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To: Campion
Sorry, but I'm a Catholic, and I'm here to tell you that the Trinity is no paradox. It is, however, a mystery, the technical definition of which is a "revealed truth of the faith which cannot be fully grasped by created human intellect".

Ok I stand corrected. "Mystery" instead of "paradox". (although it is true I've been told by certain Catholics its a paradox) Since it can't be explained to be understood by the human intellect my point remains ya gotta take it by faith.

20 posted on 11/09/2006 12:31:59 PM PST by Invincibly Ignorant
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To: Invincibly Ignorant; Campion
Since it can't be explained to be understood by the human intellect my point remains ya gotta take it by faith.

Astronomers tell us the universe is expanding. But if the universe is everything how can it be expanding and what is it expanding into? Although they can measure it in scientific terms, they can't explain it. I suppose we just have to take it on faith that what they say is true.

26 posted on 11/09/2006 3:14:42 PM PST by HarleyD (Mat 19:11 But He said to them, Not all receive this word, except those to whom it is given.)
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To: Invincibly Ignorant
"Since it can't be explained to be understood by the human intellect my point remains ya gotta take it by faith."

That's true. But keep in mind that "mystery" doesn't mean it can't be understood at all. It means it can't "all" be understood. Like your love for your child. You can explain it in part, but there are parts that go beyond your conscious grasp.

And trying to understand more and more, is a good thing, worth your effort. Psalm 119:34 --- Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and obey it with all my heart.

32 posted on 11/09/2006 5:19:08 PM PST by Mrs. Don-o (God bless you.)
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To: Invincibly Ignorant
Since it can't be explained to be understood by the human intellect

Oh, but I never said that. I said it can't be fully grasped by created intellect. Why would you think an infinite and transcendant God would be otherwise?

I gave you a reference where it's explained, explained clearly, and explained so that any literate person can understand it.

33 posted on 11/09/2006 5:41:27 PM PST by Campion ("I am so tired of you, liberal church in America" -- Mother Angelica, 1993)
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