Religion: Sections F & G

• "Do you think that having an experience that is ineffable (i.e., it cannot be described or communicated to others) is a form of knowledge?"

There have been occasions where individuals have experienced certain thing that could not be explained, but rather they were matters of faith. Take for instance Joseph Smith, the found of Mormonism. The visions he had could not be explained with any rational though. But even despite this, his visions, even though they lacked no credibility, perpetuated the largest religious movement in the history of the United States. Now, perhaps in order for something to be considered knowledge there would have to be some sort of credibility or evidence behind it, supporting what happened. However, whether something quantifies as knowledge does not necessarily the people won't believe it. Visions, or unexplained communication with a higher being is a touchy subject, and it is difficult to say whether or not what is learned through events like this can be considered knowledge. Knowledge I'd have to say is backed by facts, while most of these un-explainable occurrences are back by hope or simply a belief. So, I guess, no, an ineffable experience is not a form of knowledge but rather a testament to faith.