I agree that the word perfect is difficult to
pin down. There's a large degree of subjective perception to it if that makes any sense. I step out on my porch in the morning and say this is a perfect day. The temp is just right, the sun is shining and so on and so forth. Someone else might think its too cold or too warm or too bright or whatever. We can define perfect as without flaw but again by whose standards do we judge what is flawed and what is not? The natural world is not perfect. Someone may find flaws in symmetry, others in color, maybe some plants are insect eaten, maybe there's a dead tree in the distance. But the flaws do not detract from its overall beauty interestingly enough. And that may be judged as perfect by some. Someone can say a deity with supernatural powers is perfect. Compared to humans and their capabilities that could be a valid statement. But in the grand scheme of things is it a valid statement? We humans are bound by our limitations. What is perfect can not be perfectly judged by us humans. Its an interesting subject to explore but for now I am content with using the definition of perfect, as problematic as it is, as that which is without flaw. In a sentient being it can be used to describe its physical being and also its wisdom, emotions, intelligence, etc. I acknowledge that definition and concept of perfection has problems.
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To continue a conversation with Observer - Maverick June 6, 2026, 6:21 pm
- Is this state of perfection of deity a natural state of existence? - Maverick June 7, 2026, 9:29 am
- The question at hand was Who/what is worthy of worship? - observer June 7, 2026, 3:34 pm
- Perfection isn't natural. - 7:77 June 7, 2026, 11:04 am
- I agree that the word perfect is difficult to - Maverick June 7, 2026, 1:47 pm
- Please explain your question in full.
- observer June 7, 2026, 10:08 am
- Belongs under observer's post.
- Maverick June 7, 2026, 9:30 am
- Explain!
- observer June 7, 2026, 8:20 am
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