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What does it mean?
Divine communication operates through biological and scientific processes rather than human languages.
In plain terms
God speaks through biology and science, not words.
What can you take from it?
Look to nature and science to understand deeper truths.

Where it applies

  • spiritual exploration
  • scientific inquiry
  • philosophical debate

Putting it to work

  • study biology
  • explore science
  • meditate on nature

Questions to consider

  • How do you define divine communication?
  • What does science reveal about the sacred?

Another view

This view may conflict with traditional religious interpretations of language.

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