Well, I'm not trying to proselytize you to "my religion." What I'm referring to is, specifically, that the affirmation of your self, which is non-material (and of which we can expound on more if that is the right direction), is also the realization that a Godhead is an absolute predicate. And I say this comes very early, though we don't understand it fully immediately. It's something I've spent a good amount of time on, and I don't think people trust themselves about it.
The argument? I would say, there is a Godhead. I assert all of the following ad hoc, but I can break each down according to wherever you take it.
There is a self. (An assumption.)
If there is no self, I cannot affirm or deny anything.
I have already affirmed this. If I don't affirm this, I can not know anything. (Another affirmation - contradicting refusal to affirm knowing.)
The self is self-evident.
I am not the cause of this. (In fact, I am contained in the cause, so to speak).
The cause of this is absolute administration - Primary Orderer.
What is absolute is good. (This requires some discussion of "good" if you want.)
What is good is God.
Though you've studied theology for 20 years, I'm assuming you're one who takes the atheist position, nevertheless. Give me time to respond. . . job, etc, and I'll get back to you. That first reply had some errors which I think I fixed, but I'm trying to answer like ten people all the sudden before I have to go. If there's anything that looks like I'm jumping the gun on, let me know and I can explain further.
The struggle against literalism. I’m the opposite. Didn’t have a strict religious upbringing and I’m finding spiritual truths in everything. The symbolism of Christianity is as real as real gets. A foundation of Western thought. Culture. Music.
Well, I'm not trying to proselytize you to "my religion." What I'm referring to is, specifically, that the affirmation of your self, which is non-material (and of which we can expound on more if that is the right direction), is also the realization that a Godhead is an absolute predicate. And I say this comes very early, though we don't understand it fully immediately. It's something I've spent a good amount of time on, and I don't think people trust themselves about it.
Go ahead and present your argument. I’ve studied theology (recreational) for well over 20 years.
The argument? I would say, there is a Godhead. I assert all of the following ad hoc, but I can break each down according to wherever you take it.
There is a self. (An assumption.) If there is no self, I cannot affirm or deny anything. I have already affirmed this. If I don't affirm this, I can not know anything. (Another affirmation - contradicting refusal to affirm knowing.) The self is self-evident. I am not the cause of this. (In fact, I am contained in the cause, so to speak). The cause of this is absolute administration - Primary Orderer. What is absolute is good. (This requires some discussion of "good" if you want.) What is good is God.
Let’s talk about “good”, I don’t want to argue the necessity of the PO not the format.
Talk about good (value) perfection and judgment.
Though you've studied theology for 20 years, I'm assuming you're one who takes the atheist position, nevertheless. Give me time to respond. . . job, etc, and I'll get back to you. That first reply had some errors which I think I fixed, but I'm trying to answer like ten people all the sudden before I have to go. If there's anything that looks like I'm jumping the gun on, let me know and I can explain further.
I’m not that guy I’ll help you strengthen it.
The struggle against literalism. I’m the opposite. Didn’t have a strict religious upbringing and I’m finding spiritual truths in everything. The symbolism of Christianity is as real as real gets. A foundation of Western thought. Culture. Music.