Why can't you discern God?

[Supero Mortis]

It seems that here at totse, everyone loves to show off intellect (not a bad thing). But what my question is, why is it not possible to simply look at it in the eyes of child? Doesn't the mastery of intellect begin with a child's point of view? So, why isn't it possible to simply view it in a different perspective? Forget you intellect and try something new.

[Viraljimmy]

Kids believe whatever you tell them.

2 + 3 = chair.

[Supero Mortis]

K good reason. Any more?

[truckfixr]

quote:Originally posted by Supero Mortis:

...But what my question is, why is it not possible to simply look at it in the eyes of child? Doesn't the mastery of intellect begin with a child's point of view?...

Simply because intellect begins at this point does not mean that it remains there. With each bit of information/knowledge gained by an individual, their ability to process the data improves. As one's ability to reason improves, one no longer can look at the world through the eyes of a child.

[Supero Mortis]

quote:Originally posted by truckfixr:

Simply because intellect begins at this point does not mean that it remains there. With each bit of information/knowledge gained by an individual, their ability to process the data improves. As one's ability to reason improves, one no longer can look at the world through the eyes of a child.

It's true that intellect doesn't stay the same or remain there. But that isn't my question completely... What I meant to ask was why does it require intellect to comprehend the existence of God? It seems like alot of people like to have solid evidence for everything, which could be good or bad. But what ever happened to good old faith?

[Aseren]

quote:Originally posted by Supero Mortis:

But what ever happened to good old faith?

Nothing happened to it, it's just that most people want some evidence before they decide to dedicate their lives to something, others don't.

[Supero Mortis]

quote:Originally posted by Aseren:

Nothing happened to it, it's just that most people want some evidence before they decide to dedicate their lives to something, others don't.

Hmm, seems reasonable.

[kenwih]

quote:Originally posted by Viraljimmy:

Kids believe whatever you tell them.

2 + 3 = chair.

i lol'd

[HellzShellz]

quote:Originally posted by Supero Mortis:

It seems that here at totse, everyone loves to show off intellect (not a bad thing). But what my question is, why is it not possible to simply look at it in the eyes of child? Doesn't the mastery of intellect begin with a child's point of view? So, why isn't it possible to simply view it in a different perspective? Forget you intellect and try something new.

No offense. I think we all ask the question all too often. "Why can't they see, God?"

A blind man can't see no matter how hard he trys to, or how much he desires to. He doesn't know color. You can tell him what color looks like, 'pink', but it fails to mean anything to him. Pink becomes a simple word, without meaning. It hasn't lost it's meaning. Pink is pink, regardless of your ability to see it or not. Upon seeing it, you can admire it.

With all the revelation the God's given us, even we have yet to see the picture without a blurs. We know what He's revealed to us, but His thoughts are above our, and His ways, much higher than our own. Walk in the revelation you've been given. Admire the colors your eyes have been allow to behold the beauty of, and pray to see more.

With much Love.

-A lump of clay, in the Potter's hand, in the process of being molded into His likeliness.

[Viraljimmy]

Maybe we can't "see" your imaginary friend because he isn't really there?