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To: Young Rhino; Notwithstanding
Einstein found that God revealed himself through the natural laws of the universe. This is a reasonable means of revelation, wouldn't you agree?

Not exactly, because Einstein used his discoveries as a mathematical modeling tool, and as any model, it is not exactly what G_d wants, in the artistical sense, at the very least. There are two pronged approach to G_d, one is through thinking and modeling and the other is through verifying G_d's word as revealed in the Bible. It is a complete science of trying the theory one what exactly happened. What Einstein did was only model G_d but did not test the theory on revealed concepts.

Another form of subconscious revelation that does not involve modelisation but empirical life, is the way Samurais never refuse a combat, considering doing their job a right, rejecting other privileges that would interfere. This is the sort of Judeo-Christian faith found in others' activities. But again, you need the Bible to see if their behavior fits the revealed word and the commentaries of scholars and scientists.

10 posted on 12/04/2002 1:27:49 AM PST by lavaroise
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To: lavaroise
But again, you need the Bible to see if their behavior fits the revealed word and the commentaries of scholars and scientists.

This is a primary distinction between Deism and Christianity. Deism rejects revelation and relies solely upon reason. Christianity interprets reason through the filter of revelation (Bible, Church teachings, etc.).

12 posted on 12/04/2002 2:37:44 AM PST by Young Rhino
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