tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155903182523202948.post4545117413175903339..comments2022-11-03T03:33:25.019-07:00Comments on THE JUSTUS SCROLLS: INTENTIONS? BETTER THAN A HALLELUJAH!Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01530163404067139672noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155903182523202948.post-64794875809717436972011-08-27T03:54:28.677-07:002011-08-27T03:54:28.677-07:00Well said, Jim. I just finished reading a book en...Well said, Jim. I just finished reading a book entitled, "Einstein's Universe." It was supposed to make his thought and discoveries understandable to the non-scientific layman. It did not succeed in that purpose. Still, as I read, I was struck by the massive intellectual arrogance of the writer. More arrogant, it seemed to me, than Einstein himself. Given the brevity of human life, given the brevity of human existence, I am not impressed with how much we know, or how much we brag about what we know, or how much what we certify as certain, unambiguous and definitive,changes after a few years, or in some cases after a few days. We should take no comfort in how much we know, or how much we progress. How much we do not know, and how gross our ignorance should elicit at least a palpable measure of intellectual humility. I think your thoughts here underscore this. Thanks. PDMPaulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01530163404067139672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155903182523202948.post-63456289074885733592011-08-25T08:55:34.001-07:002011-08-25T08:55:34.001-07:00The way we define 'human' determines our ...The way we define 'human' determines our view of self, others,<br />relationships, institutions, life, and future. Many problems in human<br />experience are the result of false and inaccurate definitions of humankind<br />premised in man-made religions and humanistic philosophies.<br /><br />Human knowledge is a fraction of the whole universe. The balance is a vast<br />void of human ignorance. Human reason cannot fully function in such a void;<br />thus, the intellect can rise no higher than the criteria by which it perceives and <br />measures values.<br /><br /><br />Humanism makes man his own standard of measure. However, as with all<br />measuring systems, a standard must be greater than the value measured. Based<br />on preponderant ignorance and an egocentric carnal nature, humanism demotes<br />reason to the simpleton task of excuse-making in behalf of the rule of<br />appetites, desires, feelings, emotions, - and glands.<br /><br />Because man, hobbled in an ego-centric predicament, cannot invent criteria<br />greater than himself, the humanist lacks a predictive capability. Thus, his<br />man-made criteria rises no higher than eyebrows - and too often, no higher<br />than pubic hair! Without instinct or transcendent criteria, humanism cannot<br />evaluate options with foresight and vision for progression and survival.<br />Lacking foresight, man is blind to potential consequence and is unwittingly<br />committed to mediocrity, collectivism, averages, and regression - and worse.<br />Humanism is an unworthy worship.<br /><br />The void of human ignorance can easily be filled with a functional faith<br />while not-so-patiently awaiting the foot-dragging growth of human knowledge<br />and behavior. Faith, initiated by the Creator and revealed and validated in<br />His Word, the Bible, brings a transcendent standard to man the choice-maker.<br />Other philosophies and religions are man-made, humanism, and thereby lack<br />what only the Bible has:<br /><br />1.Transcendent Criteria and<br />2.Fulfilled Prophetic Validation.<br /><br />The vision of faith in God and His Word is survival equipment for today and<br />the future. Only the Creator, who made us in His own image, is qualified to<br />define us accurately.<br /><br />Human is earth's Choicemaker. Psalm 25:12 He is by nature and nature's <br />God a creature of Choice - and of Criteria. Psalm 119:30,173 His unique and<br />definitive characteristic is, and of Right ought to be, the natural<br />foundation of his environments, institutions, and respectful relations to<br />his fellow-man. Thus, he is oriented to a Freedom whose roots are in the<br />Order of the universe. selahJim Baxterhttp://www.choicemaker.net/noreply@blogger.com