Spirituality
10 Jan 15
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The true delight is in the finding out rather than in the knowing.
Isaac Asimov
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings.
Proverbs 25:2
I'd like to say "discuss"; but there is something slightly pompous about posting that in a debate forum. But I do invite discussion and opinion of this premise and these quotations.
Whilst we are all opinionated, and let's be honest now, we all are (even you scientists fight like cat and dog when there is a discovery, a prize or some peer recognition at stake), there are some here who truly believe they have THE truth. Where is the joy of discovery for them?
Look and see how Asimov and David both perceived the same truth separated by millennia in terms of time and a chasm in terms of philosophy.
Err...discuss.
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10 Jan 15
Originally posted by divegeesterDunno... it's not very Christian to claim that you're perfect, is it?
Whilst we are all opinionated, and let's be honest now, we all are (even you scientists fight like cat and dog when there is a discovery, a prize or some peer recognition at stake), there are some here who truly believe they have THE truth. Where is the joy of discovery for them?[/b]
Look and see how Asimov and David both perceived the same truth separated by millennia in terms of time and a chasm in terms of philosophy.
Not that much of a chasm. Asimov was Jewish, and well versed in the Bible.
10 Jan 15
Originally posted by divegeester"The true delight is in the finding out rather than in the knowing."
[b]The true delight is in the finding out rather than in the knowing.
Isaac Asimov
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings.
Proverbs 25:2
I'd like to say "discuss"; but there is something slightly pompous about posting that in a debate forum. But I do invite discussion and opinion of ...[text shortened]... h separated by millennia in terms of time and a chasm in terms of philosophy.
Err...discuss.[/b]
Like the anticlimax at the end of a journey.
Not sure about the application you're using with Proverbs 25. Can't really say since I'm not sure what it means, but it might have something to do with 1 Corinthians 2:8
"Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known [it], they would not have crucified the Lord of glory."
God had certainly concealed from Satan the effect crucifying Jesus would have on him!
10 Jan 15
Originally posted by Shallow Blue“I am an atheist, out and out. It took me a long time to say it. I've been an atheist for years and years..."Look and see how Asimov and David both perceived the same truth separated by millennia in terms of time and a chasm in terms of philosophy.
Not that much of a chasm. Asimov was Jewish, and well versed in the Bible.[/b]
Isaac Asimov.
10 Jan 15
Originally posted by josephwThe purpose of this thread is to generate discussion on the various opinions of that scripture. And the other if you feel it relevant...
Not sure about the application you're using with Proverbs 25. Can't really say since I'm not sure what it means, but it might have something to do with 1 Corinthians 2:8
10 Jan 15
Originally posted by divegeesterDo you think that if one believes "there is no God" that that disqualifies them from knowing and understanding anything about God, and that their thoughts and opinions have no bearing on anything related to God and things spiritual?
“I am an atheist, out and out. It took me a long time to say it. I've been an atheist for years and years..."
Isaac Asimov.
In other words, does anything they say they think or believe really matter at all?
10 Jan 15
Originally posted by josephwNo, is the short answer, it does not disqualify them, IMO.
Do you think that if one believes "there is no God" that that disqualifies them from knowing and understanding anything about God, and that their thoughts and opinions have no bearing on anything related to God and things spiritual?
In other words, does anything they say they think or believe really matter at all?
What someone says or believes is demonstrable in their actions. Actions speak louder, right?
10 Jan 15
Originally posted by divegeesterI guess that would depend on the discovery and the events of the journey toward that discovery.
Why would discovery be an anticlimax in your view? Either physical or metaphysical.
Life is full of surprises and disappointments. Physical and metaphysically. Depends on how much truth one knows I suppose.
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Originally posted by josephwQuite a of lot of "depends". Is there an element of my OP that you feel a conviction about?
I guess that would depend on the discovery and the events of the journey toward that discovery.
Life is full of surprises and disappointments. Physical and metaphysically. Depends on how much truth one knows I suppose.
10 Jan 15
Originally posted by divegeesterAction speaks louder.
No, is the short answer, it does not disqualify them, IMO.
What someone says or believes is demonstrable in their actions. Actions speak louder, right?
I think that when an individual lives out their philosophy of life, and that " living" is at variance with the law of God, that individual, by his actions, has disqualified himself from speaking to the truth.
And their words count as much as their actions, or can. If one says "there is no God" they automatically disqualify themselves from the truth of God. Seems only logical.
10 Jan 15
Originally posted by divegeesterOriginally posted by divegeester
The true delight is in the finding out rather than in the knowing.
Isaac Asimov
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings.
Proverbs 25:2
I'd like to say "discuss"; but there is something slightly pompous about posting that in a debate forum. But I do invite discussion and opinion of th ...[text shortened]... truth separated by millennia in terms of time and a chasm in terms of philosophy.
Err...discuss.
The true delight is in the finding out rather than in the knowing.
Isaac Asimov
John 8: 31. "So Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; 32. and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” 33. They answered Him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never yet been enslaved to anyone; how is it that You say, ‘You will become free’?”
34. Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is the slave of sin. 35. “The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son does remain forever. 36. “So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed. 37. “I know that you are Abraham’s descendants; yet you seek to kill Me, because My word has no place in you. 38. “I speak the things which I have seen with My Father; therefore you also do the things which you heard from your father.”
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Yes. There's a "true delight" or joy in "discovering" an obscured fact or absolute truth. Then a crossroads decision must be made: Do I believe and accept it or do I disbelieve and reject it as inconvenient to my present frames of reference and/or incompatible with my long held opinions which may be emotionally charged. Knowing trumps discovery in any realm.
10 Jan 15
Originally posted by divegeesterConviction?
Quite a of lot of "depends". Is there an element of my OP that you feel a conviction about?
I am less than perfect in every way. Fortunately the righteousness of Christ was imputed to my "spiritual bank account" when I first trusted in what Jesus did for me at the cross. Perfection comes later.
This may get deeper than I have time for.