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Wednesday, February 08, 2006
Flatland 3D
Anybody read the classic "Flatland"?
It's physics/satire/novel/humor/logic/theology/sci-fi etc.
Kind of like life!
Interesting connections for church..especially since our church, Third Day, is nicknamed "3D", we have often enjoyed talking about a "three dimensional gospel."
(Excursion: click here for a site: "See how 3D the web cab be in Flatland")
a few quotes:
"You speak of an impossibility," interuppted the King, "you must have seen a vision."
(p. 59 )
"from dreams i proceed to facts" (59) "..a fit apostle of the Gospel of the Three Dimensions:deeds and not words shall proclaim the truth...I can see what you consider closed" (77)
"I am the most destitute of converts...this revelation has been given me for nothing..Yet I exist in the hope..that these memoirs would stir up a race of rebels who shall refuse to be confined t5o limited dimensionality" (102)
I don't know if the pages are the same as my edition, but I find the book is free online here.
Related: Hugh Ross has done some intriguing work with extra-dimensionality..incorporating Flatlanish ideas.
If you liked the book, you should check out the movie. www.flatlandthemovie.com
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