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Originally Posted by GratefulCitizen
John chapter 8 v 48-59
Particularly v 58: "I tell you the truth," Jesus answered, "before Abraham was born, I am!" (NIV)
The people to whom he said this subsequently attempted to stone him for his claim of divinity.
They knew what he was saying.
It is elsewhere, too.
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I always felt Jesus was talking in the role of the Christos when making such statements, YMMV. I also recall Jesus speaking of the divinity of man in general, but again, I may be mistaken. I would love to see the original writings translated by an impartial source, too.
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The way my father related the idea:
You can teach a dog to bark once when you say "one", to bark twice when you say "two", etc.
You can't teach a dog calculus.
Much the same with comprehending His ways.
I'll learn what I can.
Trust that it will be sufficient to understand evidence which, in turn, affirms faith.
(how's that for a tautology... )
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Well said. 
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"The dignity of man is not shattered in a single blow, but slowly softened, bent, and eventually neutered. Men are seldom forced to act, but are constantly restrained from acting. Such power does not destroy outright, but prevents genuine existence. It does not tyrannize immediately, but it dampens, weakens, and ultimately suffocates, until the entire population is reduced to nothing better than a flock of timid, uninspired animals, of which the government is shepherd." - Alexis de Tocqueville
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