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Dear Kevin Saldanha,
I quoted the Christian Scriptures "God is Love" (1 Jn 4:8) in the context of
the salvation of non-Christians. I did not discuss the problem of whether
human beings finally long for the Absolute or God.
You wrote: >> Fr. Ivo recently concluded one of his postings with the phrase
'God is
> Love'. There is no doubt that there is an emotion experienced by
> humans AND animals called 'love'. Does that mean that there is no
> doubt that both humans and animals experience 'God'? Fr. Ivo may have
> dedicated his life to God, while I have dedicated mine to Love (in all
> it's various guises ;-)
> *I do not know what you mean with this dichotomy... After all, for me God
> is the source of all goodness and love, even though we may be poor
> bearers.
Nigel Britto wrote:
> Personally, I am convinced without doubt that God does indeed exist.
>
> http://www.everystudent.com/features/isthere.html
>
> This is a completely objective point of view. Maybe Fr.Ivo would
> explain the existence of God from the point of view of someone who has
> dedicated his life in His service.
* From the scientific and metaphysical viewpoint we can point out to
Somebody at the source of the Universe.
But as you suggest here, I would limit myself to speak of God revealed in
the Christian Scriptures: Jesus of Nazareth is the Saviour, God-Man in whom
the Church believes. He speaks to us of his heavenly Father. God does exist.
This is our faith grounded on the Person of Jesus and authority of the
Scriptures.
Fr.Ivo
