Comments on: When God Makes 2 + 2 = 5

By: mark

mark — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 05:33:10 +0000

Yeah……BUT

the only way to eliminate (x-2) from both sides of the equation is to divide both sides by (x-2);
since x=2, you are dividing by 0 and that, my friend, is a BIG no-no.

Anytime you divide anything by 0, you can get any answer you want! it just doesn’t make sense.

By: Matthew Tweedell

Matthew Tweedell — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 05:11:40 +0000

So, you think man, the definer of mathematical definitions—albeit not the cause of math’s ability to accurately describe things in our universe—cannot make 2+2=5? Watch this:
Let x=2
10 = 10 ->
4 + 6 = 5*2 =>
x^2+6 = 5*x =>
x^2+6-10=5x-10 =>
x^2 – 4 = 5x-5*2 =>
(x+2)(x-2)= 5*(x-2) =>
x + 2 = 5 =>
2+2 = 5.
[Note: although each step by itself follows according to normal mathematical technique, do NOT attempt such miracles on your algebra homework, kids---you'll likely find your teacher's faith only capable of moving mountains given the help of dynamite and bulldozers.]

By: John Shore

John Shore — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 22:03:47 +0000

All right, you two: get a room.

No, wait. Don't.

No. Do.

By: Matthew Tweedell

Matthew Tweedell — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 22:01:51 +0000

Exactly.

No need for us to be pessimistic about the fact that prayers being answered doesn't make much sense. You want to find God – divide by zero. Nothing wrong with that (unless you consider vague indeterminacy as a "problem", rather than a "miracle"). In fact, it occurs in nature all around us all the time! And the fact that you and I exist also doesn't make sense! No need to forsake the miracle in it all!

I'm pretty impressed though, Mark. I didn't think anyone would catch that nearly so quickly!

By: Matthew Tweedell

Matthew Tweedell — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 22:01:02 +0000

Shhhh….[in whisper tones] you're ruining the magic!

By: mark

mark — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 21:38:46 +0000

Whic.h means, of course, that GOD doesn't make sense.

But, then again, She's GOD!

By: John Shore

John Shore — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 14:27:16 +0000

Shing, thank you so much for this simple, inspiring message. I've taken it to my heart.

By: Shing

Shing — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 22:45:20 +0000

Hi John, thank you so much for sharing your faith. It really helps me with my situation right now. May God Bless You.

Amen.

Shing

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 08:34:23 +0000

Thanks for the prayers, nisperos and for the lyrics… Good stuff.

I think it's totally cool how the family of God can come together in times like this and rattle Heaven's gates on our knees, when we've never even met!

By: nisperos

nisperos — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 21:54:48 +0000

Hey Elizabeth, Praying for you and hubby... If I could, I'd link you to an MP3, but I can't find one so the words will have to do: This is from Dion (Di Mucci's) album, "I Put Away My Idols". Scroll down and click on the link for the lyrics to "My Prayer for You" : http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Basement/948... (Yup, Dion who once toured with Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens also had some gospel years and is still going strong at 68 and still releasing albums.) http://www.amazon.com/Put-Away-Idols-Kingdom-Stre... (two albums from the 1980's re-released on one CD re-released in 2003)