Theological Science and Mind
Theological science says that all finite things originate from an infinite thing, which we name God. However, God is not the exact name of an infinite thing. If the exact name of a
n infinite thing was known by man, man could know the exact name of everything in the world.
An infinite thing is said to be simple because it cannot be exhausted or divided. So, when God creates things out of nothing, all created things must become distant images of God. When images are discussed, one learns that the closest image of God is mind. This image is important because it is a substance that can become intelligent.
However, to become intelligent, mind must become embodied. When mind is contracted by finitude and plurality, we perceive many different and related things. One of these things is man, who has received the intelligent substance. This substance was discovered when man concluded that he has the ability to measure and know things that God creates. Today, those humans who are unaware of this special gift from God usually develop different forms of evilness.
It seems clear that ‘physical matter’ cannot cause man to measure and know all finite things. It is also clear that ‘physical matter’ cannot cause man to name things exactly, name the attributes of things exactly, distinguish things exactly, and relate things exactly.
To a theological scientist, mind is a thing that has the potential to become intelligent by perceiving the things that God created. The history of man tells us that man has become increasingly intelligent only by continually developing new symbols and knowledge by his mind. The human mind is thus becoming more and more ‘intelligent.’ This intelligence cannot be attributed to ‘physical matter.’ For this reason, 'artificial intelligence' is only a dream of atheists.
n infinite thing was known by man, man could know the exact name of everything in the world.An infinite thing is said to be simple because it cannot be exhausted or divided. So, when God creates things out of nothing, all created things must become distant images of God. When images are discussed, one learns that the closest image of God is mind. This image is important because it is a substance that can become intelligent.
However, to become intelligent, mind must become embodied. When mind is contracted by finitude and plurality, we perceive many different and related things. One of these things is man, who has received the intelligent substance. This substance was discovered when man concluded that he has the ability to measure and know things that God creates. Today, those humans who are unaware of this special gift from God usually develop different forms of evilness.
It seems clear that ‘physical matter’ cannot cause man to measure and know all finite things. It is also clear that ‘physical matter’ cannot cause man to name things exactly, name the attributes of things exactly, distinguish things exactly, and relate things exactly.
To a theological scientist, mind is a thing that has the potential to become intelligent by perceiving the things that God created. The history of man tells us that man has become increasingly intelligent only by continually developing new symbols and knowledge by his mind. The human mind is thus becoming more and more ‘intelligent.’ This intelligence cannot be attributed to ‘physical matter.’ For this reason, 'artificial intelligence' is only a dream of atheists.
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