Defining what perfect is, can be very difficult.
One of the reasons for that difficulty is the fact that some of us may consider something to be perfect, while others may not.
Although I do not think this post will end up with an exact and precise definition of perfection, it is in the interest of this blog to at least present the readers with a definition that matches what we mean when mentioning perfection.
Perfection is a relative attribute: It describes a goal's complete achievement.
It is a good rule of thumb not to use the word perfect by itself.
By itself, the word perfect cannot specify the goal it is referring itself to.
In religion, this separation of the word perfect from its goal is, in my opinion, intentional. By stating something like "God is perfect", the goal is hidden, and we are allowed to fantasize about any kind of perfection, making God's perfection match our own definition of perfection.
The statement "God converts people to His faith perfectly." states its goal clearly.
It is also a false statement being that atheists exist, and are not converts; the goal is definitely not completely achieved.
Religion also complicates the very definition of perfect. Sometimes God's perfection is referred to as infinite as well; Infinite perfection.
If perfection is an absolute quality, making it infinite only contradicts what perfection means. Perfection is something one can achieve, not improve on infinitely. If you believe you can improve perfection, then it wasn't perfect to begin with.
Perfection is like death. It can't be infinite. God's perfection can never be infinite.
Either it is, or it is not.
One of the reasons for that difficulty is the fact that some of us may consider something to be perfect, while others may not.
Although I do not think this post will end up with an exact and precise definition of perfection, it is in the interest of this blog to at least present the readers with a definition that matches what we mean when mentioning perfection.
Perfection is a relative attribute: It describes a goal's complete achievement.
It is a good rule of thumb not to use the word perfect by itself.
By itself, the word perfect cannot specify the goal it is referring itself to.
In religion, this separation of the word perfect from its goal is, in my opinion, intentional. By stating something like "God is perfect", the goal is hidden, and we are allowed to fantasize about any kind of perfection, making God's perfection match our own definition of perfection.
The statement "God converts people to His faith perfectly." states its goal clearly.
It is also a false statement being that atheists exist, and are not converts; the goal is definitely not completely achieved.
Religion also complicates the very definition of perfect. Sometimes God's perfection is referred to as infinite as well; Infinite perfection.
If perfection is an absolute quality, making it infinite only contradicts what perfection means. Perfection is something one can achieve, not improve on infinitely. If you believe you can improve perfection, then it wasn't perfect to begin with.
Perfection is like death. It can't be infinite. God's perfection can never be infinite.
Either it is, or it is not.
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