June10, 2004

Dear Editor in Chief,

Perhaps an Artificial Intelligence was asked by a scholar of moderate/balanced group/religion
about: What are those blurred or mysteries or puzzles or controversial things that up to now the
curious mind of one group and the other group/s compete for supremacy of whose idea is correct,
better, right, guided by the spirit of truth or lies that cause conceit, division, distinction, conflicts,
quarrel, boasting, hating; proud claim; perhaps to boost superiority, supremacy that sometimes
result to chaos, terrorism? Perhaps the Artificial Intelligence or AI would just retrieve the
continuation of the previous topic on the battle between blurred words-extreme vs. clear words-
balanced being discussed by a controversial teacher. Perhaps the controversial teacher would
answer: I had discussed some opinion hints on two examples last time concerning: a) about
Adam & Eve b) about evolution & creation, now I would discuss my opinion on topic
enumerated previously which the next is c) transubstantiation: Word: Luke 22:19: Quote: Then
he took a piece of bread, gave thank to God, broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my
body, which is given for you. Do this in memory of me.” 1 Corinthians 11: 23-32: it’s long... ; or
but for short... verse 26: Quote: This means that every time you eat this bread and drink from this
cup you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. vs. just one true act; no repetition but just a
reenactment or as a reminder. Word: Hebrew 7:23-25: But Jesus lives on forever, and his work as
priest does not pass on to someone else. And so he is able, now and always, to save those who
come to God through him, because he lives forever to plead with God for them. Verse 27: He is
not like other high priests; he does not need to offer sacrifices every day for his own sin first and
then for the sins of the people. He offered one sacrifice, once and for all, when he offered
himself. Verse 28: The Law of Moses appoints men who are imperfect to be high priest; but
God’s promise made with the vow, which came later than the Law, appoints the Son, who has
been made perfect forever. Matthew 4:4: But Jesus answered, “The scripture says, “Man cannot
live on bread alone, but needs every word that God speaks.” Unquote.
If the Artificial Intelligence would analyze words defending transubstantiation or the mystery
of changing the bread into “real” body of Christ over & over again for group “a” vs. one true act
only for group “b”; perhaps the AI would weigh words from each side and would find that each
has both valid foundation of Word. But the curious mind was perhaps deceived because in spite
of their claims that “a” or “b” or “others” never commit err, they sometimes or most of the time
hate each other which violates Words like: John 13:34: Quote: And now I give you a new
commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. Unquote.
I think the bottom line for state or government in showing its manifestation of love in small
things first is: Balanced: 33.3% considering science, 33.3% considering universal teachings on
morals and ethics of any good, moderate religion, 33.3% considering the majority rule thru
surveys, consensus, election vs. Extremism; tilting-on one side or religion, ideology or
conviction only; twisting universal truth perhaps to protect self interest only.
I think the bottom line for religion in showing its manifestation of love in small things first is:
considering any moderate religion better than its own religion thru dialog, openness, and could
say sorry if mistaken on entertaining issues on proud claims, proud title, and others vs. Hating:
not considering any moderate religion better than its own but calls others as infidels, son of
Satan, pigs; the heart feels jealous, envy, if new group is created and so on... because the curious
mind was seduced to give more weigh, emphasis, value on whose tools, methods, procedures are
more blessed, more powerful, more effective to boost the distinction of which group is really the
“only” true, right, way than the one thought, one purpose- love of God, neighbor and even his
enemies which is equal to spiritual rock or Christ or Word regardless of religious affiliation.
Next controversial topic is: d) forgiveness of sin: confession to priest “only” rather should be
“also” (perhaps reparation or confession): John 20:23: If you forgive people’s sins, they are
forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.” vs. confession to others especially
direct to God. James 5:16: then confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so
that you will be healed. The prayer of a good person has a powerful effect. Romans 10:9: if you
confess that Jesus is Lord and believe that God raised him from death, you will be saved.
Matthew 3:6: They confessed their sins, and he baptized them in the Jordan. Luke 23:42-43: And
he said to Jesus, “Remember me, Jesus, when you come as king!” Jesus said to him, “I promise
you that today you will be in Paradise with me.” Unquote.
Perhaps both “a” or “b” or “others” have basis of Words about forgiveness of sin; perhaps
both or all are correct. Lets us have some tinkering of common sense: If it is very easy to say
sorry to God of any kind of sin-big or small, anywhere, anytime; perhaps the curious mind would
abuse the sacredness of confession and the element of sincerity to repent has lost its value; its
like eating always this and this until one lost it interest-extreme; the other also is when the
curious mind is confined to a standard of set of rules on how to do confession that because of
shyness, or any reason…example: others heard about stories of licensed consoler who has long
tongue who breaks the seal of confession, or breach of contract that the fear causes perhaps
timidity; perhaps because confessing is difficult and risky; and that the curious mind develops a
habit of never to ask for forgiveness because of shyness, fear of shame; so the curious mind was
discouraged to talk to God directly because of the believe that it is “only” thru example a priest
that one could be forgiven. Perhaps to balance the extremes of both methods tell the curious
mind to confess, to say sorry on simple ways and if still in doubt seek professional consoler like
good: priest, psychiatrist, pastor, rabbi, cleric, monk, and others because there are also not so
good people on their field of expertise. Or make some creativities on simple ways of
reconciliation and confession like: visiting old/former adversary and saying “hi” or “hello” or
giving small presents like candies, cookies, fruits; just smiling, talking; saying for the specific
wrong like “sorry...” But sometimes saying sorry is an insult if one is the taker such as: “sorry for
breaking up your marriage because your wife was attracted to me,” “sorry for murdering your
brother,” “sorry for consuming your share, your part; or sorry for grabbing your so & so....”,
“sorry for raping your daughter, etc”. Perhaps justice first before mercy should rule.
About Justice, Lawyers are expert on this; but perhaps if the AI would touch how merciful
God of any moderate/balanced group/religion is, perhaps a simple example could excite the
curious mind how God uses balancing, weighing technique to be merciful...! Lets say that 50
curious mind line up in a method use by group “a” in confession: 1 curious mind is riding in a
car meditating about his sins and trying to go to the church to confess, and 1 is presently
confessing the list of 40 mixed grievous & venial sins and just only on its 10th sin, a bomb hits
him; and also a bomb hits the 50 curious mind; and also the one riding the car. If the rule states:
“If you forgive people’s sins, they are forgiven” then perhaps all 52 did not commit forgiveness;
because the key is on the “word or blessing” of example the priest. But word: “Remember me,
Jesus, when you come as king!” Jesus said to him, “I promise you that today you will be in
Paradise with me”... perhaps even the one who is just attempting to confess could be “you will be
in Paradise with me” because the key now is confessing to Jesus Christ himself-perhaps a God.
And perhaps confessing to Christ is more effective and practical because the curious mind is
connecting to a merciful Messiah or merciful God.
I think the key so that all moderate/ balanced groups would not be deceived by the trick of
the devil is: try not to create distinction by never touching controversial topics and claiming its
interpretation as the ultimate truth rather claiming controversial things just as its own opinion;
but focus on one thought, one purpose: “love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love
one another” regardless of religious affiliation; even perhaps “loving one’s enemies!”

From someone who might be also touching controversial things; and fuelling conflicts
rather than unity,