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Re: Nature of man (was Re: Problems with Christianity)
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Fri, 22 Dec 2000 02:22:04 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Dave Schuler writes:
>  A side thought; what might occur in Creation that is unknown to Him?
> Is there somewhere one can go to be out of His view (rhetorical point--not
> a real question).  Isn't there something in the Bible about noticing the
> death of each sparrow (or swallow or something?) Or is that just scholarly
> musing not actually in The Bible itself?  If it is part of the book, then
> it suggests to me that someone envisioned God as being aware of *everything.*

Indeed - Spoken by Christ Himself. (recorded in Matthew and Luke) [1]

What you're discussing here is a paradox, not unlike the debate going on
around us about truth and morality - right and wrong.  (I mean in general,
not just this thread)  Those whom we might call "politically correct"
effectively say:  There's no right or wrong - it's only right or wrong to
you.  There's no absolute truth - just what's true for you.  I'm absolutely
sure (ie. it's absolutely true) that nothing can be said to be absolutely
true.  <sigh>  It's a paradox.

SRC


[1] Luke 12:6,7
6 Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies ? Yet not one of them is
forgotten by God. 7 Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.



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(...) WHY are we worth more than sparrows? WHY would a god instill a soul in only ONE of his creations? -- | Tom Stangl, Technical Support Netscape Communications Corp | Please do not associate my personal views with my employer (26 years ago, 22-Dec-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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(...) A side thought; what might occur in Creation that is unknown to Him? Is there somewhere one can go to be out of His view (rhetorical point--not a real question). Isn't there something in the Bible about noticing the death of each sparrow (or (...) (26 years ago, 21-Dec-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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