THE HUMILITY OF REFERENCES TO THE GODS When we say “the gods only know” we mean

THE HUMILITY OF REFERENCES TO THE GODS

When we say “the gods only know” we mean that we don’t know.

When we say, “the gods work in mysterious ways” we mean that there is much about life, the universe, and everything that is unfathomable; and always will be, to limited minds.

When we say “the gods sit in judgement of the righteous and unrighteous” we mean that consequences cannot be evaded; even if, at times, they may perhaps be shifted or deferred.

When we say “the gods command it” we mean that the divine commandments have withstood the test of time; unlike those who foolishly neglected, altered, or abridged them.

These are all useful heuristics for humility.

In contrast, the arrogance, hubris, and recklessness of the so-called “skeptic” can be nearly without limit.