Negative theology - also known as the Via Negativa (Latin for "Negative Way") and Apophatic theology - is a theology that attempts to describe God by negation, to speak of God only in terms of what may not be said about God.
In brief, the attempt is to gain and express knowledge of God by describing what God is not (apophasis), rather than by describing what God is. The apophatic tradition is often allied with or expressed in tandem with the approach of mysticism, which focuses on a spontaneous or cultivated individual experience of the divine reality beyond the realm of ordinary perception, an experience often unmediated by the structures of traditional organized religion.
In negative theology, it is recognized that we can never truly define God in words. All that can be done is to say, it isn't this, but also, it isn't that either. In the end, the student must transcend words to understand the nature of the Divine. In this sense, negative theology is not a denial. Rather, it is an assertion that whatever the Divine may be, when we attempt to capture it in human words, we must inevitably fall short
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Dr. Seuss in 1957, with some of his books.
Born March 2, 1904
Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Died September 24, 1991
La Jolla, California
Theodor Seuss Geisel (March 2, 1904 – September 24, 1991) was a famous American writer and cartoonist best known for his classic children's books under the pen name Dr. Seuss, including The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. His books have become staples for many children and their parents. Seuss' trademark was his rhyming text and outlandish creatures. He also wrote under the pen name Theo. LeSieg. He wrote and illustrated 48 children's books.
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A double team in basketball is defending one offensive player with two defensive players.
Generally as a basketball strategy, each defender guards one offensive player. However, when an offensive player is overwhelming the defender, another defender may help out and create a double team. A successful double team can make it very difficult for the offensive player and often creates a turnover. However, if the offensive player passes out of a double team, one of his teammate might be left wide open for an easy shot.
Double team is usually employed near the basket because there the shot is easier to make. One common offensive strategy is to have a player posting up to force a double team and then pass out for an open three-point field goal. A good offensive player might also get double teamed far from the basket just to make him give up the ball before setting up the offense.
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