Would you have believed?
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Would you have believed?
If you were a character in Hale's story, do you think you would have believed Leah or not?
I doubt I would believe her. As is stated by the professor in the book, revelation is the most credible evidence for the one experiencing the alleged revelation but is the weakest form of evidence for others.
"Non ignara mali miseris succurrere disco." Virgil, The Aeneid
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Love one another. This is a message that no one can credibly argue against. But in this book, people balk at it because of the supposed source. I just kept thinking "who cares who is saying it?! Just listen to what is being said, how can you find anything threatening in that?!"
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-- 13 Jun 2015, 23:52 --
I also agree with OverBooked's comments, and that sounds like it's in line with what the author intended, based on his preface. I also agree that it doesn't matter how weak the source. Jesus was born in a manger. He was certainly no prince with silver spoons, or whatever. I think the truth can be found in the unlikeliest of places!
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Have you made it farther than your 22 pages?
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Nope, but I'm settling in for a reading session right now. I'll report back later!
-- 14 Jun 2015, 21:16 --
OK, I'm on page 46, and I would definitely believe Leah. I doubt Leah can maintain the clarity of the vision for long though--it's been my experience that such things slip away. Here's Leah, out of her coma, trying to tell everyone what she experienced, and her sister doesn't believe her. Eventually, the vividness of Leah's experience will dissolve, and she won't be able to hold it in her heart any longer.
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A great comment, OverBooked!
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I also think that it should not matter who the messenger is or who sent the message if it is about loving one another. We are an extremely "self absorbed society. Take Christmas for example. The time when we are suppose to be celebrating the birth of Christ. The time when we are most suppose to be giving, loving, and forgiving. What do we find instead? Love for those we are close to, yes; but those we don't know we don't care about. We (not me) push them down on a frenzy for a black Friday deal. We are impatient with cashiers and store workers for various reasons. We honk, yell and curse at the driver who cut is off ( would you do it if they were your friend?). Bottom line is people need to be less self absorbed, more loving and giving. I think this book delivered the message well.
Dean Koontz, Odd Thomas (Odd Thomas, #1)
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