If an angel were ever to tell us anything of his philosophy I believe many propositions would sound like 2 times 2 equals 13.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Even angelic philosophy might seem nonsensical to us. Our understanding is limited compared to higher truths.
- In plain terms
- Angel truths might sound like math errors to us.
- What can you take from it?
- Higher truths may seem wrong to us.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What truths might seem wrong now?
- How do you test your logic?
Another view
Some truths align clearly with human logic.
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