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For example, the existence of infinity implies the existence of its two opposites, [[zero]] and [[negative infinity]].  Zero is the amount that is infinitely small.  The ex8stence of an infinite [[God]] implies the necessary existence of the opposite: the void described in [[Genesis]].  Negative infinity, as implied by the existence of positive infinity, is the numeric equivalent of the [[Hell]] mentioned frequently in the [[New Testament]].

For example, the existence of infinity implies the existence of its two opposites, [[zero]] and [[negative infinity]].  Zero is the amount that is infinitely small.  The ex8stence of an infinite [[God]] implies the necessary existence of the opposite: the void described in [[Genesis]].  Negative infinity, as implied by the existence of positive infinity, is the numeric equivalent of the [[Hell]] mentioned frequently in the [[New Testament]].

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=== Teachings about infinity by Jesus ===

== Teachings about infinity by Jesus ==

Infinity is depicted by both the [[Multiplication of the loaves]], the master's estate in the [[Prodigal Son]], and the parable of the vineyard workers.<ref>Matthew 20:1-16.</ref>  Also, one's soul is of infinite value to him and cannot be exceeded in value by anything else, as explained by Matthew 16:26.

Infinity is depicted by both the [[Multiplication of the loaves]], the master's estate in the [[Prodigal Son]], and the parable of the vineyard workers.<ref>Matthew 20:1-16.</ref>  Also, one's soul is of infinite value to him and cannot be exceeded in value by anything else, as explained by Matthew 16:26.

[[Jesus]] taught the existence of infinity in multiple ways.  Indeed, the [[Gospels]] and [[Epistle to the Hebrews]] are like a book of [[logic]] about infinity.  This was contrary to the views of the greatest Greek mathematician and philosopher, [[Pythagoras]] and [[Aristotle]], who both incorrectly rejected that infinity could exist.<ref>See [[Math and the Bible]].</ref>  The [[Old Testament]] has only indirect references to infinity.

[[Jesus]] taught the existence of infinity in multiple ways.  Indeed, the [[Gospels]] and [[Epistle to the Hebrews]] are like a book of [[logic]] about infinity.  This was contrary to the views of the greatest Greek mathematician and philosopher, [[Pythagoras]] and [[Aristotle]], who both incorrectly rejected that infinity could exist.<ref>See [[Math and the Bible]].</ref>  The [[Old Testament]] has only indirect references to infinity.

=== Anselm and Shakespeare ===

== Anselm and Shakespeare ==

[[Anselm]] focused on infinity to prove the divinity of [[Christ]].  [[Chaucer]] referenced "infinity" in 1374, according to the [[OED]].  But [[Shakespeare]] used infinity more than anyone up until his time, in such classics as [[Hamlet]] ("A king of infinite space") and [[Romeo and Juliet]] (“My bounty is as boundless as the sea, My love as deep; the more I give to thee, The more I have, for both are infinite.”).

[[Anselm]] focused on infinity to prove the divinity of [[Christ]].  [[Chaucer]] referenced "infinity" in 1374, according to the [[OED]].  But [[Shakespeare]] used infinity more than anyone up until his time, in such classics as [[Hamlet]] ("A king of infinite space") and [[Romeo and Juliet]] (“My bounty is as boundless as the sea, My love as deep; the more I give to thee, The more I have, for both are infinite.”).

=== Similarities to zero ===

== Similarities to zero ==

Infinity has surprising similarities to [[zero]].  Neither can be diminished, and the multiplication or division of either cannot change it.  While infinity and zero are opposites, neither is stronger or superior to the other: multiplication of infinity by zero yields an indeterminate result.  As a pair they illustrate the logical truth that "the last shall be first, and the first shall be last" as taught by Jesus at the end of the parable of the vineyard workers, a parable that illustrates that infinity cannot be diminished.

Infinity has surprising similarities to [[zero]].  Neither can be diminished, and the multiplication or division of either cannot change it.  While infinity and zero are opposites, neither is stronger or superior to the other: multiplication of infinity by zero yields an indeterminate result.  As a pair they illustrate the logical truth that "the last shall be first, and the first shall be last" as taught by Jesus at the end of the parable of the vineyard workers, a parable that illustrates that infinity cannot be diminished.