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The "as we understand him", or "as I understand it,him"...whatever..used to bother me a lot. Because I had no understanding, nor did I think it was possible to have an understanding in the same way I understand that 1+1=2, or even uderstanding or theoretical topics (ie, quantum mechanics).
It's a good question to ask ~ and I was told to look back to the book. It clearly states that it is more about 'conception' than understanding...also, at step 3, it says our conception can be inadequate, incomplete. Frankly, I was confused more than anything.
At the same time, I was hopeful and felt that this whole "spiritual" realm was really wide open ~ no one was going to tell me what to believe and I was to find out what "god" meant to me..by going out and being willing to learn and grow. To start over, setting ideas aside ~ those which are true are going to stay true.
My understanding is of no understanding...but it is still very real, and very powerful.
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