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The Importance Of The Signs Leading To Faith
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               they see a bird flying, for example. Those with knowledge, on
               the other hand, know that the birds’ wings are designed for
               flight, that they fly in a “V” formation to conserve energy, and

               that their feathers’ have a special design. In short, they are
               aware that everything in each bird, from flight to reproduction,
               from the shape of their feathers to their colors, was created

               within God’s superior order and design.
                    But when such people see a new-born baby, they just say,
               “What a pretty baby. May God give it a long life.” Of course, re-

               membering God when looking at a baby is excellent behavior.
               However, it is much better to consider the developmental
               phases that this baby will go through, to remember that God
               created all of these phases, and to praise and thank God. In fact,

               people with true knowledge think about the miraculous aspects
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