No, it makes you a god.

To further illustrate the contradiction, by combining @cmartinez's conjecture, and your assertion, a god would be completely uninspiring.

 

Alright... let's get philosophical then. What do you think about perfection in photography, for instance? Or the human face? What would happen to the human face if it were perfectly symmetrical?

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My point: symmetrical imperfection is essential for natural beauty, at least visually speaking.

So, a perfect god would be ugly?

 

So, a perfect god would be ugly?

You're opening a new line of debate, but that's alright. Yes, I think a perfect god (lowercase "g") would be ugly. A perfect God's perfection, on the other hand, would significantly differ from what humans traditionally define as perfection.

 

To further illustrate the contradiction, by combining @cmartinez's conjecture, and your assertion, a god would be completely uninspiring.

I can't disagree with that.

 

A perfect God's perfection, on the other hand, would significantly differ from what humans traditionally define as perfection.

By what manner of objective rational perception can you make such a claim? Or must such an assertion be taken only on faith?

So much for reality!

 

When all you want to do is teach yourself the Guitar and your Dad was with Pink Floyd.!

 

On the subject of "God"

Just my opinion being expressed; not intended to offend anyone or challenge anyone's belief system but:

Man created god so that god could create man so that man can be created in god's image, thus making man god-like.

 

On the subject of "God"

Just my opinion being expressed; not intended to offend anyone or challenge anyone's belief system but:

Man created god so that god could create man so that man can be created in god's image, thus making man god-like.

Just FYI -- and for the Mods' benefit -- I was certainly not attempting to begin a discussion on religion!

 

Just FYI -- and for the Mods' benefit -- I was certainly not attempting to begin a discussion on religion!

Neither am I ... I make a distinction between theology and religion... but it might be a slippery slope for most people. But I know you're not the case here, Joey (at least not on this subject).... I'm preparing an answer to your last question.

 

not intended to offend anyone or challenge anyone's belief system

Though I believe as I do - I accept that others believe as they choose. @joeyd999, I didn't think you were taking this in any direction at all. I was just moved to offer my opinion on the subject of gods as that - an opinion. My thought for the day. Week. Month; year; etc...

I had other thoughts for the day as well. But I've since forgotten them. I've been watching YouTube. Remember the movie "Groove Tube"? I think YouTube numbs the brain like Groove Tube did. But I bet JoeyD remembers that movie.

 

Remember the movie "Groove Tube"?

No! But I just Googled it. Somehow, this one passed me by. Chevy Chase? What, was he 12 or something?

Must be good. Amazon wants $49.95 for it (used, on DVD)!

 

It's rated R but it's a HARD "R". Certainly not intended for young audiences. You remember that? Young? Looks like it may have been a long time for you, so you're probably adult enough. I assume.

 

It's rated R but it's a HARD "R". Certainly not intended for young audiences. You remember that? Young? Looks like it may have been a long time for you, so you're probably adult enough. I assume.

I'm old enough that nothing is a "hard" R, if you get my drift...

 

I'm old enough that nothing is a "hard" R, if you get my drift...

So... that would make everything a soft R for ya? ...

 

Drift? Down??? OK, I'm familiar with that too.

 

So... that would make everything a soft R for ya? ...

Just remember that this is what I consider sexy...

 

Just remember that this is what I consider sexy...

Smart is the new sexy, alright...

 

Translation: "The more you learn, the more you'll see" ​

 

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Translation: "The more you learn, the more you'll see" ​

I would put “Entiendo” instead of aprendas. Understanding will cover more than a single learning if you understand what your learning then and only then will you see.

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Edit: Of course it might change the sentence structure. Which I don’t know.

 

Learning by rote is just repetition, and it has its place. But learning to SEE how something works, using your mind's eye - that will open up areas you have yet to discover.