I sincerely hope that the “electronic mousetrap” that Klavan referred to was in fact a mousetrap, and not the toaster, knowing his lack of knowledge of kitchen appliances. Either way, the mouse has gone to mousy heaven. If, however, this was the thing his wife prepared bagels in, I would recommend a quick trip to Amazon or WalMart to pick up a new “electronic mousetrap” and keep Klavan in his den, so he can keep producing his content rather than act as a sort of Robocop rodent remover.
I was thrilled to read a piece the other day that it appears the universe is expanding at different rates in different places. It seems like God is forever throwing wrenches into our cocksure certainty. These experts, do they really think they (or any of us) can wrap our heads around that? Or all the quarkiness of physics? Or even infinity? If we can even deeply feel and understand the world around us, how could we ever comprehend God? I love it when Job asked Job about Behemoth and Leviathan. When He asks Where wast thou when the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy?
Takes me back to Alistair Sims as Scrooge. We don’t know anything but it takes some wisdom to know that we don’t know anything.
We seek but we only discove bits. Some epiphanies are bigger than others still it seems that we are peeling away layers of an infinite onion and continuing to pursue that brings us closer to the way, the truth, and the life.
Not exactly. Jesus called himself the Truth. He called the enemy the Father of Lies. The Bride is the Church, Jesus names himself the Bridegroom.
How does the Bridegroom protect the Bride from the enemy? By establishing his Church on Peter the Rock.
Without this Church and the deposit of faith, we go astray.
Not to say we can’t love Jesus without the Catholic Church, but to say that we can’t know him fully and receive all his gifts unless we are part of his Church.
Humility is a rare trait, or so it seems to me. I sometimes wonder, if granted one wish by God, how many of the more than 10B humans who have walked the earth, would have had, or have the humility to ask for wisdom, as did Solomon. Precious few, I’m sure.
I think damning the experts might be a little harsh. Could be that they know not what they do. Is that an oxymoron, an expert who knows not what he’s doing? Hmmm.
I sincerely hope that the “electronic mousetrap” that Klavan referred to was in fact a mousetrap, and not the toaster, knowing his lack of knowledge of kitchen appliances. Either way, the mouse has gone to mousy heaven. If, however, this was the thing his wife prepared bagels in, I would recommend a quick trip to Amazon or WalMart to pick up a new “electronic mousetrap” and keep Klavan in his den, so he can keep producing his content rather than act as a sort of Robocop rodent remover.
I was thrilled to read a piece the other day that it appears the universe is expanding at different rates in different places. It seems like God is forever throwing wrenches into our cocksure certainty. These experts, do they really think they (or any of us) can wrap our heads around that? Or all the quarkiness of physics? Or even infinity? If we can even deeply feel and understand the world around us, how could we ever comprehend God? I love it when Job asked Job about Behemoth and Leviathan. When He asks Where wast thou when the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy?
Takes me back to Alistair Sims as Scrooge. We don’t know anything but it takes some wisdom to know that we don’t know anything.
We seek but we only discove bits. Some epiphanies are bigger than others still it seems that we are peeling away layers of an infinite onion and continuing to pursue that brings us closer to the way, the truth, and the life.
Not exactly. Jesus called himself the Truth. He called the enemy the Father of Lies. The Bride is the Church, Jesus names himself the Bridegroom.
How does the Bridegroom protect the Bride from the enemy? By establishing his Church on Peter the Rock.
Without this Church and the deposit of faith, we go astray.
Not to say we can’t love Jesus without the Catholic Church, but to say that we can’t know him fully and receive all his gifts unless we are part of his Church.
Humility is a rare trait, or so it seems to me. I sometimes wonder, if granted one wish by God, how many of the more than 10B humans who have walked the earth, would have had, or have the humility to ask for wisdom, as did Solomon. Precious few, I’m sure.
This pairs beautifully with your recent interview with Abigail Shrier. (As far as the experts go)
Today, I will practice (as you say) deeper humility.
And what does the LORD require of you? ... I love how you weave scripture into your essays.
I think damning the experts might be a little harsh. Could be that they know not what they do. Is that an oxymoron, an expert who knows not what he’s doing? Hmmm.
Faith is stronger than knowledge. This may be why Jesus came before there were movies and recordings. We have to believe.