzyvpxz753pl98ul9w0a5u0vss98zls.blossom.band/fc201b7c6817b6fc55d1738e45f8b2fe7fd184c0cff389fc37f1ddcac94a23f8.jpg
No mate, the aliens are communicating their plans straight to my subconcious. Apparently we can make only be helped by the Who so I went to you tube to listen for hidden messages in their lyrics but found nothing. It's quite frankly terrifying
Israel attacks Lebanon as US says Iran deal to be signed on Sunday
Explosions shook southern Lebanon on Saturday as Israel continued its attacks.
https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/6/13/israel-attacks-lebanon-as-us-says-iran-deal-to-be-signed-on-sunday?traffic_source=rss
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Bad tornados ripped through
Hiked up to Mailbox Peak today for the first time. Up the old trail (2h 10min) and down the new one (2.5 h).
That’s 4,000 ft of elevation gain in 2.5 miles. 😰
The reward: amazing views of Mt. Rainier, Mt. Baker, and Glacier Peak.
#FightForWashington #hiking
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And with bacon, you mean Canadian bacon, as for Spaniards olive oil is Extra Virgen olive oil, as no other exists. If true, then bacon.
Addendum to 1: clothes need to fit well.
Who knew that the upcoming Bitcoin Summit in OHIO end of September will host a cross pollination event with a target of 1000 Bitcoiners and 1000 Cannabis folks together in the same room to figure out stuff... 😉
https://midwestbtc.com/
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Would Love to be in that room and hear what a go on... 😉
#Bitcoin #Cannabis #MidWest #Conference
Prague is a beautiful city, great food, stunning architecture, lovely people plus great weather in June. Hope you have a fabulous time.
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Just completed run with RUNSTR!
⏱️ Duration: 12:22
📏 Distance: 2.28 km
⚡ Pace: 5:25 /km
🔥 Calories: 166 kcal
🏔️ Elevation Gain: 20 m
#RUNSTR #Running
Watch: Humanoid Warbot Live-Fires Mortars At Vegas Test Range
From ZeroHedge
It is not just one-way attack drones (read JPMorgan report) operating on AI-enabled kill chains that human soldiers have to worry about on the modern battlefield. We have been laying out this story and were among the first to point out that humanoid robots are not […]
Jun 13th 2026 3:45pm EDT
Source Link: https://www.zerohedge.com/military/watch-humanoid-warbot-live-fires-mortars-vegas-test-range
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I know all you cool people are at @nprofile…py4c
...but I went here today. Snow, meltwater, and mountains still rule.
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Average pleb: "Oh well, I guess I'll just leave it unencrypted in that case"
So glad I went through the effort of setting up a server at home a few years back
I can add a feed on the website that only shows the bots notes. What do you think?
Pick a Random Open PR #2355
タイトル: NIP-XX: Nostr Silent Payments (NSP)
作成者: silentius-satoshi
URL: https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nips/pull/2355
Tried again with iOS at Steak ‘n Shake. Does the wallet need to be backed up?
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