2006-11-27 16:25:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes it can be, depending on the situation.
Knowledge is a fire when...
...it "burns" a person on the inside so much they must share it with others.
...it "burns" because other refuse to hear.
...it can spread like wild fire.
...it lights up the path of truth for someone to follow
...it burns away falsehood and lies and leaves only that which is right, true and pure.
2006-11-27 18:29:33 · answer #1 · answered by Reuben Shlomo 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Most assuredly yes. In the Greek myths Prometheus gave knowledge to mankind in the form of fire. I could also be argued that knowledge is the spark, the fire that has fueled some of humanities greatest achievements. Wisdom is the light of experience that guides us every day. May your fires stay bright.
2006-11-28 00:38:56 · answer #2 · answered by michael b 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It has been portrayed as a torch for enlightenment as on the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor. Richard Dawkins in his recent book "The God Delusion" says that every town has its torch, the teacher and its extinguisher the clergyman. Dawkins is a self proclaimed atheist. Remember that fire was humankind's first source of artificial light.
2006-11-28 01:40:23 · answer #3 · answered by Mad Mac 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Physical, actual fire? Uh, no.
But it can serve nicely as a metaphor for knowledge.
Or, if you're looking for an elemental correspondence for knowledge, that would be Air.
2006-11-28 01:53:15 · answer #4 · answered by Praise Singer 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
no. fire hurts the skin. knowledge hurts the heart.
2006-11-28 00:31:32 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, you can either get burned by it or use it to warm yourself.
That is very deep. I have to ponder and think on that. brilliant.
Wow Micheal B, so are you!
2006-11-28 00:43:20 · answer #6 · answered by Muse 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No,its power.
2006-11-28 00:28:03 · answer #7 · answered by Erica B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it is the way to truth.
2006-11-28 00:28:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋