The Symbolic World 11- How Science Is Nested In Religion
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Aug 9, 2018 This podcast explores the connection between science, mysticism, religion, and symbolism, highlighting how they contribute to our understanding of the world. It discusses the concept of hierarchy in religious imagery and its relationship with our understanding of God. The podcast also delves into the use of symbolic language in science and religion, and contrasts the sublime nature of scientific answers with the hierarchy of value in religion and mysticism. It examines the presence of elevation and hierarchy in religious texts and scientific discourse, and reflects on the contrasting perspectives of atheism and religious understanding.
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Literal Interpretation of Heaven
- Jonathan Pageau recounts confronting a literalist about Christ's ascension to heaven.
- The person had never considered the physical location, highlighting a lack of critical thinking.
Mountains as Hierarchy
- Mountains symbolize hierarchy: ascending narrows the view initially, focusing on particulars.
- Reaching the summit expands perspective, revealing the whole and the interconnectedness.
Hierarchy in Systems
- Hierarchies exist in various forms, like the army, where lower ranks have specific tasks, higher ranks broader strategies.
- This mirrors conceptual hierarchies, from specific species to broader categories.