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The '''unseen''' refers to what is not subject to direct observation by any of the five senses.<ref>''See, e.g.'', 2 Corinthians 4:18 (NIV) ("So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.")</ref> | The '''unseen''' refers to what is not subject to direct observation by any of the five senses.<ref>''See, e.g.'', 2 Corinthians 4:18 (NIV) ("So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.")</ref> | ||
| − | Love is an example of something important that is unseen. Intelligence is another example. Additional examples include: | + | [[Love]] is an example of something important that is unseen. [[Intelligence]] is another example. Additional examples include: |
* [[opportunity cost]] | * [[opportunity cost]] | ||
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* [[Newtonian]] action-at-a-distance | * [[Newtonian]] action-at-a-distance | ||
* the [[invisible hand]] | * the [[invisible hand]] | ||
| + | * Atomic [[Radiation]] | ||
* [[prayer]] and its effects | * [[prayer]] and its effects | ||
* [[migration]] patterns of butterflies and birds | * [[migration]] patterns of butterflies and birds | ||
* the nature of [[homing]] powers of fowl | * the nature of [[homing]] powers of fowl | ||
* deterrence of crime by self-defense<ref>See [[gun control]].</ref> | * deterrence of crime by self-defense<ref>See [[gun control]].</ref> | ||
| + | * [[Evil]] | ||
| + | * The [[Economy]] | ||
| + | * A [[Nation]]'s borders (except when marked with barriers). | ||
| + | * [[Russel's teapot]] | ||
[[Materialists]], by focusing on only what is material, generally deny the existence of the unseen. A [[materialist]] who lacked all five senses might conclude that nothing exists. | [[Materialists]], by focusing on only what is material, generally deny the existence of the unseen. A [[materialist]] who lacked all five senses might conclude that nothing exists. | ||
Revision as of 00:44, March 29, 2008
The unseen refers to what is not subject to direct observation by any of the five senses.[1]
Love is an example of something important that is unseen. Intelligence is another example. Additional examples include:
- opportunity cost
- ideas
- the medical harm from gambling and pornography
- Newtonian action-at-a-distance
- the invisible hand
- Atomic Radiation
- prayer and its effects
- migration patterns of butterflies and birds
- the nature of homing powers of fowl
- deterrence of crime by self-defense[2]
- Evil
- The Economy
- A Nation's borders (except when marked with barriers).
- Russel's teapot
Materialists, by focusing on only what is material, generally deny the existence of the unseen. A materialist who lacked all five senses might conclude that nothing exists.
References
- ↑ See, e.g., 2 Corinthians 4:18 (NIV) ("So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.")
- ↑ See gun control.