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Tuesday, June 21, 2005

There is no believing in God. You either know God, or you do not.

Iranian Proverb

Anonymous said...: (oh, i love a good piece of bate.)

Know G-d? Isn't that an oximoron, the idea very concept of "knowing G-d" ? Yup.

The "Wholly Other" cannot, by Their very difinition, ever be known, never mind fully.

Only Encountered.; 11:35 PM
Andy said...: I just came across this in a book yesterday and liked it, though I have not yet decided whether I agree with it or not.

I just thought it was worthy of pondering.

I think people's reaction to it will depend on what they think it means to "know God." Some people think that means to know God's will with surety; for me, it's more the quiet confidence that comes from knowing God is there.

It also plays a bit with the difference between a "belief," which can't be proved, and "knowledge" of what truly is.; 9:18 AM
Anonymous said...: Not sure if I know God, but I am sure that there is one. I wouldn't be as happy as I am if there wasn't.

Andy, I still believe you're very cute :); 1:47 PM
Andy said...: Is that different than knowing I'm cute?; 2:05 PM
Michael said...: Is the implication that Andy is G-O-D?; 10:44 AM
Andy said...: Don't listen to Courtney; she doesn't even want to learn how to cook dal!; 4:01 PM
Anonymous said...: Ok, how about

I KNOW you're cute :)

Now... the God issue, well, I am SURE He exists. And I KNOW He exists.; 5:44 PM

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