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Rather, I assert that there is no God, or soul, in either of those \u201cmachines\u201d because there are no biological or cosmological machines.<\/p>\n
I will explain myself more a post tomorrow.\u00a0 For now, I leave it at this: analogies are critical\u2026.<\/p>\n
The creation we know is not God\u2019s machine or technology, but His art<\/strong> \u2013 not so much like a painting, as C.S. Lewis said, but His living art \u2013 the distinct, unequal and beautiful (but diseased!\u00a0 Sin\u2026) partner with whom He dances, always animating and upholding her* .<\/p>\nMore tomorrow\u2026<\/p>\n
FIN<\/strong><\/p>\n*Yes, and particularly His treasured bride, the Church.<\/p>\n
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