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Why parts of Bible makes no sense
by MungoBaobab 12 Replies latest jw friends
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Narkissos
This idea is largely developed in Blaise Pascal's Pensées (ca. 1660):
564. The prophecies, the very miracles and proofs of our religion, are not of such a nature that they can be said to be absolutely convincing. But they are also of such a kind that it cannot be said that it is unreasonable to believe them. Thus there is both evidence and obscurity to enlighten some and confuse others. But the evidence is such that it surpasses, or at least equals, the evidence to the contrary; so that it is not reason which can determine men not to follow it, and thus it can only be lust or malice of heart. And by this means there is sufficient evidence to condemn, and insufficient to convince; so that it appears in those who follow it that it is grace, and not reason, which makes them follow it; and in those who shun it, that it is lust, not reason, which makes them shun it.
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MungoBaobab
Again, thank you all for your welcome.
To address your question, myelaine, let me tell you that itsallgoodnow is right; I do have an exit strategy, but I can't just up and leave for my own reasons and circumstances. That, however, is a discussion for another time. I seethe with resentment at any person or group that decieves people so thoroughly and so remorselessly. As Narkissos proved with his 17th century quote, people have been doing that for centuries.