In the Beginning was Information

the case, as shown in Figure 29; not only is it conceivable, but it isGod’s desire and pupose. We may approach God the Father or hisSon Jesus with various conceptual goals in mind. The message istransmitted through prayer, and this transmission is vastly superiorto any technological communications system:– It is the surest connection possible, because nobody and noprocess can break this link. It is always and immediately operational.– This “wireless telegraphy” cannot be blocked or shielded byanything. When the astronauts circled the moon, no radio contactwith earth was possible when they were behind the moon onthe far side. But we can pray anywhere; distance and separationis no obstacle. It does not matter whether one is 1,000 metresunderground, 10,000 metres under the sea, or behind the moon.The message reaches the Recipient with absolute certainty.– Interference is encountered in all technological transmissionsystems, so that the original message may be distorted by externalinfluences. Code symbols may be lost or changed. Butprayer messages cannot at all be distorted; they reach the Recipientunchanged.The information transmission system from man to God is thus thevery best available one. A better communication link is found onlyin heaven when faith is replaced by direct communion. We nowdiscuss the separate levels from God’s side:1. Statistics: The matter of statistics does not arise here.2. Syntax: At this level there is no restriction of codes, becauseGod understands all languages. No language poses any problems.Every conceivable method of expression may be used, even if it isonly a deep sigh. He can even read unformulated thoughts.3. Semantics: The Psalmist said to God: “You perceive mythoughts from afar”, so that comprehension is absolutely guaranteed.There can be no misunderstandings. Even if our verbal formulationsare off the mark, our actual perceptions do reach God(1 Samuel 16:7: “the Lord looks at the heart”). There is a furtherpositive aspect: The Holy Spirit compensates for the weaknesses152