Recently in the SFAV’s web conversations there have been a number of comments posted, most using a peculiar and often rather flawed method of justification. I do not exempt myself from this criticism. I have seen in particular numerous references to sacred scriptures, usually the Christian Bible, and references to tradition; these are both calls to authority. However, there is very little use of scientific historical method, linguistics, or sociology and anthropology.
We humans believe we can look at and address any and all of the above-cited topics without God's input, understanding, perspective or will, which also empowers us to dismiss Him as irrelevant.
If you’re a fan of NBC’s Parks and Recreation, you know well the unwavering manliness of Ron Swanson. You would also know well his Kryptonite: his ex-wives, “Tammy 1″ and “Tammy 2.”
Humans have long struggled to truly define this Ground of Being, and that is partly because this idea of a Ground of Being is in a sense beyond definition.