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Re: Nature of man (was Re: Problems with Christianity)
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Fri, 22 Dec 2000 17:27:22 GMT
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SRC wrote:
> 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.*
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> Indeed - Spoken by Christ Himself. (recorded in Matthew and Luke) [1]
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> 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.
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> SRC
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> [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.
WHY are we worth more than sparrows?
WHY would a god instill a soul in only ONE of his creations?
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| Tom Stangl, Technical Support Netscape Communications Corp
| Please do not associate my personal views with my employer
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