Remaking America by George Shollenberger, Idea XXXXXXIII (Reforming the Field of Religion, II)

A symbolic language cannot be completed. Accordingly, a scripture cannot be completed because it uses a symbolic language. Thus, how long can a religion maintain itself with a scripture that contains outdated teachings? Not long because man has the natural desire to prove God’s existence. And once such a proof appears to a person, this person also wants to understand God and the created universe. I assert that no scripture, new or ancient, can satisfy these natural desires and wants of man. Thus, I conclude that a religion can be maintained only if new knowledge is added.

When I read Duwayne Anderson’s book on "Farewell to Eden: Coming to Terms with Mormonism and Science,’ I posted a review because Joseph Smith claimed wrongly that Jesus Christ’s knowledge was infinite, perfect, and complete. Since no finite human being can attain all knowledge, I suggested that Mormonism be maintained as a social unity so that Mormonism does not fail under the pressure of science. (Click)

My suggestion above on socialism applies to all religions. Socialism is needed because newly developed knowledge about God and the universe must be taught to the children of every new generation. My 115 blogs on ‘theological science,’ from 6/6/08 to 12/25/08, had the purpose of serving those religions that expand their synagogue, church, or mosque as ‘knowing social units’ and do not depend only on the knowledge available in a scripture.

On 1/23/09, I began to develop a series of blogs that could help President Obama remake America. Already more than seventy blogs have been posted by me. These posts can also help religions expand their teachings to knowing social units.