The question that no theologian can answer is that which Anselm ventured to describe:
God is, according to Ansel, “that than which no greater can be conceived.”
David simply said that by gazing upon the stars, he came to the conclusion that God is glorious.
Psalm 19
1The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.
2Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.
3There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.
4Their
line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of
the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun,
5Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.
6His
going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the
ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.
7The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
8The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.
9The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
10More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
11Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.
12Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.
13Keep
back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have
dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from
the great transgression.
14Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
How big is big? How vast is the
sum of countless unknowns? How incalculable is this universe we call
home? How small we are? Thank you, friend Carol, for sharing this and
so many wonderful postings on physics, astronomy, and the sciences.
My
philosophical and theological friends can get a lot of mileage out of
this video – but hopefully not before simply experiencing the awe that
it demands.
Sagan asks, "Who are we?" Science alone cannot answer that question. It has other tasks. That is our task.
He
makes a foray into our arena with this profound statement, "The size
and age of the cosmos are beyond ordinary human understanding. Lost
somewhere between immensity and eternity is our tiny planetary home. In
a cosmic perspective, most human concerns seem insignificant, even
petty."
Then the motivator comes to the platform and reminds us
that even within our limited perspective, today's problems and concerns
will carry little weight given the changes that tomorrow will bring.
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