While we all yearn for romantic love . . . here's a secret: Love is eternal.
Our Q & A Continues With Peter Arnold, Christian Angelic Mystical Suspense Thriller Author, "Armor of Light: A Trilogy Story" (eBook series)
Heaven's Doorway Press - Q & A with author, Peter Arnold:
Question: Peter, if "Love" is the supreme virtue of all virtues, why do we as humans seem to stumble? How has the quest for "Love" impacted your story writing?
"Yes, the quest for 'Love' perhaps is a metaphor for the "Holy Grail." If God is 'Love,' as defined in the Gospel of John, then is has been revealed to us as the 'Truth' of our existence. Let's review the eight different kinds of 'Love' as defined by the ancient Greeks.
The first type of 'Love' is 'Eros Love.' This kind of love at its core is sensuality, the physical embodiment of attraction between two people, leading to sexual passion.
The second type of 'Love' is 'Philia Love," This kind of love is deep friendship. Think of those friends who have been helpful to you through the years. You are at ease around them enjoying their companionship and can easily confide in them fearing no judgement.
The third type of 'Love' is called, 'Ludus Love.' This kind of love is characterized by a playful, flirting, joking and typified by 'living in the moment,' without major commitments.
The fourth type of 'Love' is called, 'Pragma Love.' This kind of love is seen in many kinds of longstanding relationships, long-term marriages and friendships. It can be described as somewhat 'business-like,' symbiotic, a mutual beneficial arrangement.
A fifth type of 'Love' is called 'Storge Love.' This kind of love is best described as family love with siblings, cousins, offspring; familial love.
A sixth type of 'Love' is called, 'Philautia Love.' This kind of love is characterized by self-love; a regard for one's own happiness. self-compassion. An adverse side of 'Philautia Love' is narcissism, egotism.
A seventh type of 'Love' is called, 'Mania Love.' This is obsessive love; generally mentally unhealthy; a disordered love which can result in severe codependency and jealousy.
The eight type of 'Love' is called, 'Agape Love.' This kind of love is considered the highest form of love. It is an all-giving, selfless love; the love of God for human beings and the human reciprocal love of God; a oneness. It can be altruistic, the love for one's fellow human beings. It is described in the New Testament and in many Christian aspirational settings.
"These eight previous types of 'Love' defined by the ancient Greeks have been embraced by writers through the millennia and are central to human motivation, and learning. 'Love' is an essential component of the "Armor of Light' and what it means to be human, made in God's image and likeness."
PART XXXII of our interview with author, Peter Arnold to be continued . . .
IF YOU WERE SUMMONED BY AN ANGEL TO A DISTANT LAND,
WOULD YOU GO?
"Armor of Light: A Trilogy Story"
By Peter Arnold
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