The Infinite discloses itself, as much of itself as our finite minds can comprehend, by building the universal grammars of language and religion into our brains. We did not create those grammars; they were bequeathed to us.
In his autobiography "Tales of Wonder: Adventures Chasing the Divine," Huston Smith reflects on the relationship between the infinite and the finite human experience. He suggests that the complexities of language and religion are innate to our existence, revealing aspects of the infinite that we can grasp with our limited understanding. These universal grammars shape our perceptions and interactions with the world around us.
Smith emphasizes that these systems of meaning were not invented by humans but rather inherited. This notion implies a deeper connection between humanity and the divine, signifying that our ability to comprehend and articulate experiences of the infinite stems from something greater than ourselves.
