As per my earlier post I would say that by definition, " a relatable, material God is greater than the abstract one". If one looks within the context of what I said.
There seems to be some controversy revolving around 'greater than, less than' and how that seemingly blows up the chain of gods/Gods. It may all come down to relationship with those of the same 'species'. It is the relationships that build community. That may well be how the universe itself works in regard to intelligent life and progression.
My two cents.
There are many different communities built by humans throughout the span of human development and history. Many of them quite different from each other. Would that not be a possibility in a hoped for hereafter? Obviously, we're all not alike here. Why would one think we would be 'there'?
In LDS theology it is the covenant relationship with "one greater than they all" that creates a celestial kingdom/community. Indeed it is ALL about relationship with those that are relatable specifically to us as individuals.
I don't see how this is even possible with an 'abstract god'.
As per my earlier post I would say that by definition, " a relatable, material God is greater than the abstract one". If one looks within the context of what I said.
There seems to be some controversy revolving around 'greater than, less than' and how that seemingly blows up the chain of gods/Gods. It may all come down to relationship with those of the same 'species'. It is the relationships that build community. That may well be how the universe itself works in regard to intelligent life and progression.
My two cents.
There are many different communities built by humans throughout the span of human development and history. Many of them quite different from each other. Would that not be a possibility in a hoped for hereafter? Obviously, we're all not alike here. Why would one think we would be 'there'?
In LDS theology it is the covenant relationship with "one greater than they all" that creates a celestial kingdom/community. Indeed it is ALL about relationship with those that are relatable specifically to us as individuals.
I don't see how this is even possible with an 'abstract god'.
Regards,
Fibber
Fibber,
Who exactly are you addressing? Your comment seems to float in a void, lacking any sense or relevance to this thread. Good Lord, man! Put down the crack pipe!
"I'm on paid sabbatical from BYU in exchange for my promise to use this time to finish two books."
mentalgymnast wrote:
...There are many different communities built by humans throughout the span of human development and history. Many of them quite different from each other. Would that not be a possibility in a hoped for hereafter? Obviously, we're all not alike here. Why would one think we would be 'there'?
In LDS theology it is the covenant relationship with "one greater than they all" that creates a celestial kingdom/community. Indeed it is ALL about relationship with those that are relatable specifically to us as individuals.
I don't see how this is even possible with an 'abstract god'...
Mentalgymnast would like to keep the non-LDS away from the LDS so that he doesn't have to associate with those he thinks he is superior to. Reminds me of that joke where St. Peter explains they keep the Mormons in a separate room. Why?
"Because they think they're the only ones here."
Lol. Only a mental gymnastic specialist would insist a god isn't possible unless that god is a bigot like himself.
mentalgymnast wrote:
...There are many different communities built by humans throughout the span of human development and history. Many of them quite different from each other. Would that not be a possibility in a hoped for hereafter? Obviously, we're all not alike here. Why would one think we would be 'there'?
In LDS theology it is the covenant relationship with "one greater than they all" that creates a celestial kingdom/community. Indeed it is ALL about relationship with those that are relatable specifically to us as individuals.
I don't see how this is even possible with an 'abstract god'...
Mentalgymnast would like to keep the non-LDS away from the LDS so that he doesn't have to associate with those he thinks he is superior to. Reminds me of that joke where St. Peter explains they keep the Mormons in a separate room. Why?
"Because they think they're the only ones here."
Lol. Only a mental gymnastic specialist would insist a god isn't possible unless that god is a bigot like himself.
"I'm on paid sabbatical from BYU in exchange for my promise to use this time to finish two books."
I would invite others...even including the trolls coming out of the woodwork...to participate in this thread in a civil and productive manner. Gadiantion and I have posted back and forth...and I have had, at least what I believe to be, some thoughtful posts (from a believer's perspective) on the last few pages that might trigger some useful and provocative thoughts along with his.
Let's get things back on track. Gadianton deserves it. I deserve it. Take Limnor as a role model. Mostly civil most of the time...except for a few jabs now and then. That can be dealt with and expected.
Calling all trolls...can you engage thoughtfully and productively?
Stop the nonsense. Grow up. Attacking me for the sake of fulfilling your own needs to do so is not fair to other posters that come to the board to either learn something new or find something that causes them to do further research and thinking.