comparison of apophatic n symbol/analogy

Question 1

via negativa

Answer 1

• reminds us to not anthropomorphosise god
• lacks any info
• could allow us to make false statements bc if we say nothing, anything is possible

Question 2

analogy

Answer 2

• more positive as long as we know we r only saying how we r using RL not what it means
• analogy retains gods nature while reminding us r linguistic limits
• advantage: we can discuss whether analogy is appropriate even while doesnt fully grasp god

Question 3

symbol

Answer 3

• hick questioned whether tillichs view was a variant on analogy, given a lack of clarity
• theres no way of telling if analogy/symbol is better, neither is able to do justice to god, maybe value lies in inexpressibility