the distinction between ineffability and numinousness
Numinousness is the quality possessed by objects which are obviously God.
God is defined as a being who is omnipotent, omniscient, and omnibenevolent. The existence of a numinous object implies such a being; the existence of such a being implies a constant successful effort on His part towards ensuring the best possible outcome for the largest number of creatures, regardless of the knowledge and power necessarily to devise and execute a strategy resulting in this outcome.
Thus, the existence of a numinous object implies that this is the best of all possible worlds.
Ineffability is the quality possessed by objects which are too wonderful to be described. (cf. chthonic)
Description is the act of communication regarding the qualities of the thing described. Communication is the basic act of sentience; sentience is necessary for understanding. It follows that an object that cannot be described cannot be understood. An object is wonderful if it inspires wonder; wonder is a reaction of joy brought on by an encounter with beauty.
Thus, the existence of an ineffable object implies that the world is more beautiful than we can understand.
Ineffability is better.
God is defined as a being who is omnipotent, omniscient, and omnibenevolent. The existence of a numinous object implies such a being; the existence of such a being implies a constant successful effort on His part towards ensuring the best possible outcome for the largest number of creatures, regardless of the knowledge and power necessarily to devise and execute a strategy resulting in this outcome.
Thus, the existence of a numinous object implies that this is the best of all possible worlds.
Ineffability is the quality possessed by objects which are too wonderful to be described. (cf. chthonic)
Description is the act of communication regarding the qualities of the thing described. Communication is the basic act of sentience; sentience is necessary for understanding. It follows that an object that cannot be described cannot be understood. An object is wonderful if it inspires wonder; wonder is a reaction of joy brought on by an encounter with beauty.
Thus, the existence of an ineffable object implies that the world is more beautiful than we can understand.
Ineffability is better.