analogies AO2 strengths

What is a strength of analogies considering the connection between a creator and his human creation?

There is a suitable reference that can be made between the two - thereby illuminating what would be usually impossible to understand

what is a strength for analogies considering communication and teachings?

It provides useful means to talk about teachings and to communicate the ideas to others and to reflect on their meanings whilst retaining the sense of how they relate to the world

what is a strength of analogies for believers?

They have clear points of reference to begin to try and understand the mysteries of their religion

what is a strength of analogies in terms of appreciation?

Helps believers to appreciate things in nature that are beyond our understanding and that we merely grasp at what these might mean

what is a strength of using models and qualifiers?

They assist believers in understanding how it is possible to talk about things which relate to God

what could religious belief and practice give insight to?

By considering their root in the realm of human experience and so is a gateway to understanding the divine