OMNISCIENT, A WORD THAT INSPIRES

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I read the news item a few days ago about Norway’s crown prince becoming  King Haakon VIII after his father’s death.

Texas has over 145,000 citizens claiming some ancestral tie to Norway.  I was impressed by the quiet decorum of the 53 year-old prince as he took his Oath-of-Office in becoming King, just days ago on September 1, 2026. The text of which was: “I promise and swear that I will govern the kingdom of Norway in accordance with its constitution and laws, so help me God, the Almighty and Omniscient”.

I especially like that rendition because it truly articulates precisely what he thinks “God” constitutes. It isn’t a vague notion. It isn’t a rock, nor a pagan god or goddess with limited powers of reason and intellect. Nor is it a vague superstition.

The word “Omniscient” is defined as: Having infinite awareness, unlimited understanding, or knowing everything. It could also be defined as “The All-Seeing Creator of the Universe”.  That word-choice is crystal-clear with not much ambiguity.

I wish the new King and his family good health, peace, and prosperity.