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Quote by Michael Denton

“Making art is like humour - very moment dependent.”

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Michael Denton is a renowned author known for his works in the fields of science and philosophy. His research spans across biology, evolutionary theory, and theology, particularly focusing on the complexity of life and its possible theological implications. more

“In contrast we let go of existence, meaning, and the sublime as categories to describe the object “God.” Instead these become ways in which we engage with the world. Yet, as we affirm the world in love, we indirectly sense that in letting go of God we have, in fact, found ourselves at the very threshold of God.”

World Way Facts Found Existence Objects Letting Go Categories Contrast Sublime Threshold

Book:The Idolatry of God: Breaking Our Addiction to Certainty and Satisfaction

Source: The Idolatry of God: Breaking Our Addiction to Certainty and Satisfaction

“There definitely is exposure in reality shows, but the exposure will basically get you more reality shows.”

Shows Reality Exposure Reality Shows

Author:Gilbert Gottfried

“Faith, then, is not a set of beliefs about the world. It is rather found in the loving embrace of the world. Because the actual existing church has reduced the Crucifixion and Resurrection to religious affirmations held by a certain tribe, rather than expressions of a type of life, the event they testify to has been almost completely eclipsed.”

World Has Beens Certain Found Belief Church Religious Events Expression Type Embrace Resurrection Tribes Affirmation Crucifixion

Book:The Divine Magician: The Disappearance of Religion and the Discovery of Faith

Source: The Divine Magician: The Disappearance of Religion and the Discovery of Faith

“Christianity can be described as a theological materialism: It is that which transforms our material existence. If our faith does not throw us into the arms of the world, if it does not lead to our experience of responsibility, love, celebration, and our commitment to transformation, then, whatever we call it, we have nothing but an empty shell.”