There is a common misconception that the absolute truth is impersonal energy because if it were a person it would have a form which by definition is limited. Since the absolute truth is unlimited, it must be impersonal formless energy.
Yes, a finite form is limited in space. But an impersonal all-pervading energy is limited in functions of intelligence, control, personality, and reciprocation. One cannot talk to energy, nor exchange affection with it. Energy in itself cannot control things, and so on. Therefore the absolute truth must have both personal and impersonal aspects.
The sun has a form, but its energies pervade much more space than it's form. That doesn't mean that the energies of the sun are more important than the sun. The sun and sunlight have no meaning without each other, in other words, they together are the sun, but the sun is clearly the basis.
Instead of being one or the other, the absolute truth is a person along with his unlimited energies together. The absolute truth person is the source, basis, and the ultimate controller of all energies.
Yes, a finite form is limited in space. But an impersonal all-pervading energy is limited in functions of intelligence, control, personality, and reciprocation. One cannot talk to energy, nor exchange affection with it. Energy in itself cannot control things, and so on. Therefore the absolute truth must have both personal and impersonal aspects.
The sun has a form, but its energies pervade much more space than it's form. That doesn't mean that the energies of the sun are more important than the sun. The sun and sunlight have no meaning without each other, in other words, they together are the sun, but the sun is clearly the basis.
Instead of being one or the other, the absolute truth is a person along with his unlimited energies together. The absolute truth person is the source, basis, and the ultimate controller of all energies.
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