The bishop of San Ignacio de Velasco in Bolivia, Robert Flock, reviewed the different types of intelligence and encouraged the development of \u201cspiritual intelligence,\u201d which allows one to move from a mere understanding of things to true wisdom.<\/p>\n
Recalling his youth, the prelate noted that intelligence was measured according to mathematical and verbal abilities. Later, at the university, he became aware of the existence of emotional intelligence, \u201cthrough which one can perceive, understand, and manage one\u2019s own emotions and those of others,\u201d he recalled.<\/p>\n
However, citing psychologist Howard Gardner, he referred to \u201cmultiple intelligences,\u201d different forms that include: linguistic-verbal, logical-mathematical, visual-spatial, musical-auditory, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, naturalist, emotional, existential, creative, and collaborative.<\/p>\n
\u201cNaturally, this list does not include artificial intelligence, which is not a human capacity but a computer tool that is beginning to dominate information searches,\u201d the prelate clarified.<\/p>\n
However, Flock emphasized\u00a0a type of intelligence that he considers \u201cthe most important\u201d: spiritual intelligence.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt first glance, it sounds like existential intelligence, No. 10, which is defined as \u2018meditation on existence, including the meaning of life and death,\u2019 but this would be a superficial understanding, ironically lacking in intelligence, because spiritual intelligence is being attuned to God,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n
\u201cSpiritual intelligence allows us to move from a mere understanding of things to true wisdom. It is the only one that can unite and harmonize all the others and ensure that they are used wisely,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
\u201cAll the phrases in the Lord\u2019s Prayer emanate from the spiritual intelligence of Jesus Christ, as do his parables and other teachings, his miracles, and his final sacrifice.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jesus, the prelate noted, \u201cembodied all forms of intelligence, except for artificial intelligence, which he did not need.\u201d<\/p>\n