By faith we ascribe meaning to knowledge. There is a meaning which is deeper than that of utilitarian purpose. We have what we call the ‘meaning’ of something, that is, what it is ‘meant’ for, but then there’s the meaning of existence, life, the world, which covers everything we know. There is a significance attached to all knowledge that varies from one culture to the next in the minds of individuals. This significance or meaning cannot be observed, measured, or proven through scientific method. It can only be experienced. The experience of holding to a particular understanding of the absolute meaning of life and of all knowledge is called faith.

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