Truth, lies and paradox
Dave Dight considers the importance of context to truth
The message of the Bible isn’t always simple. It is a composite work, written from many perspectives over a long period, for a mixed readership and, understandably, contains conflicting statements. Yet, odd though it may seem, this is a strength. Spiritual truths, beyond the communicative capacity of language, are often expressed as paradox; a challenging invitation to stretch the mind. Unlike puzzles, a paradox has no solution – its apparently mutually contradictory truths are resolved through the expansion of the subject’s consciousness.
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