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A thought:

If we consider "the Word" metaphorically as language and symbolic thought, then it could be argued that our conception of the universe and of God (or gods) is indeed emergent from this. Our understanding and interpretation of the universe, our philosophical and religious beliefs, including the concept of God, are heavily influenced, if not constructed, by the language we use and the cultural narratives we engage with.

This is a more philosophical treatment of John. Maybe our entire conceptual framework, including our understanding of higher powers or ultimate realities, is shaped by our cognitive and linguistic capabilities. Would it be considered blasphemy to say that our conception of the universe and of God is emergent from 'the Word' understood as language and human cognitive processes?

If its possible then I think we can probably hug most issues out.

-Random Thoughts of a cartoon frog

Pepe NOSTRos 2y ago

Oh yah and although the Torah doesnt use the concept of the word in the same way as John does, the concept of reality emerging through the word exists right up front and in the beginning. lol see what i did there? couldnt help myself.

In the Torah, the act of creation is often described as being performed through speech. For example, in the Genesis creation narrative, God creates the world by speaking it into existence ("And God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light"). This can be interpreted as a metaphor for the power of divine speech or command, where the very act of speaking brings forth creation.

Sorry for butchering the text. Consider all things badly paraphrased. Plus you shouldnt believe me you should go look it up and verify first.

- More cartoonish thoughts

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freeborn | ἐλεύθερος | 8r0gwg 2y ago

As long as we can agree that behind that Word which created all things that were created is an Absolute Person, an author, who thus has author-ity over all he speaks...then sure!

[Colossians 1](https://esv.org/Col+1) is pretty awesome when read alongside John 1...

🤙🏼

Pepe NOSTRos 2y ago

Words are spoken. Implies speaker I think.

Pepe NOSTRos 2y ago

but understand then that every culture approaches truth through their own lens. For some traditional cultures the divine and the esoteric are the dominant lens. There are truths revealed to all cultures through devotion or observation (science). No one has the whole answer that I have come across. Seems like all have truth expressed in the language of their cultural framework. I think one of the greatest hopes I have for us as humanity is that we start to bring together the ancient wisdom and piece together a better picture of this infinite marvel that we found ourselves in.

-- The cartoon frog is now high

freeborn | ἐλεύθερος | 8r0gwg 2y ago

"I am the Truth..." -- Jesus

Pepe NOSTRos 2y ago

lenses bro lenses. Imma pop off to another lens now haha. I enjoyed your openness and adherence to your faith. Not many of you left. I wish you joy fren.