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But the parable can further be understood as an example of the logic of infinity. Those who worked longest should not have even been surprised, less alone disappointed, when a master having infinite resources paid everyone the same daily wage, rather tha

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The '''logic of infinity''' opens the door to understanding mysteries that first appear to be illogical. Most are schooled in mathematics and logic without incorporation of [[infinity]] as having a central or beginning role. Several [[parable]]s of [[Jesus]] seem illogical until viewed through the logic of infinity.

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The '''logic of infinity''' opens the door to understanding mysteries that first appear to be illogical. Most are schooled in mathematics and logic without incorporation of [[infinity]] as having a central or beginning role. Several [[parable]]s of [[Jesus]] then seem illogical, until viewed through the logic of infinity.

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For example, in the [[Parable of the Vineyard Workers]] the master has infinite resources, and pays all the workers the same daily wage regardless of how many hours they worked. Failing to grasp the concept of infinity, the workers who toiled all day complained about getting the same wage as the workers who put in only an hour or so of effort.

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The parable is often taught as an illustration of mercy, and a cautionary tale against jealousy. But the parable can further be understood as an example of the logic of infinity. Those who worked longest should not have even been surprised, less alone disappointed, when a master having infinite resources paid everyone the same daily wage, rather than try to save money on workers who toiled less.

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