the word "holy" means "separated"
god is holy, because he is separate from us. the word itself suggests that there is a rift between man and god.
while i'm sure that some will argue christ bridges that gap, it is still a fundamental truth that if there is a god, by his very definition, we as finite mortal beings will never truly know him, even on the level we know other finite mortal beings. to put god in terms of the human mind is to limit god.
you won't see my quote paul often, but here goes:
quote:
1Cr 13:9-12
For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.
But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.
When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.
For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.
אָרַח
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