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anciano

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11. I believe that as mortals

Reply to DetlefK (Original post)

Sun Apr 30, 2023, 09:18 AM

Apr 2023

we are endowed with only enough understanding to function as mortals.
"Anything that a Supreme Being would require the human race to know would be equal to all, universally understood and without question. Creation reveals to us all that is necessary for us to know." --- Thomas Paine, "The Age of Reason"

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I have a theological question and I would like a serious answer please. [View all] DetlefK Apr 2023 OP

We live in a world of dualities, so I find it difficult to believe... TreasonousBastard Apr 2023 #1

religion teaches duality rampartc Apr 2023 #2

You missed the premise: You cannot reject this hypothetical divine truth. DetlefK Apr 2023 #5

You've stated the problem incorrectly 303squadron Apr 2023 #3

You missed the point: The "how" of the discovery is irrelevant. Only that it happened. DetlefK Apr 2023 #9

It would be redundant. Half the world (not a precise figure) believes Croney Apr 2023 #4

My simple answer: I would keep it a secret and try to cling to sanity. dameatball Apr 2023 #6

I don't think any religious truth would be seen as "undeniable" by everyone muriel_volestrangler Apr 2023 #7

Religion requires the suspension of reason Major Nikon May 2023 #13

I like omnipotent beings that get it right without being foiled by a talking snake. czarjak Apr 2023 #8

What I see edhopper Apr 2023 #10

I believe that as mortals anciano Apr 2023 #11

Letter of James: from those who have much, more is required. This applies to knowledge, too. Your Karadeniz Apr 2023 #12