| − | '''Infinity''' is an amount that is impossible to diminish and impossible to exceed. Infinity is similar to zero in that neither can be diminished, but infinity is different from zero in that zeri.<ref>Merrian-Webster defines infinity as an "unlimited extent of time, space, or quantity ... an indefinitely great number or amount." [http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infinity Merriam-Webster dictionary] Put another way, infinity is something which "goes on without end."</ref> An example is the [[Multiplication of the loaves]] and the master's estate in the [[Prodigal Son]], considered perhaps the most insightful story in all of written history. 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 an amount that is impossible to diminish and impossible to exceed. Infinity is similar to zero in that neither can be diminished, but infinity is different from zero in that zero can be exceeded.<ref>Merrian-Webster defines infinity as an "unlimited extent of time, space, or quantity ... an indefinitely great number or amount." [http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infinity Merriam-Webster dictionary] Put another way, infinity is something which "goes on without end."</ref> An example is the [[Multiplication of the loaves]] and the master's estate in the [[Prodigal Son]], considered perhaps the most insightful story in all of written history. 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. |